Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

3. A nurse is caring for an immobile client. What is the priority assessment in this client?

• A. Auscultation of lung sounds
• B. Assessment of skin turgor
• C. Auscultation of bowel sounds
• D. Assessment for the presence of peripheral edema

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

• A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
• B. Intentional
• C. Using standard precautions
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?

• A. Traumatic injury
• B. Pressure injury
• C. Friction injury
• D. Shearing injury

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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