1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: (A) Afterbirth pains are a common complaint in the postpartum client, but they are located in the uterus. (B) Constipation may cause rectal pressure but is not usually associated with 'severe pain.' (C) Cystitis may cause pain, but the location is different. (D) Hematomas are frequently associated with severe pain and pressure. Further assessments are indicated for this client.
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: (A) Sites for injection need to be rotated, including abdominal sites, to enhance insulin absorption. (B) The pinch technique is the most effective method for obtaining skin tightness to allow easy entrance of the needle to subcutaneous tissues. (C) Massaging the site of injectionfacilitates absorption of the insulin. (D)Changing the needle will break the sterility of the system. It has become acceptable practice to reuse disposable needles and syringes for 37 days.
3. Right Answer: B
Explanation: (A) Sites for injection need to be rotated, including abdominal sites, to enhance insulin absorption. (B) The pinch technique is the most effective method for obtaining skin tightness to allow easy entrance of the needle to subcutaneous tissues. (C) Massaging the site of injection facilitates absorption of the insulin. (D)Changing the needle will break the sterility of the system. It has become acceptable practice to reuse disposable needles and syringes for 37 days.
4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: (A) Clay-colored stools indicate dysfunction of the liver or biliary tract. (B) In the early stages of cystic fibrosis, fat absorption is primarily affected resulting in fat, foul, frothy, bulky stools. (C) Dark brown stools indicate normal passage through the colon. (D) Blood-tinged stools indicate dysfunction of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: (A) The Revised Prescreening Developmental Questionnaire is more age appropriate and offers simplified parent scoring and easier comparison. It is used by parents instead of professionals. (B) The Goodenough Draw-a-Person test is used to assess intellectual development. (C) The Denver Developmental ScreeningTest is one of the most widely used screening tests. It offers a concise, easy-to-administer, systematic approach to assessing the preschool child. It is widely used because of its reliability and validity. (D) The Caldwell Home Inventory is used to assess the home environment in areas of social, emotional, and cognitive supports.
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