Nursing Elites

1. What is a symptom of the expected disease pattern of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Unilateral joint pain
• B. Bilateral joint pain
• C. Contralateral joint pain
• D. Obtuse variety joint pain

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. 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.

3. What is the priority intervention for the nurse to enhance meeting the psychosocial needs of a client on transmission-based precautions?

• A. Allow the client sleep to build stamina
• B. Provide the client with diversional activities
• C. Maintain a six-foot distance from the client
• D. Provide a timeframe for the isolation

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. How many mg is 5000 mcg? (Type answer as numeric only)

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 5000 mcg is equal to 5 mg.

5. A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible. What is the best explanation?

• A. Once bacterial infection has caused damage, the tissue does not regenerate.
• B. Once retinal detachment occurs, it does not return to its normal state.
• C. Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died, so vision loss is permanent.
• D. Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. In glaucoma, the optic nerve damage due to high intraocular pressure leads to permanent vision loss because the nerve fibers do not regenerate. Choice A is incorrect as it discusses bacterial infection, not relevant to glaucoma. Choice B is incorrect because it refers to retinal detachment, not glaucoma. Choice D is incorrect because not all glaucoma cases lead to permanent blindness; vision loss can be prevented or slowed with treatment.

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