Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate goal for an elderly client with a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury after hip surgery?

• A. Client will increase mobility by the time of discharge from hospital
• B. Client will demonstrate effective breathing pattern when ambulating throughout hospital stay
• C. Client will increase activity tolerance by discharge from the hospital
• D. Client will remain free from falls throughout their hospital stay

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. A well-rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training and aerobic conditioning. What statements are true about a well-rounded fitness program? (Select all that apply)

• A. Movement against resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
• B. Intensity is the amount of time a person is exercising
• C. Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
• D. all of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Resistance training, proper stretching, and exercise duration/intensity contribute to a well-rounded fitness program.

3. Convert 30 ml to ounces. (Type the answer as numeric only)

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 30 ml is equivalent to 1 ounce.

4. What are signs of hearing loss? (Select all that apply)

• A. Answering questions correctly
• B. Presence of cerumen
• C. Tinnitus
• D. Frequent asking of others to repeat statements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Signs of hearing loss include tinnitus, frequent asking to repeat statements, and shouting in conversations.

5. What nursing interventions increase the risk the pressure injuries?

• A. Padding hard surfaces
• B. Have client sit in wheelchair as much as possible
• C. Place pillows between bony surfaces
• D. Keep head of bed (HOB) at or less than 3

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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