Nursing Elites

1. A client is diagnosed with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). What symptoms is the first to occur?

• A. Tachycardia
• B. Raynaud's phenomenon
• C. Intense wrinkle
• D. Joint pain

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

• A. Operating room event involving the use of unsafe equipments
• B. Specific events that enable a hospital to maximize reimbursement
• C. An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
• D. An event that can cause serious injury to a client that should never happen in a hospital

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy?

• A. "This must be hard news to hear. Tell me more about it."?
• B. "I believe you can overcome this because I have seen how strong you are."?
• C. "Tomorrow will be better."
• D. "What is your biggest fear about this diagnosis?"?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and transformed into bone?

• A. Stage 3
• B. Stage 5
• C. Stage 1
• D. Stage 4

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. A client has a new arm cast. What is incorrect teaching by the nurse?

• A. Use a sling to alleviate fatigue
• B. Elevate the arm above the heart to reduce swelling
• C. Report ‘hot spots’ felt under the cast
• D. Sudden increase in drainage is expected

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sudden increase in drainage is not expected and should be reported as it may indicate an infection or other complication.

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