Nursing Elites

1. The nurse assesses a deep wound. The area is covered by black and necrotic tissue. What term would the nurse use when documenting this wound?

• A. Tunnelling
• B. Eschar
• C. Blanching
• D. Cellulitis

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. What is an infectious disease that can be transmitted directly from one person to another?

• A. A communicable disease
• B. A portal of exit from the reservoir
• C. A susceptible host
• D. A portal of entry to a host

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. A client with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the nurse include when providing client education about this?

• A. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear gloves in winter.'
• B. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you brush your teeth for 2 minutes.'
• C. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure to keep cool.'
• D. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear sunscreen.'

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. What is not a nursing intervention for a client with osteoporosis?

• A. Nurse will encourage the intake of adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D
• B. Nurse will encourage the client to complete weight-bearing exercises
• C. Nurse will encourage the client to avoid muscle strengthening exercises
• D. Nurse will encourage the client to avoid repetitive movements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Avoiding muscle strengthening exercises is not recommended for clients with osteoporosis; on the contrary, weight-bearing exercises are beneficial. Choice A is correct as ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential for bone health. Choice B is also correct as weight-bearing exercises help improve bone density. Choice D is incorrect because avoiding repetitive movements is not a standard nursing intervention for osteoporosis.

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