Nursing Elites

1. A wound has a blood-tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How does the nurse document this finding?

• A. Creamy pus
• B. Serous
• C. Serosanguineous
• D. Purulent exudate

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and transformed into bone?

• A. Stage 3
• B. Stage 5
• C. Stage 1
• D. Stage 4

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. Which of the following nonpharmacological methods cannot be used to manage the chronic pain of a client with rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Adequate rest
• B. Heat for 20-30 minutes
• C. Hot showers
• D. Ice for 2 hours at a time

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?

• A. Traumatic injury
• B. Pressure injury
• C. Friction injury
• D. Shearing injury

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

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