Nursing Elites

1. 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

Rationale:

2. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

• A. Older age
• B. Sports injuries
• C. Obesity
• D. Vegan diet

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

• A. Operating room event involving the use of unsafe equipments
• B. Specific events that enable a hospital to maximize reimbursement
• C. An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
• D. An event that can cause serious injury to a client that should never happen in a hospital

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. 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.

5. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the timing of progression of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?

• A. "Sexually transmitted infections will not make AIDS develop faster"?
• B. "My diet does not influence the progression of HIV to AIDS"?
• C. "If I practice medication, I may develop AIDS faster."?
• D. "IF I am re-exposed to HIV, the progression to AIDS may be faster,"?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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