Nursing Elites

1. What soft tissue musculoskeletal injury is excessive stretching of a ligament?

• A. Sprain
• B. Ligament tear
• C. Strain
• D. Tendon rupture

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A sprain is an injury involving excessive stretching of a ligament.

2. 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:

3. A well-rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training and aerobic conditioning. What statements are true about a well-rounded fitness program? (Select all that apply)

• A. Movement against resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
• B. Intensity is the amount of time a person is exercising
• C. Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
• D. all of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Resistance training, proper stretching, and exercise duration/intensity contribute to a well-rounded fitness program.

4. 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:

5. Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus (HIV) would require further teaching?

• A. "I will have to be careful and avoid crowds."?
• B. "I will take prescribed medications."?
• C. "I will have to take medications for the rest of my life."?
• D. "I will only need to take HIV medications for 6 months, and I will be cured

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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