Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old male quadriplegic client. Which of the following treatments would the nurse perform to decrease the risk of joint contracture and promote joint mobility?

• A. Administer glucosamine supplements
• B. Turn the client every 2 hours
• C. Provide active range of motion (ROM)
• D. Provide passive range of motion (ROM)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to provide passive range of motion (ROM). In quadriplegic clients, who have limited or no movement of their limbs, passive ROM exercises are crucial to maintain joint mobility and prevent joint contractures. Administering glucosamine supplements (choice A) is not directly related to promoting joint mobility. Turning the client every 2 hours (choice B) is essential for preventing pressure ulcers but does not directly address joint contracture and mobility. Providing active ROM exercises (choice C) may not be suitable for quadriplegic clients as they are unable to perform these movements on their own.

2. The nurse has documented the following wound assessment. "Shallow, open, reddened ulcer with no slough on the anterior region of the right heel?"? what stage is the wound?

• A. Stage 3
• B. Stage 4
• C. Stage 1
• D. Stage 2

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What is the condition called when the client's pupils are different sizes and have been this way since childhood?

• A. Exophthalmos
• B. Anisocoria
• C. Strabismus
• D. Scleral edema

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Anisocoria is the correct answer. Anisocoria is the condition of having pupils of different sizes. Exophthalmos refers to abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, not pupil size difference. Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. Scleral edema is swelling of the sclera, the white part of the eye, and not related to differing pupil sizes.

4. A client has cellulitis on his left arm. What statement by the client indicates understanding of symptom management?

• A. "I can use tight bandages on my arm."?
• B. "I should not apply heat to my arm."?
• C. "I can use a warm, moist towel on my arm."?
• D. "I should use a cold, dry source on my arm."?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first?

• A. Assess the right radial pulse
• B. Call the provider
• C. Administer pain medication
• D. Assess the right pedal pulse

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the radial pulse checks for adequate circulation and potential complications.

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