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. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting a client in traction. Which of these actions requires immediate intervention?

• A. The unlicensed assistive personnel carefully lower the traction weights to hang freely
• B. The unlicensed assistive personnel provides small pillows to cushion the unaffected extremities
• C. The UAP carefully empties the indwelling catheter bag
• D. The UAP shows the client how to use the call light

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because traction weights should hang freely to maintain their effectiveness. Choice B is incorrect because providing pillows to cushion unaffected extremities is appropriate. Choice C is also incorrect as emptying the catheter bag is a routine nursing task. Choice D is incorrect as teaching the client to use the call light promotes client safety.

3. Convert 30 ml to ounces. (Type the answer as numeric only)

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 30 ml is equivalent to 1 ounce.

4. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

• A. Open reduction with external fixation
• B. External reduction and internal fixation
• C. External fixation with closed reduction
• D. Open reduction with internal fixation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

5. The following client come to the ophthalmology clinic. Which client needs to be seen first?

• A. Client who had recent cataract surgery and has worsening vision
• B. Client with an absent red reflex on ophthalmic examination
• C. Client with an intraocular pressure of 24 mm Hg
• D. Client with a tearing, reddened eye with exudate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Worsening vision after cataract surgery requires immediate attention to prevent complications.

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