Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. What client should the nurse see first?

• A. A client with multiple children visiting
• B. A client with lupus asking for dinner
• C. A client on Methotrexate with a fever
• D. A client with chronic rheumatic pain

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is the client on Methotrexate with a fever. Fever in a client on Methotrexate, an immunosuppressant, could indicate a serious infection or adverse drug reaction requiring immediate attention to prevent complications. The other choices do not present immediate life-threatening concerns. A client with lupus asking for dinner can wait, a client with chronic rheumatic pain may need pain management but is not the priority over a fever in a client on Methotrexate, and a client with children visiting does not pose an urgent medical issue.

2. What does CREST stand for?

• A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines
• B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The nurse is caring for a client who develops compartment syndrome from a severely fractured arm. The client asks how this can happen. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A. . "The fascia expands with injury, causing pressure on underlying nerves and muscles."?
• B. "An injured artery causes impaired arterial perfusion through the compartment."?
• C. "Bleeding and swelling cause increased pressure in an area that cannot expand."?
• D. . "A bone fragment has injured the nerve supply in the area."?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. 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.

5. A nurse is caring for an intubated and sedated geriatric client. What intervention is most appropriate for reducing the risk for a friction and shear injury?

• A. Use a mechanical lift to reposition the client every 2 hours
• B. Elevate the client's head of the bed to 45 degrees
• C. Postpone daily bed bath
• D. Caregiver independently slides the client up in the bed

Correct answer: A

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