Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following clients should be placed in isolation for airborne precautions?

• A. A high school wrestling championship with a rash
• B. A client that recently travelled and developed a fever with cough
• C. A client with an unknown skin infection
• D. A client with heart palpitations

Correct answer: B

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2. What is not a potential complication of RA?

• A. Paresthesia's
• B. Fibromyalgia
• C. Joint deformity
• D. Dry eyes

Correct answer: A

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3. Which of the following nonpharmacological methods cannot be used to manage the chronic pain of a client with rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Adequate rest
• B. Heat for 20-30 minutes
• C. Hot showers
• D. Ice for 2 hours at a time

Correct answer: D

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4. A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. What transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?

• A. Droplet
• B. Contact
• C. Airborne
• D. Protective

Correct answer: C

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5. A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy?

• A. "This must be hard news to hear. Tell me more about it."?
• B. "I believe you can overcome this because I have seen how strong you are."?
• C. "Tomorrow will be better."
• D. "What is your biggest fear about this diagnosis?"?

Correct answer: A

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