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. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

3. A client is in the emergency room in critical condition and hypotensive. Her spouse is distraught. What is the priority nursing action?

• A. Maintain the client's blood pressure
• B. Call a chaplain
• C. Provide the spouse a chair
• D. Ask the client's spouse to explain what happened

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. Which of the following lab tests should NOT be used for diagnosing connective tissue diseases?

• A. Rheumatoid factor (RF)
• B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)
• D. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. 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.

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