Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

• A. Ischial tuberosity
• B. Compartment syndrome
• C. Broken arm syndrome
• D. Pulmonary embolism

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?

• A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear
• B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear
• C. Write down the message
• D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What client is a susceptible host most at risk for infection?

• A. A client with leukemia
• B. A hospitalized 35-year-old-client
• C. A child who is immunized
• D. A 60-year-old client

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. What complication of wound healing is an abnormal passage that connects two body cavities or a cavity and the skin?

• A. Fistula
• B. Hemorrhage
• C. Evisceration
• D. infection

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. What are signs of hearing loss? (Select all that apply)

• A. Answering questions correctly
• B. Presence of cerumen
• C. Tinnitus
• D. Frequent asking of others to repeat statements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Signs of hearing loss include tinnitus, frequent asking to repeat statements, and shouting in conversations.

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