Nursing Elites

1. On inspection, which client does the nurse suspect of having a visual impairment?

• A. The client whose sclera is white
• B. The client who has an intact blink reflex
• C. The client who is tilting their head
• D. The client with equal pupils

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Tilting the head may indicate a visual impairment as the client attempts to compensate for vision loss.

2. 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.

3. A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus. What is another term for this assessment finding?

• A. Thoracic deformity
• B. A bunion
• C. A corn
• D. Metacarpal involvement

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Hallux valgus is commonly known as a bunion, which is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. A) Thoracic deformity is unrelated to hallux valgus. C) A corn is a thickened area of skin on the foot, not synonymous with hallux valgus. D) Metacarpal involvement refers to the hand, not the foot where hallux valgus occurs.

4. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

• A. The client sets the cap down in a manner that does not contaminate it.
• B. The client drops the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac
• C. The client washes their hands before instilling the drops
• D. The client ensures that they touch the administration dropper to the eye

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

5. Where will the nurse collect the most reliable source of pain assessment?

• A. From the nurse-to-nurse bedside report
• B. From a medical surgical book
• C. From the client
• D. From the client's chart

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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