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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam
1. The client states, “the doctor says I am nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be the best response by the nurse?
- A. I am sorry you did not understand. Would you like a different doctor?
- B. Nearsighted, or myopia means that you have difficulty seeing things at a distance.
- C. You will need to have glasses.
- D. This means you won’t ever need glasses.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct response is to explain to the client what nearsightedness means, which is having difficulty seeing distant objects, as known as myopia. Choice A is not helpful as changing doctors is not necessary for this situation. Choice C is premature as wearing glasses is a possible solution but not the only one. Choice D is incorrect as nearsightedness (myopia) often requires glasses for correction.
2. What complication of fractures is caused by increased pressure which can result in decreased circulation to the area?
- A. Venous thromboembolism
- B. Acute compartment syndrome
- C. Fat embolism syndrome
- D. Hemorrhage
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome is the correct answer. It involves increased pressure within muscles, leading to decreased blood flow and tissue damage. Venous thromboembolism (Choice A) is a condition where a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the leg. Fat embolism syndrome (Choice C) occurs when fat globules enter the bloodstream and block blood vessels. Hemorrhage (Choice D) refers to bleeding, which can occur with fractures but does not specifically involve increased pressure leading to decreased circulation as in acute compartment syndrome.
3. What is correct about a nursing diagnosis?
- A. It is a human response to disease, injury, or other stressors.
- B. It remains constant as long as the disease is present.
- C. It is a way to identify pathology.
- D. It is a disease, illness, or injury.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems or life processes. Choice A is correct because it identifies nursing diagnosis as related to human responses to health conditions or life processes. Choice B is incorrect because nursing diagnoses can change as the patient's condition changes. Choice C is incorrect because a nursing diagnosis is about responses, not just identifying pathology. Choice D is incorrect because a nursing diagnosis is not the same as a disease, illness, or injury; it is a statement about the patient's response to these conditions.
4. A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first?
- A. Assess the right radial pulse
- B. Call the provider
- C. Administer pain medication
- D. Assess the right pedal pulse
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the radial pulse checks for adequate circulation and potential complications.
5. Which of the following clients are at an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis following a reduction and internal fixation of the hip? (Select all that apply)
- A. A client on birth control pills
- B. A client who is immobile
- C. A client on an anticoagulant
- D. A client with dementia who has been wandering
Correct answer: a
Rationale: Clients on birth control pills, immobile, and smokers are at increased risk of DVT after hip surgery.
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