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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

A. "Tell me about what medication you are taking"?
B. "What physical limitations are you experiencing?"?
C. "How does this impact your role in your family?"?
D. "What therapies are you using to reduce swelling?"?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The medical record for a client states that the client has hemiplegia. What does this mean?

A. The client can use his right arm, left leg, and left arm.
B. The client has paralysis of all four extremities.
C. The client has decreased vision in one eye.
D. The client has paralysis on one side of the body.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body, affecting either the right or left side. Choice A is incorrect because it describes selective paralysis of specific limbs, not one side of the body. Choice B is incorrect as hemiplegia does not involve paralysis of all four extremities. Choice C is also incorrect as decreased vision in one eye is not indicative of hemiplegia.

3. What are some of the expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid arthritis?

A. Increased quality of life
B. Increased range of motion
C. Decreased pain
D. Cure the disease

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. Which finding is not typically associated with inflammation in a client?

A. Pain
B. Heat
C. Polyuria
D. Erythema

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Polyuria is excessive urination and is not a typical assessment finding in inflammation. Inflammation commonly presents with pain (A), heat (B), and erythema (D) which are classic signs of an inflammatory response. Pain results from the release of inflammatory mediators, heat is due to increased blood flow, and erythema is caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow to the area. Polyuria is more likely associated with conditions such as diabetes or renal issues, rather than inflammation.