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. What nursing interventions increase the risk the pressure injuries?

• A. Padding hard surfaces
• B. Have client sit in wheelchair as much as possible
• C. Place pillows between bony surfaces
• D. Keep head of bed (HOB) at or less than 3

Correct answer: B

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3. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

• A. Administer antibiotics to the client
• B. Increase the client's protein intake
• C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
• D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

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4. What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone healing?

• A. Opioids
• B. Anticoagulants
• C. Narcotics
• D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Correct answer: D

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5. A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

• A. Fruit juice
• B. Alcohol
• C. Milk
• D. Coffee

Correct answer: B

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