ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2022-2023 REAL EXAM 180
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) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
... [Show More] notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D
2. 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item?
1. Milk
2. Water
3. Apple juice
4. Orange juice
3. 3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
4. 4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
5. 5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate andcalciumchloridearemedications usedforthe treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
4. Orange juice Rationale:
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should be instructed toadminister themedication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high in vitamin C. Milkmayaffectabsorption of theiron. Water will not assist in absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C than apple juice.
1. Tinnitus Rationale:
Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic toxicity (salicylism) can result. Symptoms includetinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, andpsychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea arenot associated with salicylism.
4. At least 30 minutes beforeexposure to the sun Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes beforeexposure to the sun so that they can penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied after swimming or sweating.
3. Informing the client that this is normal Rationale:
Mafenideacetateis bacteriostatic forgram-negativeandgram-positive organisms and is used to treatburns to reducebacteria present in avascular tissues. Theclient should be informed that themedication will cause local discomfort and burningand that this is a normal reaction; therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect [Show Less]