Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus (HIV) would require further teaching?

• A. "I will have to be careful and avoid crowds."?
• B. "I will take prescribed medications."?
• C. "I will have to take medications for the rest of my life."?
• D. "I will only need to take HIV medications for 6 months, and I will be cured

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The nurse is most concerned about which of these findings in a client with systemic lupus erythematous?

• A. The client reports chronic fatigue
• B. The client has a butterfly rash
• C. Blood pressure of 126/85 mm Hg
• D. Urine output of 20 mL/hour

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. What phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3-5 days?

• A. Maturation
• B. Intentional
• C. Inflammatory
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. A nurse is providing oral hygiene for an unconscious client. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• A. Position the client on one side with the head turned towards you
• B. Handle dentures with care
• C. Use gentle brushing and flossing techniques for clients with fragile mucosa
• D. Have a suction apparatus ready at the bedside

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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