Nursing Elites

1. What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone healing?

• A. Opioids
• B. Anticoagulants
• C. Narcotics
• D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

• A. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
• B. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
• C. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
• D. The nurse does not observe any drainage

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

3. Convert 30 ml to ounces. (Type the answer as numeric only)

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 30 ml is equivalent to 1 ounce.

4. What are signs of hearing loss? (Select all that apply)

• A. Answering questions correctly
• B. Presence of cerumen
• C. Tinnitus
• D. Frequent asking of others to repeat statements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Signs of hearing loss include tinnitus, frequent asking to repeat statements, and shouting in conversations.

5. The client had surgery one day ago. What assessment is most likely related to pain?

• A. Blood pressure of 175/90 mm Hg
• B. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute
• C. Heart rate 60 beats/minute
• D. Oxygen saturation of 97%

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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