Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. Which nonpharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?

• A. Heat therapy
• B. Passive range of motion (PROM)
• C. Elevation of the extremity
• D. Cold therapy

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Heat therapy. Heat therapy can vasodilate blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the area and potentially exacerbating edema. Passive range of motion (PROM), elevation of the extremity, and cold therapy are all beneficial interventions for reducing edema. PROM helps with circulation, elevation assists in reducing fluid accumulation, and cold therapy can help constrict blood vessels and decrease swelling.

3. A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A. "I should choose red meat instead of poultry."?
• B. "I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats."?
• C. I can drink only white wine."?
• D. "I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day."?

Correct answer: B

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4. What level of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs does shelter belong to?

• A. Love and belonging
• B. Physiological
• C. Safety and security
• D. Esteem

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. 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

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