Nursing Elites

1. What is an infectious disease that can be transmitted directly from one person to another?

• A. A communicable disease
• B. A portal of exit from the reservoir
• C. A susceptible host
• D. A portal of entry to a host

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. A client is bedridden and appears to be frail and malnourished. Which nursing interventions will increase the risk of pressure injury?

• A. Applying moisturizer to dry areas of the skin
• B. Massaging the client's reddened shoulders and heels
• C. Cleansing the skin routinely after soiling occurs
• D. Using a Hoyer lift for all transfers

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. The following client come to the ophthalmology clinic. Which client needs to be seen first?

• A. Client who had recent cataract surgery and has worsening vision
• B. Client with an absent red reflex on ophthalmic examination
• C. Client with an intraocular pressure of 24 mm Hg
• D. Client with a tearing, reddened eye with exudate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Worsening vision after cataract surgery requires immediate attention to prevent complications.

4. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. What client should the nurse see first?

• A. A client with multiple children visiting
• B. A client with lupus asking for dinner
• C. A client on Methotrexate with a fever
• D. A client with chronic rheumatic pain

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is the client on Methotrexate with a fever. Fever in a client on Methotrexate, an immunosuppressant, could indicate a serious infection or adverse drug reaction requiring immediate attention to prevent complications. The other choices do not present immediate life-threatening concerns. A client with lupus asking for dinner can wait, a client with chronic rheumatic pain may need pain management but is not the priority over a fever in a client on Methotrexate, and a client with children visiting does not pose an urgent medical issue.

5. A well-rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training and aerobic conditioning. What statements are true about a well-rounded fitness program? (Select all that apply)

• A. Movement against resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
• B. Intensity is the amount of time a person is exercising
• C. Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
• D. all of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Resistance training, proper stretching, and exercise duration/intensity contribute to a well-rounded fitness program.

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