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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has pneumocystis carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?
- A. Skin turgor
- B. Lung sounds
- C. Radial pulses
- D. Capillary refill
Correct answer: B
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2. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
- A. Elementary school teacher
- B. Nursing assistant
- C. Assembly line worker
- D. Truck driver
Correct answer: A
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3. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?
- A. Traumatic injury
- B. Pressure injury
- C. Friction injury
- D. Shearing injury
Correct answer: D
Rationale:
4. Where will the nurse collect the most reliable source of pain assessment?
- A. From the nurse-to-nurse bedside report
- B. From a medical surgical book
- C. From the client
- D. From the client's chart
Correct answer: C
Rationale:
5. A nurse working in an orthopedic unit is caring for 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for skin breakdown?
- A. An adolescent who has a patella fracture and is in an immobilizer
- B. A young adult who has a femur fracture and is going to surgery in two hours
- C. A middle-aged adult who has fractured his radius and has a cast
- D. An older adult who has a hip fracture and is immobile
Correct answer: D
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