Question 1

When evaluating the effectiveness of a new skin care protocol, a nurse should assess the:

Options :

A : Preventive measures implemented

B : Change in nursing care hours

C : Presence of lesions, ulcers, or erythema

D : Documentation of nursing interventions

Answer: C

Question 2

A 2-year-old child in septic shock is receiving nitroprusside (Nipride). Which of the following findings indicates the need to increase the nitroprusside dosage?

Options :

A : Systolic BP greater than or equal to 78 mm Hg

B : Urine output is 7 cc/hr

C : Systemic vascular resistance is 1820 dynes/sec/cm##

D : HR is 180

Answer: C

Question 3

The treatment of choice for diabetes insipidus should be fluid:

Options :

A : Replacement and aldosterone

B : Restriction and aldosterone

C : Replacement and vasopressin (Pitressin)

D : Restriction and vasopressin (Pitressin)

Answer: C

Question 4

Which therapy is expected in the management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)?

Options :

A : PAOP monitoring and dobutamine

B : O# therapy and RBC transfusion

C : PAOP monitoring and sodium nitroprusside

D : O# therapy and alkalinization

Answer: D

Question 5

High-frequency ventilation improves pulmonary air leaks by:

Options :

A : Decreasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

B : Decreasing minute ventilation

C : Increasing the mean airway pressure

D : Increasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

Answer: A