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ATI RN · Obstetrics and Pediatrics · Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Test Bank

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Question 1 of 5

A preschool child is scheduled for an echocardiogram. Parents ask the nurse whether they can hold the child during the procedure. The nurse should answer with which response?

A. "You will be able to hold your child during the procedure."

B. "Your child can be active during the procedure, but can't sit in your lap."

C. "Your child must lie quietly; sometimes a mild sedative is administered before the procedure."

D. "The procedure is invasive so your child will be restrained during the echocardiogram."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You will be able to hold your child during the procedure."

Question 2 of 5

Which of the ff precautions must a nurse take while caring for clients with HIV/AIDS to reduce occupational risks?

A. Transport specimens of body fluid in leakproof containers

B. Seek prescription for a fusion inhibitor to reduce risk of infection

C. Avoid administering IV drugs

D. Avoid cleaning the clients room, esp cleaning urine, stool, or vomit

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Transport specimens of body fluid in leakproof containers

Question 3 of 5

The nurse would expect which of the following would be included in the plan of care/

A. Have the client drink at least 8 glases of water in the first day

B. Administer NaHCO3 IV as per physician's orders

C. Continue sodium bicarbonate for nausea

D. Monitor electrolytes for hypokalemia and hypocalcemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor electrolytes for hypokalemia and hypocalcemia

Question 4 of 5

A patient who has just had a TURP asks his nurse to explain why he has to have the bladder irrigation because it seems to increase his pain. Which of the following explanations by the nurse is best?

A. "The bladder irrigation is needed to stop the bleeding in the bladder."

B. "Antibiotics are being administered into the bladder to prevent infection."

C. "The irrigation is needed to keep the catheter from becoming occluded by blood clots."

D. "Normal production of urine is maintained with the irrigations until healing can occur."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "The irrigation is needed to keep the catheter from becoming occluded by blood clots."

Question 5 of 5

With pulmonary edema, there is usually an alteration in:

A. Afterload

B. Preload

C. Contractility

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

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