Nursing Elites

1. A client on bed rest complains of pain and burning in the right calf area. What is the nurse's action?

• A. Deeply palpate the area for rebound tenderness
• B. Medicate the client for pain and reassess in 60 minutes
• C. Percuss over the area for a change in tone
• D. Compare the circumference to the left calf

Correct answer: D

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2. What is a symptom of the expected disease pattern of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Unilateral joint pain
• B. Bilateral joint pain
• C. Contralateral joint pain
• D. Obtuse variety joint pain

Correct answer: B

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3. The client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A. "Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling but should be removed after 20 minutes."?
• B. "Heat always makes the swelling go down. You do not need any other interventions."?
• C. "Try high impact exercise exercise like running to loosen up your joints and reduce pain."?
• D. "Apply ice packs. It is generally okay to keep them on for up to one hour at a time."?

Correct answer: A

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4. When providing a routine bed bath, what action does the nurse complete first?

• A. Cleanse the client's feet
• B. Cleanse the client's hands
• C. Cleanse the client's perineal area
• D. Cleanse the client's face

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What is an infectious disease that can be transmitted directly from one person to another?

• A. A communicable disease
• B. A portal of exit from the reservoir
• C. A susceptible host
• D. A portal of entry to a host

Correct answer: A

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