Nursing Elites

1. What is an example of a client's primary defense to infection?

• A. Intact skin
• B. Inflammation
• C. Phagocytosis
• D. Fever

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

3. The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with osteoarthritis. What is the goal of medication therapy?

• A. Eradicate the disease
• B. Reduce pain and inflammation
• C. Turn on the immune system
• D. Manage weight loss

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

• A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
• B. Using standard precautions
• C. Applying hand sanitizer to gloves during cares
• D. Double gloving

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

• A. Elementary school teacher
• B. Nursing assistant
• C. Assembly line worker
• D. Truck driver

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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