Nursing Elites

1. The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time and he denies any type of eye pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspects the clients has?

• A. Cataracts
• B. Diabetic retinopathy
• C. Corneal dystrophy
• D. Conjunctivitis

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. What is not appropriate client education on the preventing the spread of methicillin- resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

• A. Avoid contact sports until the infection has cleared
• B. Use a bath sponge to cleanse the skin
• C. Wash hands with soap and water before and after touching the infected area
• D. Use an antibacterial soap when showering

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. The provider needs to determine if it is open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. What test does the nurse anticipate?

• A. Ultrasonic imaging
• B. Gonioscopy
• C. Corneal staining
• D. Electroretinography

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Gonioscopy is the appropriate test to anticipate in this scenario. It is used to distinguish between open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma by examining the angle where the iris meets the cornea. Choice A, ultrasonic imaging, is not typically used to differentiate between these types of glaucoma. Choice C, corneal staining, is used to detect corneal abrasions and defects, not to differentiate between types of glaucoma. Choice D, electroretinography, is a test that measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina and is not specific to differentiating between open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma.

4. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

• A. Elementary school teacher
• B. Nursing assistant
• C. Assembly line worker
• D. Truck driver

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. A client states that he has been experiencing oozing from his wounds. What is the nurse's priority action?

• A. Insert the wound and assess the drainage
• B. Apply topical ointment to the wound
• C. Call the provider to initiate antibiotics
• D. Culture the wound

Correct answer: D

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