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A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with Meningitis and placed on seizure precautions.

Answer 1

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Guide the client to the bed from the floor during a seizure [ Indicated ]
Place a pad under the client’s head if the client is on the floor [ Indicated ]
Place a tongue blade on the client’s mouth [ Contraindicated ]
Turn the client to one side if possible, or have the head slightly forward-titled. [ Indicated ]
Note the time and duration of the seizure [ Indicated ]

Rationale :

✅ Guide the client to the bed from the floor – Indicated

💠 Safety is the top priority: During a seizure, the nurse’s main goal is to prevent physical injury. Gently guiding the client to a flat surface or the bed ensures that they do not fall and sustain head or musculoskeletal trauma.

💠 Avoid forceful restraint: Holding the client down or restricting their movements can cause fractures or dislocations due to the strength of involuntary muscle contractions. Instead, allow the seizure to occur while ensuring safety.

💠 Environmental safety control: Move nearby furniture, sharp objects, or medical equipment away from the client’s immediate area. This minimizes the risk of hitting or cutting themselves during seizure activity.

💠 Clinical significance: Safe positioning and environmental control reduce secondary injuries and allow for effective observation of the seizure’s characteristics and duration.

✅ Place a pad under the client’s head if the client is on the floor – Indicated

💠 Head protection: Cushioning the head prevents traumatic injury from repetitive banging or impact with hard surfaces. A folded blanket, towel, or pillow can effectively absorb shock.

💠 Maintains alignment: Keeping the neck in a neutral position supports proper airway alignment and reduces cervical strain.

💠 Comfort and safety: The soft padding minimizes bruising or scalp lacerations, especially in clients with fragile skin or post-infectious weakness.

💠 Clinical goal: To protect the brain and soft tissues from injury while maintaining airway patency and overall physical stability during convulsive movements.

❌ Place a tongue blade in the client’s mouth – Contraindicated

💠 Airway obstruction hazard: Placing objects, including tongue blades or fingers, in the mouth can obstruct airflow or cause aspiration if dislodged.

💠 Oral injury risk: Inserting any object can break teeth or injure soft tissues such as the tongue, lips, or gums, causing bleeding and further complications.

💠 Evidence-based guidance: Modern seizure management guidelines discourage inserting anything in the mouth; the tongue rarely causes airway obstruction.

💠 Nursing principle: Focus on airway positioning (turning the head to the side) and suctioning after the seizure if secretions or vomitus are present instead of inserting items.

✅ Turn the client to one side or tilt the head forward – Indicated

💠 Prevents aspiration: Turning the client laterally allows saliva, mucus, or vomit to drain from the mouth instead of entering the airway.

💠 Supports airway patency: This position prevents the tongue from falling backward and blocking airflow, improving spontaneous ventilation.

💠 Enhances oxygenation: A side or forward-tilted position optimizes breathing mechanics and reduces the risk of hypoxia.

💠 Promotes postictal recovery: Once the seizure stops, the same position helps the client recover consciousness safely while maintaining airway clearance and oxygen saturation.

✅ Note the time and duration of the seizure – Indicated

💠 Clinical documentation: Accurate timing is essential to determine whether the seizure is isolated or prolonged (status epilepticus, lasting over 5 minutes).

💠 Treatment planning: Knowing the seizure’s duration helps the provider decide on interventions like benzodiazepine administration or changes to anticonvulsant therapy.

💠 Observation details: Record physical manifestations such as limb movement, eye deviation, incontinence, or cyanosis, which aid in diagnosis and care evaluation.

💠 Safety follow-up: After the seizure, note postictal behavior (confusion, fatigue, headache) and provide reassurance while maintaining monitoring for recurrent events.

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Answer 2

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Intravenous

Rationale :

💠 The intravenous (IV) route delivers medications directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers such as the gastrointestinal tract or skin.

💠 This allows for immediate systemic circulation, resulting in the fastest onset of action among all routes.

💠 IV administration is commonly used for emergencies, rapid titration, or when precise blood levels are required.

💠 In contrast, enteral and topical routes are slower because they involve absorption through mucosa or skin layers.

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Answer 3

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Hold the dose and notify the physician

Rationale :

💠 Carbidopa-Levodopa ER tablets must be swallowed whole; crushing them alters the extended-release mechanism, leading to dose dumping and toxicity.

💠 If the client cannot swallow, the nurse must contact the provider to request an alternative form (e.g., orally disintegrating or immediate-release tablets).

💠 Administering by IV or IM is inappropriate, as these routes are not approved for this medication.

💠 Holding the medication prevents harm while ensuring provider evaluation for a safe substitution.

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Answer 4

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Raise the height of the client’s bed.

Rationale :

💠 The nurse must first raise the bed to a comfortable working height to maintain proper body mechanics and prevent back injury.

💠 Adjusting bed height ensures safe movement and better leverage when repositioning a patient.

