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. A client recently had an above the knee amputation and complains of pain distal to the amputation. What type of pain is the client experiencing?

• A. Nociceptive
• B. Neuropathic
• C. Visceral
• D. Cutaneous

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. The nurse is providing education to a client regarding the administration of eye drops. Which of the following actions indicates the need for further client education?

• A. The client instills the prescribed number of eye drops into the conjunctival sac
• B. The client sets the cap to the eye drop container down in a manner that does not contaminate it
• C. The client touches the administration dropper her to the eye
• D. The client washes her hands before instilling the eye drops

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What steps are NOT included in preparing a sterile field?

• A. Do not turn away from the sterile field
• B. Obtain PAPR mask
• C. Prepare the client before setting up the sterile field
• D. Cover the sterile field once it is set up

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. The client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A. "Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling but should be removed after 20 minutes."?
• B. "Heat always makes the swelling go down. You do not need any other interventions."?
• C. "Try high impact exercise exercise like running to loosen up your joints and reduce pain."?
• D. "Apply ice packs. It is generally okay to keep them on for up to one hour at a time."?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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