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The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring Answer: A
a child who is manifesting signs of
shock after a motor vehicle collision. Rationale:
Which finding is most important for As shock progresses, perfusion in the
the PN to report to the charge nurse? microcirculation becomes marginal despite
compensatory adjustments, and the signs of
a) narrowing pulse pressure decompensated shock become pronounced, such
b) apprehension as tachycardia and narrowing pulse pressure (A).
c) irritability (The difference between systolic and diastolic
d) thirst blood pressure), which should be reported
immediately. (B,C, and D) are not as significant as
(A).
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The mother of a 9 month old male Answer: B
infant is concerned because he cries
whenever she leaves him with a sitter. Rationale:
What is the best response for the Healthy attachment is manifested by stranger
practical nurse (PN) to provide? anxiety in late infancy (B). Pain from teething
expressed by the infant's cries does not occur only
a) "Have you noticed whether your when the mother leaves the infant with another
baby is teething?" person (A). The PN should evaluate the infant's
b) "Crying when you leave him in a developmental needs (C) before suggesting the
healthy sign of attachment." infant may be ill. An infant who manifests stranger
c) "Consider taking the baby to the anxiety is best supported by the mother if the infant
doctor because he may be ill." is left for shorter periods of time, not (D).
d) "You could consider leaving the
infant more often so he can adjust."
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Which preoperative action is most Answer: C
important for the practical nurse (PN)
to implement for a newborn with Rationale:
meningomyelocele? A meningomyelocele provides a direct entry for
bacteria into the central nervous system, leading to
a) document vital signs meningitis. Measures that protect the integrity of the
b) prevent skin breakdown meningomyelocele sac and infection control
c) minimize the risk for infection measures should be implemented to minimize the
d) monitor neurologic functioning risk of infection (C). (A,B, and D) should be
implemented but do not have the priority of (C).
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The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring Answer: A
a child who is manifesting signs of
shock after a motor vehicle collision. Rationale:
Which finding is most important for As shock progresses, perfusion in the
the PN to report to the charge nurse? microcirculation becomes marginal despite
compensatory adjustments, and the signs of
a) narrowing pulse pressure decompensated shock become pronounced, such
b) apprehension as tachycardia and narrowing pulse pressure (A).
c) irritability (The difference between systolic and diastolic
d) thirst blood pressure), which should be reported
immediately. (B,C, and D) are not as significant as
(A).
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The mother of a 9 month old male Answer: B
infant is concerned because he cries
whenever she leaves him with a sitter. Rationale:
What is the best response for the Healthy attachment is manifested by stranger
practical nurse (PN) to provide? anxiety in late infancy (B). Pain from teething
expressed by the infant's cries does not occur only
a) "Have you noticed whether your when the mother leaves the infant with another
baby is teething?" person (A). The PN should evaluate the infant's
b) "Crying when you leave him in a developmental needs (C) before suggesting the
healthy sign of attachment." infant may be ill. An infant who manifests stranger
c) "Consider taking the baby to the anxiety is best supported by the mother if the infant
doctor because he may be ill." is left for shorter periods of time, not (D).
d) "You could consider leaving the
infant more often so he can adjust."
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Which preoperative action is most Answer: C
important for the practical nurse (PN)
to implement for a newborn with Rationale:
meningomyelocele? A meningomyelocele provides a direct entry for
bacteria into the central nervous system, leading to
a) document vital signs meningitis. Measures that protect the integrity of the
b) prevent skin breakdown meningomyelocele sac and infection control
c) minimize the risk for infection measures should be implemented to minimize the
d) monitor neurologic functioning risk of infection (C). (A,B, and D) should be
implemented but do not have the priority of (C).
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