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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the timing of progression of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
- A. "Sexually transmitted infections will not make AIDS develop faster"?
- B. "My diet does not influence the progression of HIV to AIDS"?
- C. "If I practice medication, I may develop AIDS faster."?
- D. "IF I am re-exposed to HIV, the progression to AIDS may be faster,"?
Correct answer: D
Rationale:
2. A wound has a blood-tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How does the nurse document this finding?
- A. Creamy pus
- B. Serous
- C. Serosanguineous
- D. Purulent exudate
Correct answer: C
Rationale:
3. Which test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
- A. Phalen's maneuver
- B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
- C. Proprioception
- D. Blood culture
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density. Phalen's maneuver (choice A) is a test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to osteoporosis. Proprioception (choice C) refers to the sense of body position and is not a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. Blood culture (choice D) is used to detect infections caused by bacteria in the bloodstream and is not relevant to the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
4. A client has an abdominal incision. The surgical wound was closed with 10 sutures. This surgical wound is healing by what process?
- A. Primary intention
- B. Binary intention
- C. Secondary intention
- D. None of the Above
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
5. A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has pneumocystis carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?
- A. Skin turgor
- B. Lung sounds
- C. Radial pulses
- D. Capillary refill
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
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