Nursing Elites

1. How many mg is 5000 mcg? (Type answer as numeric only)

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 5000 mcg is equal to 5 mg.

2. A client is in the emergency room in critical condition and hypotensive. Her spouse is distraught. What is the priority nursing action?

• A. Maintain the client's blood pressure
• B. Call a chaplain
• C. Provide the spouse a chair
• D. Ask the client's spouse to explain what happened

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. 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

Rationale:

4. A nurse is caring for an intubated and sedated geriatric client. What intervention is most appropriate for reducing the risk for a friction and shear injury?

• A. Use a mechanical lift to reposition the client every 2 hours
• B. Elevate the client's head of the bed to 45 degrees
• C. Postpone daily bed bath
• D. Caregiver independently slides the client up in the bed

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. What is a symptom of the expected disease pattern of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Unilateral joint pain
• B. Bilateral joint pain
• C. Contralateral joint pain
• D. Obtuse variety joint pain

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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