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Question 1 of 5

The nurse prepares to teach clients about blood glucose monitoring. When should clients always check glucose, regardless of age or type of diabetes?

A. Before going to bed.

B. After meals.

C. During acute illness.

D. Prior to exercising.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: During acute illness.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse assesses a young adult in the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following neurological signs is of most concern?

A. Flaccid paralysis

B. Pupils fixed and dilated

C. Diminished spinal reflexes

D. Reduced sensory responses

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pupils fixed and dilated

Question 3 of 5

A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed ciprofloxacin. What client teaching is essential?

A. Increase fluid intake to prevent crystalluria.

B. Take the medication with meals to prevent GI upset.

C. Avoid sunlight exposure while taking the medication.

D. Report any changes in the color of urine.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increase fluid intake to prevent crystalluria.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving heparin therapy. What is the most important laboratory value to monitor during heparin therapy?

A. Prothrombin time (PT)

B. International normalized ratio (INR)

C. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

D. Platelet count

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Question 5 of 5

An antibiotic IM injection for a 2-year-old child is ordered. The total volume of the injection equals 2.0 ml. The correct action is to

A. Administer the medication in 2 separate injections

B. Give the medication in the dorsal gluteal site

C. Call to get a smaller volume ordered

D. Check with the pharmacy for a liquid form of the medication

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer the medication in 2 separate injections

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