A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?

Strawberries

Eggs

Peanuts

Shellfish

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Strawberries are typically associated with cross-reactivity with latex
B. Eggs are not commonly associated with cross-reactivity with latex.
C. Peanuts are not typically associated with cross-reactivity with latex. Peanut allergy involves specific proteins found in peanuts and is unrelated to latex allergy.

D Shellfish is not associated with cross-sensitivity with latex

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for both the vestibular function and the cochlear function. Impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve could result in symptoms related to vestibular dysfunction, such as disequilibrium (feeling unsteady or off balance) especially with movement.

A. The olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) is responsible for the sense of smell.
B. Loss of peripheral vision is typically associated with impairment of the optic nerve (cranial nerve II), which is responsible for vision.
D. Deviation of the tongue occurs in injury to the hypoglossal nerve.

A. "I will ensure their neck is flexed backwards when they're lying on their stomach." B. "I will support their feet with a rolled pillow when they are lying on their back." C. "I will rest their heels on the mattress when they are sitting up in bed." D. "I will use a thick pillow under their head to support the neck."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Supporting the feet with a rolled pillow helps prevent foot drop (a common issue in hemiplegia). It maintains the ankle in a neutral position, preventing contractures.
A. When lying on the stomach (prone position), the neck should be neutral (neither flexed nor extended). Flexing the neck backward can strain the cervical spine and compromise airway alignment.
C. For a client with right-sided hemiplegia, the affected leg (right leg) should be supported to prevent foot drop.
D. A thick pillow under the head can cause neck hyperextension.
The head should be supported with a small, firm pillow to maintain a neutral neck position.

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