Nursing Elites

1. What is not a nursing intervention for a client with osteoporosis?

• A. Nurse will encourage the intake of adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D
• B. Nurse will encourage the client to complete weight-bearing exercises
• C. Nurse will encourage the client to avoid muscle strengthening exercises
• D. Nurse will encourage the client to avoid repetitive movements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Avoiding muscle strengthening exercises is not recommended for clients with osteoporosis; on the contrary, weight-bearing exercises are beneficial. Choice A is correct as ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential for bone health. Choice B is also correct as weight-bearing exercises help improve bone density. Choice D is incorrect because avoiding repetitive movements is not a standard nursing intervention for osteoporosis.

2. Antibodies are passed from mother to fetus through the placenta. What is this type of immunity called?

• A. Artificial passive
• B. Natural passive
• C. Natural active
• D. Artificial active

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. 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.

4. The nurse is providing medication for a client with osteomyelitis. What teaching should the nurse indicate in the education?

• A. The most common adverse e effect for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)are liver failure and tinnitus
• B. The main side effect of acetaminophen is gastrointestinal GI bleeding
• C. You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day
• D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are very safe and are known to have no side effects

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what adverse effect of this medication?

• A. Bleeding
• B. Insomnia
• C. Blurred vision
• D. Constipation

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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