Nursing Elites

1. The mother of a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will develop illnesses from being around people from outside of their family. What is the nurse's best response?

• A. "You should never go around people after your baby is born,"?
• B. "Why do you think that is a bad idea?"?
• C. "Tell me more about that."?
• D. "I did that, and my kids turned out just fine."?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old client and notes a temperature of 101°F. How does the nurse interpret this finding?

• A. Hyperthermia
• B. A cold environment
• C. Normal
• D. Hypothermia

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A temperature of 101°F is indicative of hyperthermia, which is an elevated body temperature. Hyperthermia is commonly associated with fever or environmental factors such as excessive heat exposure. Choice B, 'A cold environment,' is incorrect as hyperthermia refers to elevated body temperature, not a cold environment. Choice C, 'Normal,' is incorrect as a temperature of 101°F is above the normal range for body temperature. Choice D, 'Hypothermia,' is incorrect as hypothermia refers to a low body temperature, not an elevated one.

3. The client had surgery one day ago. What assessment is most likely related to pain?

• A. Blood pressure of 175/90 mm Hg
• B. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute
• C. Heart rate 60 beats/minute
• D. Oxygen saturation of 97%

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. A client has cellulitis on his left arm. What statement by the client indicates understanding of symptom management?

• A. "I can use tight bandages on my arm."?
• B. "I should not apply heat to my arm."?
• C. "I can use a warm, moist towel on my arm."?
• D. "I should use a cold, dry source on my arm."?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. What soft tissue musculoskeletal injury is excessive stretching of a ligament?

• A. Sprain
• B. Ligament tear
• C. Strain
• D. Tendon rupture

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A sprain is an injury involving excessive stretching of a ligament.

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