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Passpoint-Neuro Question 1 See full question A client comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, malaise, chills, fever, and a stiff neck. Vital sign assessment reveals a temperature elevation, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes confusion, a petechial rash, nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski's sign, and Kernig's sign. What do these manifestations indicate? You Selected:  Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) Co...

Passpoint-Musculoskeletal Question 1 See full question A physician orders chlorzoxazone, 500 mg P.O. t.i.d for a client. The nurse knows that chlorzoxazone, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, is commonly used to treat: You Selected:  severe muscle spasm. Correct response:  severe muscle spasm. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A nurse monitors a client receiving enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously b.i.d after hip replacement surgery. Which adverse rea...

Passpoint-Neuro Question 1 See full question A client comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, malaise, chills, fever, and a stiff neck. Vital sign assessment reveals a temperature elevation, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes confusion, a petechial rash, nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski's sign, and Kernig's sign. What do these manifestations indicate? You Selected:  Increased intracranial pressure ...

Passpoint-Neonate Question 1 See full question A neonate weighing 3 lb, 5 oz (1,503 g) is born at 32 weeks' gestation. During an assessment 12 hours after birth, a nurse notices these signs and symptoms: hyperactivity, a persistent shrill cry, frequent yawning and sneezing, and jitteriness. These symptoms indicate: You Selected:  hypoglycemia. Correct response:  drug dependence. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question Just after delivery, a nurse measures a neonate's axill...

Passpoint-Neonate Question 1 See full question A neonate weighing 3 lb, 5 oz (1,503 g) is born at 32 weeks' gestation. During an assessment 12 hours after birth, a nurse notices these signs and symptoms: hyperactivity, a persistent shrill cry, frequent yawning and sneezing, and jitteriness. These symptoms indicate: You Selected:  hypoglycemia. Correct response:  drug dependence. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question Just after delivery, a nurse measures a neonate's axill...

Passpoint-cardiovascular Question 1 See full question Which statement would lead the nurse to determine that a client lacks understanding of her acute cardiac illness and the ability to make changes in her lifestyle? You Selected:  "I talked with my husband yesterday about working on a new budget together." Correct response:  "I already have my airline ticket, so I will not miss my meeting tomorrow." Explanation: Question 2 See full question What is the expected outcome of thrombolytic...

Passpoint-Respiratory Question 1 See full question A client with asthma has been taking theophylline as ordered. Now, the client's blood theophylline level is 4.8 mcg/ml. Which dosage change will the physician order? You Selected:  Maintain the dose. Correct response:  Increase the dose. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A nurse notices that a client admitted for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is short of breath. The client has signed an advance...

Passpoint-Respiratory Question 1 See full question A client with asthma has been taking theophylline as ordered. Now, the client's blood theophylline level is 4.8 mcg/ml. Which dosage change will the physician order? You Selected:  Maintain the dose. Correct response:  Increase the dose. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A nurse notices that a client admitted for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is short of breath. The client has signe...

Passpoint-cardiovascular Question 1 See full question Which statement would lead the nurse to determine that a client lacks understanding of her acute cardiac illness and the ability to make changes in her lifestyle? You Selected:  "I talked with my husband yesterday about working on a new budget together." Correct response:  "I already have my airline ticket, so I will not miss my meeting tomorrow." Explanation: Question 2 See full question What is the expected outcome of th...

Passpoint-psychotic disorders A well-known client suffers a psychotic break and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. A large group of reporters with cameras is camped out in the hospital parking lot. As a nurse walks to the employee parking after her shift, a reporter asks if she knows anything about the client's conditio Question 1 See full question A client with schizophrenia repeatedly uses profanity during an activity therapy session. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? Yo...