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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?
- A. The client's incision site has eviscerated
- B. The client's incision site has lacerated
- C. The client's incisional site is approximated
- D. The client's incisional site has dehisced after.
Correct answer: A
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2. A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noted that the pairs appear red, swollen and there is purulent drainage. What action does the nurse take first?
- A. Collect a culture of the purulent fluid
- B. Cleanse the skin around the pins
- C. Administer an antibiotic
- D. Instruct the client to complete exercise of the affected extremity
Correct answer: A
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3. An area of erythema on the child's skin is being assessed by the nurse. The nurse presses down on the area, and the area becomes white. What time does the nurse document for this finding?
- A. Non-blanching
- B. Blanching
- C. Redness
- D. Warmth
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
4. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud's phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?
- A. Excessive heartburn
- B. Cyanosis of the lips
- C. Excess wrinkled skin
- D. Cold and purple nailbeds
Correct answer: D
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5. What nursing interventions increase the risk the pressure injuries?
- A. Padding hard surfaces
- B. Have client sit in wheelchair as much as possible
- C. Place pillows between bony surfaces
- D. Keep head of bed (HOB) at or less than 3
Correct answer: B
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