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

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2. Which of the following clients should be placed in isolation for airborne precautions?

• A. A high school wrestling championship with a rash
• B. A client that recently travelled and developed a fever with cough
• C. A client with an unknown skin infection
• D. A client with heart palpitations

Correct answer: B

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3. A nurse is providing teaching to an older client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting the knees. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A. I can use either heat or ice to help relieve the discomfort
• B. The purpose of drug therapy is to stop the disease progression.'
• C. I will start a daily running program to get more exercise.'
• D. I should avoid physical activity to prevent further injury.'

Correct answer: A

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4. The client complains of fatigue and joint pain and reports that they are unable to walk due to pain in the knees. What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

• A. "You just have arthritis and should take some ibuprofen."?
• B. "You should avoid walking. This might be osteoporosis."?
• C. "Please tell me more about when your pain started."?
• D. "You need to lose weight or the pain won't go away."?

Correct answer: C

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5. The nurse assesses a wound with exudate. What should not be included when documenting the exudate?

• A. Amount
• B. Consistency
• C. Heat
• D. Odor

Correct answer: C

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