💠 Other actions like tightening abdominal muscles or pivoting come afterward as part of correct lifting technique.

💠 This step prioritizes ergonomic safety for both nurse and client.

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Answer 5

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"I'll check my feet every day for sores and bruises."

Rationale :

💠 Daily foot inspection is crucial for clients with type 1 diabetes due to neuropathy and poor circulation, which increase infection and ulcer risk.

💠 Detecting early skin changes helps prevent amputations and severe complications.

💠 Clients should avoid soaking feet, not apply lotion between toes (to prevent fungal growth), and wear closed shoes to protect against injury.

💠 Consistent self-assessment supports long-term glycemic and vascular health.

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Answer 6

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35

Rationale :

Rate = Total volume ÷ Total time = 840 mL ÷ 24 hr = 35 mL/hr

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Answer 7

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Urinary tract infection

Rationale :

💠 Immobility leads to urinary stasis, incomplete bladder emptying, and bacterial growth, all of which predispose clients to UTIs.

💠 Retained urine provides a warm, moist environment that fosters pathogen proliferation.

💠 Nurses should promote fluid intake, bladder training, and early mobilization to reduce infection risk.

💠 Monitoring for fever, foul-smelling urine, or cloudy appearance is essential in early detection.

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Answer 8

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4.0

Rationale :

Dose = Desired dose ÷ Available dose × Volume = 320 mg ÷ 400 mg × 5 mL = 4.0 mL

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Answer 9

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"I will begin walking in the hallway for 5 minutes twice a day."

Rationale :

💠 Isotonic exercises involve muscle contraction with joint movement, improving strength, circulation, and endurance.

💠 Walking is a classic isotonic activity that enhances cardiovascular health and joint flexibility.

💠 In contrast, isometric exercises (like tightening muscles without movement) build strength but don’t promote mobility.

💠 Isotonic exercises are ideal for post-surgery recovery to prevent stiffness and thrombosis.

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Answer 10

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Medical record number

Rationale :

💠 To prevent identification errors, two unique identifiers—such as full name and medical record number—must always be used before procedures or medication administration.

💠 Room numbers and conditions are not reliable as they can change.

💠 Using verified identifiers ensures compliance with Joint Commission’s safety goals and supports accurate patient care delivery.

💠 Verification should always be performed verbally when possible to confirm patient understanding.

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Intervention	Indicated	Contraindicated
Guide the client to the bed from the floor during a seizure
Place a pad under the client’s head if the client is on the floor
Place a tongue blade on the client’s mouth
Turn the client to one side if possible, or have the head slightly forward-titled.
Note the time and duration of the seizure

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1 :
A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with Meningitis and placed on seizure precautions.

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2 :
A nurse is teaching a class about routes of medication administration. The nurse should include that which of the following routes has the fastest rate of absorption?

3 :
Mr. Garcia, a 65-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease, is prescribed Carbidopa-Levodopa 25/100 mg ER (Extended Release) three times a day. The nurse finds that the patient is having difficulty swallowing tablets. What should the nurse do?

4 :
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

5 :
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

7 :
A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?

8 :
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

9 :
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client recovering from knee surgery. The provider has prescribed exercises to improve strength and promote mobility while protecting the joint. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of isotonic exercise?

10 :
A nurse is preparing a client for a procedure. Which of the following is an acceptable identifier to use identify the client to prevent error?

QLexNursing

1 : A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with Meningitis and placed on seizure precautions.

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2 : A nurse is teaching a class about routes of medication administration. The nurse should include that which of the following routes has the fastest rate of absorption?

3 : Mr. Garcia, a 65-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease, is prescribed Carbidopa-Levodopa 25/100 mg ER (Extended Release) three times a day. The nurse finds that the patient is having difficulty swallowing tablets. What should the nurse do?

4 : A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

5 : A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

7 : A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?

8 : A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

9 : A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client recovering from knee surgery. The provider has prescribed exercises to improve strength and promote mobility while protecting the joint. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of isotonic exercise?

10 : A nurse is preparing a client for a procedure. Which of the following is an acceptable identifier to use identify the client to prevent error?

1 :
A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with Meningitis and placed on seizure precautions.

2 :
A nurse is teaching a class about routes of medication administration. The nurse should include that which of the following routes has the fastest rate of absorption?

3 :
Mr. Garcia, a 65-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease, is prescribed Carbidopa-Levodopa 25/100 mg ER (Extended Release) three times a day. The nurse finds that the patient is having difficulty swallowing tablets. What should the nurse do?

4 :
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

5 :
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

7 :
A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?

8 :
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

9 :
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client recovering from knee surgery. The provider has prescribed exercises to improve strength and promote mobility while protecting the joint. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of isotonic exercise?

10 :
A nurse is preparing a client for a procedure. Which of the following is an acceptable identifier to use identify the client to prevent error?