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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. What is not a potential complication of RA?
- A. Paresthesia's
- B. Fibromyalgia
- C. Joint deformity
- D. Dry eyes
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
2. A nurse enters the hospital room of a client with reduced immunity. What observation requires further action by the nurse?
- A. The client is in a private room.
- B. The client has a vase of fresh flowers on the table
- C. The client has a dedicated vital signs machine
- D. There is hand sanitizer by the door
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
3. 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:
4. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?
- A. A client with rheumatoid arthritis and a scheduled pain medication
- B. A client being discharged in 2 hours and needs to be taught how to use crutches
- C. A client with sudden and increasing pain in a fractured arm
- D. A client with a fractured ankle who would like a glass of water
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because sudden and increasing pain in a fractured arm indicates a potential complication that requires immediate attention to assess and manage. Choices A, B, and D do not present immediate life-threatening situations or emergent needs compared to sudden and increasing pain in a fractured arm, which takes priority to ensure the client's safety and comfort.
5. A client is experiencing numbness and tingling distal to a new arm cast with no increase in pain. The nurse assesses that the client's fingers are pale, cool and swollen. What action does the nurse take next?
- A. Remove the cast to decrease pressure
- B. Raise the arm above the level of the heart
- C. Apply heat to the affected hand
- D. Encourage range of motion
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
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