Nursing Elites

1. A nurse assesses an area of skin over a bony prominence. What finding would be most concerning?

• A. Redness
• B. Non-blanching
• C. Blanching
• D. Warmth

Correct answer: A

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2. A client with a bone cancer states that he is in too much pain to walk today. What should the nurse do first?

• A. Inquire about the frequency, quality and location of the pain
• B. Get the client pain medication
• C. Ensure the client knows he will have negative effects from immobility
• D. Review the client’s medication administration record

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the pain characteristics helps in managing the client’s pain effectively.

3. Which test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

• A. Phalen's maneuver
• B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
• C. Proprioception
• D. Blood culture

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density. Phalen's maneuver (choice A) is a test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to osteoporosis. Proprioception (choice C) refers to the sense of body position and is not a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. Blood culture (choice D) is used to detect infections caused by bacteria in the bloodstream and is not relevant to the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

4. What is the likely reason that a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) would succumb to pneumonia while a healthy person exposed to the same infection did not?

• A. The client with AIDS is a susceptible host
• B. The client with AIDS has greater immune defenses
• C. The client with AIDS was not as careful
• D. The client with AIDS has more portals of entry

Correct answer: A

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5. Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals?

• A. The Joint Commission
• B. Medicare
• C. The American Nurses Association
• D. The Institute of Medicine

Correct answer: A

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