Nursing Elites

1. A client with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the nurse include when providing client education about this?

• A. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear gloves in winter.'
• B. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you brush your teeth for 2 minutes.'
• C. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure to keep cool.'
• D. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear sunscreen.'

Correct answer: A

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2. What is the term for a ringing in the ears reported by the client?

• A. Weber
• B. Rinne
• C. Pinna
• D. Tinnitus

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Tinnitus is the correct answer. Tinnitus refers to the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. This condition can be constant or intermittent and may be caused by various factors such as exposure to loud noises, ear infections, or underlying health conditions. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as Weber and Rinne tests are related to hearing assessment, while the pinna is the external part of the ear responsible for collecting sound waves.

3. 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

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4. 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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5. A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. What transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?

• A. Droplet
• B. Contact
• C. Airborne
• D. Protective

Correct answer: C

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