Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

• A. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
• B. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
• C. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
• D. The nurse does not observe any drainage

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

2. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

• A. Elementary school teacher
• B. Nursing assistant
• C. Assembly line worker
• D. Truck driver

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

• A. The client sets the cap down in a manner that does not contaminate it.
• B. The client drops the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac
• C. The client washes their hands before instilling the drops
• D. The client ensures that they touch the administration dropper to the eye

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

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. A client has a new arm cast. What is incorrect teaching by the nurse?

• A. Use a sling to alleviate fatigue
• B. Elevate the arm above the heart to reduce swelling
• C. Report ‘hot spots’ felt under the cast
• D. Sudden increase in drainage is expected

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sudden increase in drainage is not expected and should be reported as it may indicate an infection or other complication.

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