Question

The nurse reviews the results of a healthy, older adult client's cardiovascular status after diagnostic testing. Which normal age-related finding does the nurse expect to identify?

Answer 1

Correct Answers:

Maximum heart rate of 145 beats per minute with exercise

Rationale :

💎In older adults, the maximum heart rate declines with age due to reduced beta-adrenergic responsiveness and physiologic cardiac changes.

💎The common formula 220 – age gives expected max HR; at age 75, it is ~145 bpm.

💎This change is normal and does not necessarily indicate pathology.

💎Other expected age-related cardiovascular changes include decreased baroreceptor sensitivity and increased vascular resistance, not improvement.

💎Nurses use this information when assessing exercise tolerance and planning activity regimens.

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Answer 2

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"High blood pressure can start early in life due to obesity, but can be reversed with some positive changes."

Rationale :

✅Childhood obesity is a major risk factor for early hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and later cardiovascular disease.

✅Elevated blood pressure in children is clinically significant and not dismissed as “too young.”

✅Positive changes such as weight management, nutrition, and activity can improve or normalize blood pressure.

✅This response educates, reassures, and empowers the parent to pursue preventive health behaviors.

✅Early intervention reduces long-term risk of organ damage (kidney, heart, vasculature).

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Answer 3

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"Your baby is experiencing acrocyanosis, and this is normal."

Rationale :

♦️Acrocyanosis (bluish hands/feet with pink trunk) is common and normal in the first 24–48 hours of newborn life.

♦️It results from immature circulation and peripheral vasoconstriction, not from respiratory distress.

♦️The baby should be otherwise pink, warm, and vigorous with normal respirations.

♦️No intervention beyond parent reassurance is required.

♦️Nurses should still monitor for central cyanosis, which would indicate pathology.

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Answer 4

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"It sounds as though you are sad and exhausted from providing the care your child needs."
"Are you thinking of hurting your child or yourself after discharge?"

Rationale :

“It sounds as though you are sad and exhausted from providing the care your child needs.”

⏺️Uses therapeutic communication by reflecting feelings and content, which validates the client’s experience and promotes trust.

⏺️Avoids judgment, why-questions, and premature problem-solving, decreasing defensiveness and encouraging deeper disclosure.

⏺️Aligns with trauma-informed care and patient-centered care (QSEN) by acknowledging emotional burden and caregiver fatigue.

⏺️Facilitates assessment of depression, burnout, and caregiver strain, which are high-risk in parents of children with complex needs.

⏺️Creates a safe bridge to risk screening and resource linkage (respite services, social work, counseling) without minimizing the client’s distress.

⏺️Therapeutic empathy is associated with improved engagement, alliance, and adherence to follow-up care.

“Are you thinking of hurting your child or yourself after discharge?”

⏺️Prioritizes immediate safety by directly assessing suicidal/homicidal ideation, which is the first clinical priority after a cue of despair.

⏺️Direct, non-euphemistic questions are evidence-based; they do not increase risk and yield the most accurate safety information.

⏺️Clarifies intent, plan, means, and timeframe, guiding decisions on one-to-one observation, means restriction, or emergency referral.

⏺️Meets legal and ethical duties to protect the client and others (child), supporting appropriate documentation and escalation.

⏺️Enables rapid coordination with interprofessional resources (psychiatry, social work, child protective services when indicated).

⏺️Conducted privately and calmly, it centers dignity while ensuring timely intervention to prevent harm.

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Answer 5

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Round-the-clock assistance from family members is required by the client

Rationale :

⭐Complicated grief is characterized by prolonged, disabling, and intense emotional distress that interferes with daily functioning.

⭐A client requiring constant assistance from family members shows an inability to independently manage basic responsibilities, a hallmark of complicated grief.

⭐This differs from normal grief, where individuals gradually regain autonomy and coping ability.

⭐Dependence on others long after the loss indicates the grieving process is not progressing toward adaptation.

⭐Nurses must recognize this pattern to initiate referrals for mental health support.

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Answer 6

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Provide coaching to the licensed practical nurse to use a safety gait strap while ambulating a client using a cane

Rationale :

🟢Delegation by an RN includes not only assigning tasks but also supervising and evaluating their performance.

🟢Coaching an LPN on the correct use of a gait strap reflects the RN’s responsibility for safe client outcomes.

🟢This action ensures that delegated care is done correctly and safely, reducing risk of falls.

🟢Supervision involves guiding, teaching, and correcting when necessary to maintain quality of care.

🟢This demonstrates the RN’s accountability for client safety while promoting team learning.

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Answer 7

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Gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, gloves

Rationale :

🔷The correct sequence for donning PPE is gown first, because it protects the clothing and body.

🔷Next is the mask or respirator to protect from inhalation of droplets or airborne pathogens.

🔷Then the goggles or face shield to prevent mucous membrane exposure.

🔷Finally, gloves are donned last to maintain sterility and prevent contamination while adjusting other PPE.

🔷Following the correct sequence ensures maximum protection against COVID-19 transmission.

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Answer 8

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"I regularly attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and participate in the discussions."
"I take the prescribed medication for managing the withdrawal symptoms."
"I have decided to avoid social situations where alcohol is present to prevent temptation."

Rationale :

"I regularly attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and participate in the discussions."

🩺Regular attendance shows active engagement in recovery programs, which is a strong indicator of adherence.

🩺Peer support and accountability from AA meetings reinforce long-term sobriety.

🩺This action aligns with evidence-based interventions for alcohol use disorder.

"I take the prescribed medication for managing the withdrawal symptoms."

🩺Taking prescribed medications demonstrates compliance with medical treatment.

🩺Medications such as naltrexone or acamprosate help reduce cravings and withdrawal, supporting recovery.

