Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

• A. Fruit juice
• B. Alcohol
• C. Milk
• D. Coffee

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

• A. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
• B. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
• C. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
• D. The nurse does not observe any drainage

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

3. A client is immobile and requires mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. She has a pressure injury on her coccyx measuring 5 cm by 3 cm. the nurse observes bone and tendon at the base of the wound. How would the nurse document this wound?

• A. Stage III pressure injury
• B. A stage II pressure injury
• C. A non-staging pressure injury
• D. Stage IV pressure injury

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. What is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?

• A. Increased high density lipoprotein
• B. Increased circulation
• C. Increased pumping action of the heart
• D. Venous stasis

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Venous stasis is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system as it can lead to blood clots.

5. 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.

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