Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

• A. Elementary school teacher
• B. Nursing assistant
• C. Assembly line worker
• D. Truck driver

Correct answer: A

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2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

• A. Chronic pain
• B. Dupuytren’s contracture
• C. Inflammation
• D. Kyphosis

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

3. What lifestyle habits positively affect skin integrity?

• A. Regular exercise
• B. Tattoos
• C. Smoking
• D. Tanning

Correct answer: A

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4. What phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3-5 days?

• A. Maturation
• B. Intentional
• C. Inflammatory
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

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5. Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?

• A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
• B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
• C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
• D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal

Correct answer: D

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