🩺Following pharmacologic management indicates commitment to the plan of care.

"I have decided to avoid social situations where alcohol is present to prevent temptation."

🩺Avoiding alcohol-related environments is an adaptive coping strategy.

🩺This proactive measure reduces relapse triggers and shows self-awareness.

🩺Behavioral changes like this reflect long-term commitment to sobriety.

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Answer 9

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Initiate one-to-one supervision

Rationale :

♦ When a confused client becomes agitated and at risk of harm, the priority is safety.

♦ One-to-one supervision provides immediate monitoring, reducing risk of falls or injury.

♦ This is a least restrictive intervention, preserving client dignity while maintaining safety.

♦ It allows staff to observe changes in behavior and intervene promptly.

♦ Direct supervision also prevents escalation that could lead to restraint use.

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Answer 10

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Monitor the infant's oxygenation status.

Rationale :

🟣A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can lead to mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

🟣The immediate nursing priority is to assess oxygenation, as hypoxemia is life-threatening.

🟣Monitoring SpO₂ guides early detection of respiratory compromise.

🟣This step ensures stability before initiating teaching or long-term monitoring.

🟣Early detection prevents complications such as heart failure or pulmonary hypertension.

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PN Exit-Retake- September 2025

No.

1 :
The nurse reviews the results of a healthy, older adult client's cardiovascular status after diagnostic testing. Which normal age-related finding does the nurse expect to identify?

2 :
The nurse takes the vital signs of a school-aged client diagnosed with obesity. The parent voices concern for the child's elevated blood pressure. Which response does the nurse provide to address the parent's concern?

3 :
A few minutes after delivering a full-term infant, the birth mother is concerned that the infant's hands and feet look blue and asks the nurse if something is wrong with the newborn. Which response does the nurse provide?

4 :
While caring for a client, the client states, "The family would be better off without my child and me." The nurse knows that the client has a teenage child with severe disabilities requiring constant care. Which statement does the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

5 :
The nurse assesses a client who had a perinatal loss. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing complicated grief?

6 :
Which nursing action effectively demonstrates the delegation responsibility of the registered nurse for supervision and evaluation?

7 :
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with coronavirus disease. In which correct order does the nurse don the personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room?

8 :
The nurse evaluates a client's ability to adhere to the treatment plan for alcohol abuse. Which client statements indicate the client is showing adherence to the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

9 :
The LPN/LVN notes that a confused client is becoming increasingly agitated and attempting to get out of bed. Which action does the LPN/LVN implement first?

10 :
The nurse assesses a newborn infant three days after birth and hears a grade 3 systolic murmur while auscultating the heart sounds. An echocardiogram confirms a patent ductus arteriosus. Which intervention does the nurse implement first?

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PN Exit-Retake- September 2025

No.

1 : The nurse reviews the results of a healthy, older adult client's cardiovascular status after diagnostic testing. Which normal age-related finding does the nurse expect to identify?

2 : The nurse takes the vital signs of a school-aged client diagnosed with obesity. The parent voices concern for the child's elevated blood pressure. Which response does the nurse provide to address the parent's concern?

3 : A few minutes after delivering a full-term infant, the birth mother is concerned that the infant's hands and feet look blue and asks the nurse if something is wrong with the newborn. Which response does the nurse provide?

4 : While caring for a client, the client states, "The family would be better off without my child and me." The nurse knows that the client has a teenage child with severe disabilities requiring constant care. Which statement does the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

5 : The nurse assesses a client who had a perinatal loss. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing complicated grief?

6 : Which nursing action effectively demonstrates the delegation responsibility of the registered nurse for supervision and evaluation?

7 : The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with coronavirus disease. In which correct order does the nurse don the personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room?

8 : The nurse evaluates a client's ability to adhere to the treatment plan for alcohol abuse. Which client statements indicate the client is showing adherence to the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

9 : The LPN/LVN notes that a confused client is becoming increasingly agitated and attempting to get out of bed. Which action does the LPN/LVN implement first?

10 : The nurse assesses a newborn infant three days after birth and hears a grade 3 systolic murmur while auscultating the heart sounds. An echocardiogram confirms a patent ductus arteriosus. Which intervention does the nurse implement first?

1 :
The nurse reviews the results of a healthy, older adult client's cardiovascular status after diagnostic testing. Which normal age-related finding does the nurse expect to identify?

2 :
The nurse takes the vital signs of a school-aged client diagnosed with obesity. The parent voices concern for the child's elevated blood pressure. Which response does the nurse provide to address the parent's concern?

3 :
A few minutes after delivering a full-term infant, the birth mother is concerned that the infant's hands and feet look blue and asks the nurse if something is wrong with the newborn. Which response does the nurse provide?

4 :
While caring for a client, the client states, "The family would be better off without my child and me." The nurse knows that the client has a teenage child with severe disabilities requiring constant care. Which statement does the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

5 :
The nurse assesses a client who had a perinatal loss. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing complicated grief?

6 :
Which nursing action effectively demonstrates the delegation responsibility of the registered nurse for supervision and evaluation?

7 :
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with coronavirus disease. In which correct order does the nurse don the personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room?

8 :
The nurse evaluates a client's ability to adhere to the treatment plan for alcohol abuse. Which client statements indicate the client is showing adherence to the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

9 :
The LPN/LVN notes that a confused client is becoming increasingly agitated and attempting to get out of bed. Which action does the LPN/LVN implement first?

10 :
The nurse assesses a newborn infant three days after birth and hears a grade 3 systolic murmur while auscultating the heart sounds. An echocardiogram confirms a patent ductus arteriosus. Which intervention does the nurse implement first?