Nursing Elites

1. What is the likely reason that a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) would succumb to pneumonia while a healthy person exposed to the same infection did not?

• A. The client with AIDS is a susceptible host
• B. The client with AIDS has greater immune defenses
• C. The client with AIDS was not as careful
• D. The client with AIDS has more portals of entry

Correct answer: A

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2. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

• A. Older age
• B. Sports injuries
• C. Obesity
• D. Vegan diet

Correct answer: D

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3. Which of the following lab tests should NOT be used for diagnosing connective tissue diseases?

• A. Rheumatoid factor (RF)
• B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)
• D. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Correct answer: D

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4. A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?

• A. The client's incision site has eviscerated
• B. The client's incision site has lacerated
• C. The client's incisional site is approximated
• D. The client's incisional site has dehisced after.

Correct answer: A

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5. 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

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