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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What information should the nurse give a new mother regarding the introduction of solid foods for her infant?

Solid foods should not be given until the extrusion reflex disappears, at 8-10 months of age.
Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4- to 7-day intervals.
Solid foods can be mixed in a bottle or infant feeder to make feeding easier.
Solid foods should begin with fruits and vegetables.

Answer explanation

Option 1: Solid foods should not be given until the extrusion reflex disappears, at 8-10 months of age.

Option 2: Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4- to 7-day intervals.

Option 3: Solid foods can be mixed in a bottle or infant feeder to make feeding easier.

Option 4: Solid foods should begin with fruits and vegetables.

Correct Option: Option 2 – Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4- to 7-day intervals.

Explanation: Introduce solids one at a time every 4–7 days. The extrusion reflex fades at 3–4 months.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The LPN is preparing to administer an injection of vitamin K to the newborn. The nurse should administer the injection in the:

Rectus femoris muscle
Vastus lateralis muscle
Deltoid muscle
Dorsogluteal muscle

Answer explanation

Option 1: Rectus femoris muscle

Option 2: Vastus lateralis muscle

Option 3: Deltoid muscle

Option 4: Dorsogluteal muscle

Correct Option: Option 2 – Vastus lateralis muscle

Explanation: Vastus lateralis is best for newborns; other muscles aren't well developed or safe.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Immediately following the removal of a chest tube, the nurse would:

Order a chest x-ray
Take the blood pressure
Cover the insertion site with a Vaseline gauze
Ask the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver

Answer explanation

Option 1: Order a chest x-ray

Option 2: Take the blood pressure

Option 3: Cover the insertion site with a Vaseline gauze

Option 4: Ask the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver

Correct Option: Option 3 – Cover the insertion site with a Vaseline gauze

Explanation: Seal site with Vaseline gauze to prevent air entry and potential lung collapse.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When planning to teach an adolescent female patient about PID, which of the following statements should the nurse include?

Good hygiene practices prevent the development of PID.
The use of hormonal contraceptives decreases the risk of PID.
PID can lead to long-term complications of the reproductive tract.
Infants born to adolescents with PID are at risk for birth defects.

Answer explanation

Option 1: Good hygiene practices prevent the development of PID.

Option 2: The use of hormonal contraceptives decreases the risk of PID.

Option 3: PID can lead to long-term complications of the reproductive tract.

Option 4: Infants born to adolescents with PID are at risk for birth defects.

Correct Option: Option 3 – PID can lead to long-term complications of the reproductive tract.

Explanation: PID may cause reproductive damage such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The nurse is preparing a client for a lumbar puncture. Which is the appropriate position for the client?

Prone with a pillow under the abdomen.
Side-lying.
Side-lying with chin to chest and knees pulled up to chest.
Side-lying in semi-Fowler's position.

Answer explanation

Option 1: Prone with a pillow under the abdomen.

Option 2: Side-lying.

Option 3: Side-lying with chin to chest and knees pulled up to chest.

Option 4: Side-lying in semi-Fowler's position.

Correct Option: Option 3 – Side-lying with chin to chest and knees pulled up to chest.

Explanation: Flexed side-lying position opens vertebrae for needle access.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?

Hemiplegia
Aphasia
Nausea
Bone pain

Answer explanation

Option 1: Hemiplegia

Option 2: Aphasia

Option 3: Nausea

Option 4: Bone pain

Correct Option: Option 4 – Bone pain

Explanation: Ewing’s sarcoma is a bone cancer — bone pain is a key symptom.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which parameter should the nurse monitor frequently while a patient receives pentamidine isethionate?

Heart rate
Electrolyte levels
Blood sugar levels
CBC

Answer explanation

Option 1: Heart rate

Option 2: Electrolyte levels

Option 3: Blood sugar levels

Option 4: CBC

Correct Option: Option 3 – Blood sugar levels

Explanation: Drug may induce diabetes — blood sugar monitoring is essential.

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