A clinical educator is discussing nasogastric (NG) tube insertion with a new graduate nurse.

Question 1 See full question A clinical educator is discussing nasogastric (NG) tube insertion with a new graduate nurse. What information demonstrates understanding by the graduate nurse to stop, if the client is experiencing difficulty during the procedure?

You Selected:

 The client becomes cyanotic as the NG tube is inserted.

Correct response:

 The client becomes cyanotic as the NG tube is inserted.

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Question 2 See full question The nurse is teaching a client about alcoholism. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse’s teaching?

You Selected:

 "Now that I know I have this disease, it is up to me to decide if I am going to take that drink."

Correct response:

 "Now that I know I have this disease, it is up to me to decide if I am going to take that drink."

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Question 3 See full question A client with a history of combat-related post-traumatic stress is admitted for treatment of complicated pneumonia. The first night, he experiences nightmares and frightens everyone with his screaming. He declines offers of anxiolytics, replying that he just needs privacy to perform his Reiki treatment. The nurse’s best

response is:

You Selected:

 "Can you explain to me how you use Reiki?"

Correct response:

 "Can you explain to me how you use Reiki?"

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Question 4 See full question A newly-admitted client has been experiencing increasing despair and depression after the recent death of her 7-month-old daughter from sudden infant death syndrome. She has been neglecting her work and her husband. She has lost 20 lb (9.1 kg) over the past 8 weeks and has not left the house. The nurse provides a unit orientation to the client and is observing her unpack. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

You Selected:

 Decelerated movements and flat affect

Correct response:

 Decelerated movements and flat affect

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Question 5 See full question The nurse makes a home visit to a primiparous client and her neonate at 1 week after a vaginal birth. Which finding should be reported to the health care provider

(HCP)?

You Selected:

 a scant amount of maternal lochia serosa

Correct response:

 neonatal central cyanosis

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Question 6 See full question A client must receive a blood transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for severe anemia. What I.V. fluid should the nurse use to prime the tubing before hanging this blood product?

You Selected:

 Dextrose 5% in water as this is considered an isotonic solution

Correct response:

 Normal saline solution as this is considered an isotonic solution

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Question 7 See full question A 5-year-old child returns to the pediatric unit following a cardiac catheterization using the right femoral vein. The child has a thick elastoplast dressing. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

You Selected:

 The pedal pulse of the right leg isn't detectable.

Correct response:

 The pedal pulse of the right leg isn't detectable.

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Question 8 See full question A client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The evening before the procedure, the nurse learns that the client is allergic to shellfish. The nurse should:

You Selected:

 cancel the IVP and notify the health care provider (HCP).

Correct response:

 cancel the IVP and notify the health care provider (HCP).

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Question 9 See full question While a client is taking alprazolam, which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

You Selected:

 alcohol

Correct response:

 alcohol

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Question 10 See full question A nurse is caring for a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus at camp. The child is irritable and has a headache. What should the nurse do first?

You Selected:

 Administer 2 ounces (60 mL) of orange juice.

Correct response:

 Check the child's blood glucose level.

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Question 11 See full question A client is receiving furosemide for therapeutic diuresis. When administering furosemide, which level will require monitoring, and possible replacement, due to this diuresis?

You Selected:

 Potassium