Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is planning care for a post-operative client after a total hip arthroplasty. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• A. Observe client for changes in mental status
• B. Use aseptic technique for wound care and emptying of drains
• C. Keep the client's heels off the bed
• D. Perform neurovascular assessments per protocol

Correct answer: D

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2. Which among the following is NOT the cause of pressure ulcers?

• A. Immobility
• B. Poor nutrition
• C. Moisture
• D. Adequate perfusion

Correct answer: D

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3. Which of the following lab tests should NOT be used for diagnosing connective tissue diseases?

• A. Rheumatoid factor (RF)
• B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)
• D. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Correct answer: D

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4. What is accurate health promotion teaching to prevent ear infection or trauma? (Select all that apply)

• A. Blow nose gently without blocking nostrils
• B. Wear hearing protection when exposed to loud noise
• C. Avoid using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct health promotion teachings to prevent ear infection or trauma include blowing the nose gently without blocking nostrils, wearing hearing protection when exposed to loud noise, and avoiding the use of cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear. Blocking one nostril when blowing the nose is incorrect, as it can cause problems. Therefore, choice A is inaccurate. Additionally, using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear can lead to trauma or infection, making choice C a correct preventive measure.

5. 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

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