1 :

Hint : ⚖️ Pounds ÷ 2.2

Correct Answers:

  • 13.6


Rationale :

✴ To convert pounds to kilograms,

🔺Divide the weight in pounds by 2.2.

✔️ 30 lb ÷ 2.2 = 13.636 [rounding off)

👉🏻= 13.6 kg.


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2 :

Hint : 🧼 Don’t touch faucet directly

Correct Answers:

  • Turn off the faucet with a clean paper towel after drying hands.


Rationale :

🟢 After washing and drying hands, the faucet should be turned off using a clean paper towel to avoid recontamination.

🟢 Touching the faucet with bare hands can transfer bacteria back onto clean skin.

🟢 This is a critical infection control measure in all healthcare settings.

🟢 Proper hand hygiene is the first line of defense against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).


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3 :

Hint : 💉 Syringe = safe irrigation

Correct Answers:

  • A piston syringe.


Rationale :

🔵 A piston syringe (35-mL) with an appropriate gauge catheter is recommended for wound irrigation, especially in stage 3 pressure injuries.

🔵 This method provides adequate pressure (8–15 psi) to cleanse the wound without causing trauma.

🔵 Barrier ointments, cotton balls, and chilled solutions are not appropriate for irrigation of open wounds.

🔵 Wound irrigation helps reduce infection risk and remove exudate and debris.


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4 :

Hint : 📝 Use client’s exact words

Correct Answers:

  • Client states, "I started to itch after taking that medication."


Rationale :

When documenting, nurses must use the client’s own words in quotation marks to record subjective data.

🟡 This ensures the documentation is accurate, clear, and legally appropriate.

🟡 Avoid making assumptions or interpretations (e.g., “rash from medication”) unless confirmed.

🟡 Clear documentation helps in identifying potential allergic reactions or adverse drug effects.


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5 :

Hint : 🛏️ Bare crib = safer sleep

Correct Answers:

  • "I will remove all stuffed animals from my baby's crib.”


Rationale :

🔴 Soft bedding, toys, and stuffed animals pose a suffocation and SIDS risk and should be removed from the infant's sleep area.

🔴 The safest sleep environment is a firm mattress with a fitted sheet only, and the baby should be placed on their back to sleep.

🔴 Pacifier use is actually protective against SIDS, and blankets should be avoided in favor of sleep sacks or wearable blankets.

🔴 This answer demonstrates the parent's understanding of safe sleep practices.


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6 :

Hint : 🥗 Skin signs = nutrition clues

Correct Answers:

  • Pallor with scaly skin.


Rationale :

🔹 Pallor and scaly skin are classic indicators of malnutrition, especially deficiencies in protein, vitamins A, C, and zinc.

🔹 These symptoms reflect poor skin integrity and nutrient absorption, often seen in clients who are undernourished.

🔹 The skin may become dry, rough, or flaky due to lack of essential fatty acids and hydration.

🔹 Malnutrition also reduces wound healing capacity and increases infection risk.

🔹 Pink mucous membranes and a BMI of 23 are within normal limits and do not indicate malnutrition.


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7 :

Hint : 💉 Post-puncture = headache watch

Correct Answers:

  • Headache.


Rationale :

🟢 Headache is a common adverse effect following a lumbar puncture due to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid at the puncture site.

🟢 The headache typically worsens when sitting or standing and improves when lying down.

🟢 This occurs because of changes in intracranial pressure after CSF loss.

🟢 Clients may need increased oral fluids, caffeine, or even a blood patch to seal the leak.

🟢 The nurse should monitor and report it if persistent or severe.


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8 :

Hint : 🧖 Warm = gentle skin care

Correct Answers:

  • Use warm water when bathing the client.


Rationale :

🔵 Using warm water (not hot) for bathing helps maintain skin moisture and prevents drying and irritation.

🔵 Clients with limited mobility are at increased risk of skin breakdown, especially over bony prominences.

🔵 Harsh scrubbing, hot water, and improper positioning can damage fragile skin tissue.

🔵 Reddened areas should never be massaged, as this could worsen tissue damage.

🔵 Regular gentle hygiene promotes skin integrity and comfort.


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9 :

Hint : 🦵 Calf pain = DVT risk

Correct Answers:

  • The client has tenderness and warmth in their calf.


Rationale :

🟡 Tenderness and warmth in the calf suggest deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening complication.

🟡 DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism if the clot dislodges, making it the highest priority to report.

🟡 While fever and nausea are also concerning, DVT presents immediate risk of sudden decompensation.

🟡 Pain alone is expected postoperatively, but signs of vascular compromise are urgent.

🟡 Prompt diagnosis and treatment (e.g., anticoagulation) are essential.


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10 :

Hint : 🗣️ Empathy encourages expression

Correct Answers:

  • "It must be difficult facing this type of surgery.”


Rationale :

🔴 This statement uses therapeutic communication by acknowledging the client’s feelings and encouraging expression.

🔴 It shows empathy and invites the client to discuss their fears and anxiety without minimizing their experience.

🔴 Statements like “others have done fine” or offering a sleeping pill immediately can dismiss the client’s emotions.

🔴 Addressing emotional needs is essential for holistic preoperative care.

🔴 The nurse’s role includes listening and supporting psychological well-being.


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