Nursing Elites

1. A man has been admitted to the hospital unit with a medical diagnosis of COPD. He is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which positioning technique will best assist him with his breathing?

• A. Prone position
• B. Sim's position
• C. Lateral position
• D. Fowler's position

Correct answer: D

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2. A provider has ordered a wound culture for a client with a non-healing wound. What is the nurse's first action?

• A. Label the specimen tube
• B. Put on non-sterile gloves
• C. Gently remove the soiled dressings
• D. Irrigate the wound

Correct answer: B

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3. The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse suspect?

• A. Systemic sclerosis
• B. Sjogren's syndrome
• C. Chron's disease
• D. Discoid lupus

Correct answer: B

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4. Which client is at highest risk of compromised immunity?

• A. A client who just had surgery
• B. A client who just delivered a baby
• C. A client with extreme anxiety
• D. A client who is awaiting surgery

Correct answer: A

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5. Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?

• A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
• B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
• C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
• D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal

Correct answer: D

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