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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
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
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2. 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:
3. A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible. What is the best explanation?
- A. Once bacterial infection has caused damage, the tissue does not regenerate.
- B. Once retinal detachment occurs, it does not return to its normal state.
- C. Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died, so vision loss is permanent.
- D. Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. In glaucoma, the optic nerve damage due to high intraocular pressure leads to permanent vision loss because the nerve fibers do not regenerate. Choice A is incorrect as it discusses bacterial infection, not relevant to glaucoma. Choice B is incorrect because it refers to retinal detachment, not glaucoma. Choice D is incorrect because not all glaucoma cases lead to permanent blindness; vision loss can be prevented or slowed with treatment.
4. Dry skin (Xerosis) can lead to itching (Pruritis). What statement by the client indicates need for further teaching about preventing dry skin?
- A. I will drink at least 3000 mL of water daily."?
- B. . 'I will shower every day in hot water."?
- C. I will avoid tights belts."?
- D. I will use a humidifier during the winter months."?
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
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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