A nurse has just started her rounds delivering medication. A new patient on her rounds is a 4-year-old boy who is non-verbal. This child does not have on any identification. What should the nurse do?
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Solution
In this case, you can determine the name of the child by the father’s statement. You should not withhold the medication from the child after identification.
A nurse is administering a shot of Vitamin K to a 30 day-old infant. Which of the following target areas is the most appropriate?
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Solution
Vastus lateralis is the most appropriate location.
A parent calls the pediatric clinic and is frantic about the bottle of cleaning fluid her child drank 20 minutes. Which of the following is the most important instruction the nurse can give the parent?
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Solution
The poison control center will have an exact plan of action for this child.
A mother is inquiring about her child’s ability to potty train. Which of the following factors is the most important aspect of toilet training?
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Solution
Age is not the greatest factor in potty training. The overall mental and physical abilities of the child are the most important factor.
A 28-year-old male has been found wandering around in a confused pattern. The male is sweaty and pale. Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
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Solution
With a history of diabetes, the first response should be to check blood sugar levels.
A 20-year-old female attending college is found unconscious in her dorm room. She has a fever and a noticeable rash. She has just been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
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Solution
Blood cultures would be performed to investigate the fever and rash symptoms.
An 84-year-old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last two (2) months. The patient also has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days. Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed?
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Solution
Weight gain and poor temperature tolerance indicate something may be wrong with the thyroid function.
A fragile 87-year-old female has recently been admitted to the hospital with increased confusion and falls over last two (2) weeks. She is also noted to have a mild left hemiparesis. Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed?
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Solution
A CT scan would be performed for further investigation of the hemiparesis.
A nurse if reviewing a patient’s chart and notices that the patient suffers from Lyme disease. Which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition?
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Solution
Option B: is linked to Rheumatic fever
Option C: is linked to Anthrax
Option D: is linked to Endocarditis.
A nurse if reviewing a patient’s chart and notices that the patient suffers from conjunctivitis. Which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition?
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Solution
Option A: is linked to Plague
Option B: is linked to peptic ulcers
Option C: is linked to Cholera.