Nursing Elites

1. When providing a routine bed bath, what action does the nurse complete first?

• A. Cleanse the client's feet
• B. Cleanse the client's hands
• C. Cleanse the client's perineal area
• D. Cleanse the client's face

Correct answer: D

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2. The nurse suspects a 3-year-old who is coughing vigorously has aspirated a small object. Which action should the nurse take?

• A. Deliver upward abdominal thrusts with a fisted hand
• B. Perform a blind finger sweep of the child's mouth
• C. Complete five rapid back blows between the shoulder blades
• D. Encourage the child to continue coughing

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

• A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
• B. Intentional
• C. Using standard precautions
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. A nurse is providing teaching to an older client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting the knees. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A. I can use either heat or ice to help relieve the discomfort
• B. The purpose of drug therapy is to stop the disease progression.'
• C. I will start a daily running program to get more exercise.'
• D. I should avoid physical activity to prevent further injury.'

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?

• A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
• B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
• C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
• D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal

Correct answer: D

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