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Question 1 of 5

Which statement by the child indicates teaching about the use of ibuprofen (Motrin) has been effective?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ibuprofen is used as needed for pain and inflammation in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JR
A). Taking it only for joint pain reflects correct understanding, as daily use is not typically required unless prescribed.

Question 2 of 5

A 23 years old primigravida comes in labour room for induction of labour. Cervix is closed and 3 cm long. Which of the following medicine will be given to her for cervical ripening?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prostaglandin E2 is used for cervical ripening in induction of labor as it softens and dilates the cervix. Other medications are not indicated for this purpose.

Question 3 of 5

Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the parents about the administration of oral penicillin to their child?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Completing the full course of penicillin therapy eradicates the infection and prevents recurrence or resistance, especially for streptococcal infections.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse admits the term newborn,who is at risk to develop neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) to the newborn nursery. The nurse correctly places this infant in which location?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Newborns with NAS require a low-stimulus environment due to withdrawal behaviors. A small darkened room alone minimizes noise and light stimulation.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a preterm infant who must be fed via bolus gavage feeding. The infant has a 5 French feeding tube already secured in the left naris. The nurse has aspirated the infant’s stomach contents, noting color, amount, and consistency, and has reinserted the residual amount because it was less than one-fourth the previous feeding. Prioritize the remaining steps that the nurse should take to complete this feeding.

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Elevate the syringe 6 to 8 inches over the infant’s head.
Position the infant on the right side.
Uncrimp the tubing and allow the feeding to flow by gravity at a slow rate.
Crimp the feeding tube and pour the specified amount of formula or breast milk into the barrel.
Cap the lavage feeding tube.

Correct Answer: D, A, F, C, E, B, G

Rationale: Sequence: Position infant on right side (
D) to reduce aspiration risk connect syringe barrel (
A) crimp tube and pour formula (F) elevate syringe (
C) uncrimp for gravity flow (E) clear tubing with air (
B) cap tube (G).

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