NUR 1301 AHIP MEDICAL TEST 50 QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES 2023

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NUR 1301 AHIP MEDICAL TEST 50 QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES 2023 1. A 4-year-old child is admitted with burns on his legs and lower abdomen. When assessing the child’s hydrati... on status, which of the following indicates a less than adequate fluid replacement? Increased hematocrit and decrease in the urine volume. Very aggressive fluid replacement is indicated in children who have been burned, because hypovolemia may quickly lead to shock. A rising hematocrit indicates a decrease in total blood volume, which is a finding consistent with dehydration. Because there is a fluid volume deficit, the kidneys will conserve water and urine output will decrease. The nurse should expect an increase in white blood cells due to tissue damage. With dehydration, both heart and respiratory rates will increase. BUN will increase due to both dehydration and the burns. 2. A client has an order for an antibiotic therapy after hospital treatment of staph infection. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize? Complete the full course of medications In order for antibiotic therapy to be effective in eradicating an infection, the client must compete the entire course of prescribed therapy. If the client were to stop taking the medication when the findings subside, it could lead to a recurrence of the infection and/or drug resistance to any subsequent antibiotic therapy. [Show More]

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