Nursing Elites

1. A nurse enters the hospital room of a client with reduced immunity. What observation requires further action by the nurse?

• A. The client is in a private room.
• B. The client has a vase of fresh flowers on the table
• C. The client has a dedicated vital signs machine
• D. There is hand sanitizer by the door

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. The nurse assesses a wound with exudate. What should not be included when documenting the exudate?

• A. Amount
• B. Consistency
• C. Heat
• D. Odor

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. While completing a health history the client reports experiencing blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain. What condition does the nurse suspect?

• A. Macular degeneration
• B. Cataract
• C. Retinal detachment
• D. Glaucoma

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Cataracts can cause blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain.

4. What is the priority intervention for the nurse to enhance meeting the psychosocial needs of a client on transmission-based precautions?

• A. Allow the client sleep to build stamina
• B. Provide the client with diversional activities
• C. Maintain a six-foot distance from the client
• D. Provide a timeframe for the isolation

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. A client on bed rest complains of pain and burning in the right calf area. What is the nurse's action?

• A. Deeply palpate the area for rebound tenderness
• B. Medicate the client for pain and reassess in 60 minutes
• C. Percuss over the area for a change in tone
• D. Compare the circumference to the left calf

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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