TEST 1
Multiple Choice
1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of
hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further
data to support this finding?
a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant
weighing 4 pounds.
The drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How much
Streptomycin will theinfant receive?
a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the
nurse determines that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12
breaths/minute; urinary output is 90 ml in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9
mg/dl. Based on these findings,what intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately.
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