Nursing Elites

1. As a Nurse Manager, DMLM enjoys her staff of talented and self motivated individuals. She knew that the leadership style to suit the needs of this kind of people is called:

• A. Autocratic
• B. Participative
• C. Democratic
• D. Laissez Faire

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

2. You are to apply a transdermal patch of nitoglycerin to your client. The following are important guidelines to observe EXCEPT:

• A. Apply to hairless clean area of the skin not subject to much wrinkling
• B. Patches may be applied to distal part of the extremities like forearm
• C. Change application and site regularly to prevent irritation of the skin
• D. Wear gloves to avoid any medication on your hand

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

3. A nurse is providing nutritional information to a client with osteoporosis. Which food should the nurse recommend as being the highest in calcium?

• A. 1 cup carrot strips
• B. 3 oz canned salmon
• C. 1 plain baked potato
• D. 1 cup chopped chicken breast

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Canned salmon with bones is high in calcium.

4. A client with celiac disease should avoid which of the following?

• A. Quinoa
• B. Barley
• C. Rice
• D. Oats

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Barley. Barley contains gluten, which is harmful to individuals with celiac disease. Gluten triggers an immune response in people with celiac disease, damaging the lining of the small intestine. Choices A, C, and D (Quinoa, Rice, and Oats) are gluten-free and safe for individuals with celiac disease to consume.

5. In any event of an adverse hemolytic reaction during blood transfusion, Nursing intervention should focus on:

• A. Slow the infusion, Call the physician and assess the patient
• B. Stop the infusion, Assess the client, Send the remaining blood to the laboratory and call the physician
• C. Stop the infusion, Call the physician and assess the client
• D. Slow the confusion and keep a patent IV line open for administration of medication

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

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