Nursing Elites

1. What is the nurse's priority action for a client with compromised immunity?

• A. Wash hands before entering the client's room
• B. Take the client's vital signs every 4 hours
• C. Determine whether it is temporary or permanent
• D. Teach the family members to receive the flu shot annually

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. 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:

3. What should the nurse do first if they are stuck by a needle?

• A. Seek medical attention
• B. Flush the exposed skin with water
• C. Complete an incident report
• D. Report the exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. Where will the nurse collect the most reliable source of pain assessment?

• A. From the nurse-to-nurse bedside report
• B. From a medical surgical book
• C. From the client
• D. From the client's chart

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearing-impaired client?

• A. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client
• B. Write down the message
• C. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear
• D. Shout in the impaired

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Speaking slowly and clearly while facing the client improves communication with hearing-impaired clients.

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