Nursing Elites

1. What is not appropriate client education on the preventing the spread of methicillin- resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

• A. Avoid contact sports until the infection has cleared
• B. Use a bath sponge to cleanse the skin
• C. Wash hands with soap and water before and after touching the infected area
• D. Use an antibacterial soap when showering

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. 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.

3. A client is post-operative day 1 and reports a sudden increase in blood-tinged liquid draining from his incision after feeling a popping sensation. What is the nurse's next action?

• A. Send the client back to surgery
• B. Assess the wound for signs of dehiscence
• C. Call the provider immediately
• D. Prepare to culture the wound

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud's phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

• A. Excessive heartburn
• B. Cyanosis of the lips
• C. Excess wrinkled skin
• D. Cold and purple nailbeds

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. A nurse assesses an audible grating sound (Crepitus) when a client with osteoarthritis moves his knees. What is the cause of this sound?

• A. A herniated disk in the diseased joint
• B. Pieces of bone and cartilage floating
• C. Popping bursae from standing
• D. Years of an autoimmune process

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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