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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client education?
- A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups
- B. Do high impact exercises like running
- C. Establish a regular sleep pattern
- D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake
Correct answer: C
Rationale:
2. Which of the following clients are at an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis following a reduction and internal fixation of the hip? (Select all that apply)
- A. A client on birth control pills
- B. A client who is immobile
- C. A client on an anticoagulant
- D. A client with dementia who has been wandering
Correct answer: a
Rationale: Clients on birth control pills, immobile, and smokers are at increased risk of DVT after hip surgery.
3. A client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain. Today, the client came into the clinic complaining of her leg being hot, red and painful. What does the nurse suspect?
- A. Amputation
- B. Deep vein thrombosis
- C. Internal bleeding
- D. Kidney failure
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
4. A client is in the emergency room in critical condition and hypotensive. Her spouse is distraught. What is the priority nursing action?
- A. Maintain the client's blood pressure
- B. Call a chaplain
- C. Provide the spouse a chair
- D. Ask the client's spouse to explain what happened
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
5. 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.
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