AS Associate Of Science In Nursing 5

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient in alcohol withdrawal. Which medication class is most commonly used to manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent seizures?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Benzodiazepines are the first-line pharmacologic treatment for alcohol withdrawal because they enhance GABA activity and reduce CNS excitability.

Question 2

Which assessment data best indicates that a patient with heart failure is responding positively to diuretic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Daily weight loss of 0.5–1 kg and decreased edema

Answer

Gradual weight loss and reduced edema indicate effective fluid removal, the primary goal of diuretic therapy in heart failure.

Question 3

Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse shares a patient's diagnosis with the patient's employer without consent?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Disclosing private health information without consent violates the patient's autonomy and right to control personal information (also a HIPAA violation).

Question 4

A nurse delegates vital sign measurement to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a stable postoperative patient. This delegation is:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate because it is a routine task within the UAP's scope

Answer

Measuring vital signs on a stable patient is a routine task within the UAP's competency and appropriate for delegation under RN supervision.

Question 5

A patient receiving IV vancomycin develops flushing, erythema, and pruritus on the face, neck, and upper torso during infusion. This reaction is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Red man syndrome caused by too-rapid infusion

Answer

Red man syndrome is a non-immune infusion-related reaction to vancomycin that resolves by slowing or stopping the infusion.

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AS Associate Of Science In Nursing 5