Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following groups of vitamins are fat-soluble?

• A. vitamins B and C
• B. vitamins A and C
• C. vitamins B, E, K, D
• D. vitamins A, E, K, D

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: vitamins A, E, K, and D. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with fats in the diet and can be stored in the body's fatty tissue. Vitamins B and C are water-soluble vitamins and are not stored in the body; any excess amounts are usually excreted in the urine. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect.

2. Following bariatric surgery, a patient would initially be given what type of diet?

• A. regular diet
• B. pureed diet
• C. clear liquid diet
• D. soft diet

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A clear liquid diet is typically the first step after bariatric surgery to allow the stomach to heal and prevent complications.

3. During the first 24 hours of burn, nursing measures should focus on which of the following?

• A. I and O hourly
• B. Strict aseptic technique
• C. Forced oral fluids
• D. Isolate the patient

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

4. Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin E
• C. Vitamin K
• D. Vitamin C

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Vitamin K is vital for the synthesis of clotting factors, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. Vitamin A (Choice A) is important for vision and skin health, not blood clotting. Vitamin E (Choice B) is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage but is not directly involved in blood clotting. Vitamin C (Choice D) is essential for collagen synthesis and a healthy immune system, but it does not play a direct role in blood clotting.

5. The equal sharing of resources is known as _____.

• A. autonomy
• B. ethics
• C. disclosure
• D. distributive justice

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, distributive justice. Distributive justice involves the fair and equitable distribution of resources among all individuals in society. Option A, autonomy, refers to the right of individuals to make their own decisions. Option B, ethics, pertains to moral principles. Option C, disclosure, refers to the act of making information known.

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