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    1. A nurse is administering 19 mg of furosemide via IV bolus. The medication is available in a vial labeled 10 mg/mL. The syringe used for administration has graduations of 0.2 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer?
      A)
      1.5mL
      B)
      2.0 mL
      C)
      1.9 mL
      D)
      1.8 mL
    2. What differentiates hospice care from palliative care regarding treatment goals?
      A)
      Hospice care does not prioritize comfort.
      B)
      Palliative care can only be provided in hospitals.
      C)
      Hospice care is aimed at clients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
      D)
      Palliative care only provides spiritual support.
    3. A pediatric patient with systemic lupus erythematosus is showing signs of renal involvement. What nursing assessment is most appropriate?
      A)
      Monitor capillary refill time
      B)
      Monitor urine output and color for changes
      C)
      Assess for signs of joint swelling and discomfort
      D)
      Perform a visual inspection of skin rashes
    4. What early intervention can help decrease the risk of chronic otitis media in a patient reporting frequent ear infections?
      A)
      Consistent use of earplugs
      B)
      Insertion of pressure-equalizing tubes
      C)
      Regular use of nasal decongestants
      D)
      Weekly saline nasal spray use
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    Exam Review

    1. When teaching parents of a child with a newly diagnosed immune disorder, what is an essential element to include in the education plan?
      A)
      Strict adherence to vaccination schedules
      B)
      Scheduling weekly home visits by a nurse
      C)
      Avoiding all exposure to sunlight
      D)
      Providing herbal supplements to boost immunity
    2. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of metoprolol prescribed at 0.052 mg/kg/hr for a client weighing 64.5 kg. The medication is available in a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. The infusion pump can only be programmed to whole numbers. What is the safest and most accurate infusion rate the nurse should program on the pump?
      A)
      Program the pump to 16.7 mL/hr since the calculation requires a tenth decimal precision.
      B)
      Program the pump to 16 mL/hr to avoid overdosing since 16.77 rounds down to 16.
      C)
      Program the pump to 17 mL/hr, rounding the calculated rate of 16.77 mL/hr to the nearest whole number.
      D)
      Calculate the dose per minute and program the pump to deliver 1 mL/min to simplify administration.
    3. A client arrives at the emergency department exhibiting sudden unilateral weakness and difficulty speaking. To quickly determine the type of stroke and guide treatment decisions, which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being performed first?
      A)
      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast
      B)
      Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan
      C)
      Electromyography (EMG)
      D)
      Blood glucose testing
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