Nursing Elites

1. A client is experiencing numbness and tingling distal to a new arm cast with no increase in pain. The nurse assesses that the client's fingers are pale, cool and swollen. What action does the nurse take next?

• A. Remove the cast to decrease pressure
• B. Raise the arm above the level of the heart
• C. Apply heat to the affected hand
• D. Encourage range of motion

Correct answer: B

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2. Antibodies are passed from mother to fetus through the placenta. What is this type of immunity called?

• A. Artificial passive
• B. Natural passive
• C. Natural active
• D. Artificial active

Correct answer: B

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3. Convert 30 ml to ounces. (Type the answer as numeric only)

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 30 ml is equivalent to 1 ounce.

4. A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?

• A. The client's incision site has eviscerated
• B. The client's incision site has lacerated
• C. The client's incisional site is approximated
• D. The client's incisional site has dehisced after.

Correct answer: A

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5. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

• A. Older age
• B. Sports injuries
• C. Obesity
• D. Vegan diet

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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