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

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2. What is not appropriate client education on the preventing the spread of methicillin- resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

• A. Avoid contact sports until the infection has cleared
• B. Use a bath sponge to cleanse the skin
• C. Wash hands with soap and water before and after touching the infected area
• D. Use an antibacterial soap when showering

Correct answer: B

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3. Which client is at highest risk of compromised immunity?

• A. A client who just had surgery
• B. A client who just delivered a baby
• C. A client with extreme anxiety
• D. A client who is awaiting surgery

Correct answer: A

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4. A client is immobile and requires mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. She has a pressure injury on her coccyx measuring 5 cm by 3 cm. the nurse observes bone and tendon at the base of the wound. How would the nurse document this wound?

• A. Stage III pressure injury
• B. A stage II pressure injury
• C. A non-staging pressure injury
• D. Stage IV pressure injury

Correct answer: D

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5. A client on bed rest complains of pain and burning in the right calf area. What is the nurse's action?

• A. Deeply palpate the area for rebound tenderness
• B. Medicate the client for pain and reassess in 60 minutes
• C. Percuss over the area for a change in tone
• D. Compare the circumference to the left calf

Correct answer: D

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