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Question 1 of 5

During a clinical conference with a group of nursing students, the instructor is describing burn classification. The instructor determines that the teaching has been successful when the group identifies what as characteristic of full-thickness burns?

A. Skin that is reddened, dry, and slightly swollen

B. Skin appearing wet with significant pain

C. Skin with blistering and swelling

D. Skin that is leathery and dry with some numbness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Skin that is leathery and dry with some numbness

Question 2 of 5

When a family decides to withhold 'extraordinary care' for a newborn with severe abnormalities, what does this decision indicate?

A. The newborn has no rights.

B. It is the same as euthanasia.

C. It is illegal professional practice.

D. The newborn is being allowed to die.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The newborn is being allowed to die.

Question 3 of 5

What behavior is essential for preventing in a child postoperatively after undergoing heart surgery to repair defects associated with tetralogy of Fallot?

A. Crying

B. Coughing

C. Straining at stool

D. Unnecessary movement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Straining at stool

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the 'resilience' of a 16-year-old boy. Which exemplifies an external protective factor that may help to promote resiliency in this child?

A. His ability to take control of his own decisions

B. His ability to accept his own limitations

C. His caring relationship with members of his family

D. His knowledge of when to continue or stop with goal achievement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: His caring relationship with members of his family

Question 5 of 5

A 2-year-old child with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being discharged. What dietary instructions should the nurse provide?

A. Avoid spicy foods

B. Avoid gluten

C. Avoid high-fat foods

D. Avoid dairy products

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid high-fat foods

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