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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam
1. The nurse educates a client about how to reduce their risk for osteoporosis. Which of these statements by the nurse is correct? (Select all that apply)
- A. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by avoiding vitamin D.
- B. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing caffeine intake.
- C. You can decrease the risk of osteoporosis by decreasing alcohol intake.
- D. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing protein intake.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and quitting smoking can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
2. Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?
- A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
- B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
- C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
- D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
Correct answer: D
Rationale:
3. A nurse assesses an audible grating sound (Crepitus) when a client with osteoarthritis moves his knees. What is the cause of this sound?
- A. A herniated disk in the diseased joint
- B. Pieces of bone and cartilage floating
- C. Popping bursae from standing
- D. Years of an autoimmune process
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
4. 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
Rationale:
5. 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:
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