A mother brings her 1-year-old child to the clinic. The child has no record of previous immunizations, and the mother confirms the child has not been immunized.

Which of the following should include teaching by the nurse?

A. Immunizations may be started at any age.

B. The recommended immunization schedule must be followed exactly.

C. If a primary series of immunizations is interrupted, the series must be restarted.

D. This child is at increased risk for reaction to the vaccines, when they are started.

Using clich閟 in therapeutic communication leads the client toward __________.

A. viewing the nurse as human

B. accepting himself as human

C. self-disclosing

D. feeling discounted

Which of the following motions is identified with the corresponding action?

(Action ?Turning palm of hand over to face in the anterior direction, dorsum of the hand is pointed downward toward the floor.)

A. Pronation

B. Supination

C. Abduction

D. Adduction

How many daily feedings are considered normal for a newborn?

A. 8 to 10

B. 10 to 12

C. 6 to 8

D. 12 to 14

The nurse working with elderly clients should keep in mind that falls are most likely to happen to elderly who are __________.

A. in their 80s

B. living at home

C. hospitalized

D. living on only Social Security income

Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?

A. metoclopramide (Reglan)

B. onedansetron (Zofran)

C. hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

D. prochlorperazine (Compazine)

A physician orders a serum creatinine for a hospitalized client.

The nurse should explain to the client and his family that this test __________.

A. is normal if the level is 4.0 to 5.5 mg/dl

B. can be elevated with increased protein intake

C. is a better indicator of renal function than the BUN

D. reflects the fluid volume status of a person

Which of the following is not a primary function of the kidneys?

A. blood pressure control

B. vitamin D activation

C. erythropoietin production

D. reabsorbing waste products

A nurse is instructing a patient on the order of sensations with the application of an ice water bath for a swollen right ankle.

Which of the following is the correct order of sensations experienced with an ice water bath?

A. cold, burning, aching, and numbness

B. burning, aching, cold, and numbness

C. aching, cold, burning and numbness

D. cold, aching, burning and numbness

A nurse is caring for a retired MD. The MD asks the question, "What type of cells create exocrine secretions?"

The correct answer is __________.

A. alpha cells

B. beta cells

C. acinar cells

D. plasma cells