Nursing Elites

1. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

• A. Open reduction with external fixation
• B. External reduction and internal fixation
• C. External fixation with closed reduction
• D. Open reduction with internal fixation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

2. What is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome?

• A. Paresthesia
• B. Severe pain in the affected limb unrelieved by medication
• C. Edema
• D. Hypoxemia

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Hypoxemia is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome. In fat embolism syndrome, fat globules enter the bloodstream and can obstruct blood flow in the lungs, leading to hypoxemia. Paresthesia, severe pain unrelieved by medication, and edema are not typically among the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome.

3. A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first?

• A. Assess the right radial pulse
• B. Call the provider
• C. Administer pain medication
• D. Assess the right pedal pulse

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the radial pulse checks for adequate circulation and potential complications.

4. What are some of the expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Increased quality of life
• B. Increased range of motion
• C. Decreased pain
• D. Cure the disease

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client education?

• A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups
• B. Do high impact exercises like running
• C. Establish a regular sleep pattern
• D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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