Nursing Elites

1. A client has an abdominal incision. The surgical wound was closed with 10 sutures. This surgical wound is healing by what process?

• A. Primary intention
• B. Binary intention
• C. Secondary intention
• D. None of the Above

Correct answer: A

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2. 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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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

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4. A client has suffered from a femur fracture. What is the nurse's priority assessment?

• A. Pain
• B. Medication history
• C. Pedal pulses
• D. Socio-economic status

Correct answer: C

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5. The nurse assesses a wound with exudate. What should not be included when documenting the exudate?

• A. Amount
• B. Consistency
• C. Heat
• D. Odor

Correct answer: C

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