Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following lab tests should NOT be used for diagnosing connective tissue diseases?

• A. Rheumatoid factor (RF)
• B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)
• D. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Correct answer: D

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2. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

• A. Administer antibiotics to the client
• B. Increase the client's protein intake
• C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
• D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

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3. What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)

• A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
• B. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
• C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
• D. All of The Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Wearing sunglasses, washing hands before touching eyelids, and wearing eye protection when working with fluids are important health promotion activities for vision.

4. The nurse educates a client about how to reduce their risk for osteoporosis. Which of these statements by the nurse is correct? (Select all that apply)

• A. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by avoiding vitamin D.
• B. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing caffeine intake.
• C. You can decrease the risk of osteoporosis by decreasing alcohol intake.
• D. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing protein intake.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and quitting smoking can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

5. A client is experiencing numbness and tingling distal to a new arm cast with no increase in pain. The nurse assesses that the client's fingers are pale, cool and swollen. What action does the nurse take next?

• A. Remove the cast to decrease pressure
• B. Raise the arm above the level of the heart
• C. Apply heat to the affected hand
• D. Encourage range of motion

Correct answer: B

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