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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. 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
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2. 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
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3. The nurse is caring for a client who develops compartment syndrome from a severely fractured arm. The client asks how this can happen. What is the best response by the nurse?
- A. . "The fascia expands with injury, causing pressure on underlying nerves and muscles."?
- B. "An injured artery causes impaired arterial perfusion through the compartment."?
- C. "Bleeding and swelling cause increased pressure in an area that cannot expand."?
- D. . "A bone fragment has injured the nerve supply in the area."?
Correct answer: C
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4. The nurse will be using the Braden Scale with each admit to the long-term care center. Which of these will NOT be utilized in a Braden Scale Assessment?
- A. Mental state
- B. Friction and shear
- C. Nutrition
- D. Sensory perception
Correct answer: A
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5. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?
- A. A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm
- B. A client being discharged in 2 hours and needs to be taught how to use his crutches
- C. A client with RA and a scheduled pain medication
- D. A client with a fractured ankle who would like a glass of water
Correct answer: A
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