Nursing Elites

1. The nurse has documented the following wound assessment. "Shallow, open, reddened ulcer with no slough on the anterior region of the right heel?"? what stage is the wound?

• A. Stage 3
• B. Stage 4
• C. Stage 1
• D. Stage 2

Correct answer: D

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2. Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. What is this complication called?

• A. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• B. Avascular necrosis
• C. Delayed union
• D. Complex regional pain syndrome

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the condition where bone tissue dies due to the disruption of blood supply to the bone. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Choice A) is a chronic pain condition, delayed union (Choice C) refers to a delayed healing of a fracture, and complex regional pain syndrome (Choice D) is a chronic pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg.

3. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

• A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
• B. Intentional
• C. Using standard precautions
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

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4. What is not a potential complication of RA?

• A. Paresthesia's
• B. Fibromyalgia
• C. Joint deformity
• D. Dry eyes

Correct answer: A

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5. What is the best goal for pain control in a client with RA?

• A. The client will eat healthy meals today and stay hydrated
• B. The client will have throughout the entire day
• C. The client will have pain less than 3/10 for most of the day
• D. The client will have pain less than 8/10 throughout the day

Correct answer: D

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