NCLEX EAQ Assignment 1
A client with epilepsy is prescribed phenytoin for seizure control. Which instruction about phenytoin will the nurse provide during discharge teaching?
"Antiseizure medications will probably be continued for life"
After surgery, ad adolescent has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump that is set to allow morphine delivery every 6 minutes. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the family understand instructions about the PCA pump?
"She needs to push the PCA button whenever she needs pain medication"
A client has been receiving digoxin. The client calls the clinic and complains of "yellow vision." What response would the nurse provide?
"the medication may need to be discontinued. Come to the clinic this afternoon" Yellow vision indicated digoxin toxicity
The nurse is planning to provide self care health information to several clients. Which client would the nurse anticipate will be the most motivated to learn?
A 56 year old client who had a heart attack last week and is requesting information about exercise
The nurse is planning to administer a modified bacteria immunization to a preschool child. Which agent will be administered?
A vaccine
What intervention would the nurse encourage the parents of a child with plumbism (lead poisoning) to do?
Assess the family's home environment for lead sources and have them removed
Which type of allergic skin condition is associated with immunological irregularity, asthma, and allergic rhinitis?
Atopic dermatitis
Which joint helps in the gliding movement of the wrist?
Biaxial joint
What test provides information on bladder capacity, bladder pressure, and voiding reflexes?
Cystometrography (CMG)
A beta blocker is prescribed for the client with persistent ventricular tachycardia. What response indicates that the beta blocker is working effectively?
Decreased heart rate
The school nurse is planning to teach the importance of hand washing in children in first grade. Which is the most effective approach for this age group?
Demonstrating hand washing and asking for return demonstrations
Which hormone may cause vaginal carcinoma in a female child after birth?
Diethylstillbestrol
Which would the school nurse's first action be when a child reports a sore throat?
Examine the throat
When teaching a client about digoxin, which symptom will the nurse include as a reason to withhold the digoxin?
Fatigue
What sexually transmitted infection is caused by a virus?
Genital warts
What sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
which treatment would the nurse anticipate for an infant admitted with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Humidified cool air and adequate hydration
Which medication would the nurse identify as a potential cause for the formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn if used during pregnancy?
Nitrofurantoin this is an antimicrobial medication, causes formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn
Why is multiple gestation pregnancy considered a high risk?
Perinatal mortality is two to three times more likely in multiple than in single births
Definition for photophobia
Persistent abnormal intolerance to light
What is the purpose of encouraging active leg and foot exercises for a client who has hap hip surgery?
Prevent clot formation
