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. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?

• A. A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm
• B. A client being discharged in 2 hours and needs to be taught how to use his crutches
• C. A client with RA and a scheduled pain medication
• D. A client with a fractured ankle who would like a glass of water

Correct answer: A

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3. By providing measures to reduce skin breakdown, how does the nurse break the chain of infection?

• A. Sterilizing the area to reduce the reservoir risk
• B. Maintaining the integrity of a portal of entry
• C. Creating a reservoir to decrease the risk of infection
• D. Creating a susceptible host

Correct answer: B

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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

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5. 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

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