Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

• A. Fruit juice
• B. Alcohol
• C. Milk
• D. Coffee

Correct answer: B

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2. What occurs during stage three of bone healing?

• A. Consolidation
• B. Callus formation
• C. Granulation formation
• D. Hematoma formation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: During stage three of bone healing, callus formation occurs. This process involves the formation of a soft callus made of collagen and cartilage, which bridges the gap between bone fragments. Choice A, consolidation, typically happens in later stages and involves the hardening of the callus into mature bone. Choices C and D are incorrect as granulation formation and hematoma formation occur in earlier stages of bone healing, specifically stages one and two, respectively.

3. A goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent skin breakdown. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

• A. Assist the client to orthopneic position
• B. Offer the client a bedpan for toileting
• C. Offer a protein-rich diet
• D. Turn the client every 2 hours

Correct answer: D

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4. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

• A. Open reduction with external fixation
• B. External reduction and internal fixation
• C. External fixation with closed reduction
• D. Open reduction with internal fixation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

5. An area of erythema on the child's skin is being assessed by the nurse. The nurse presses down on the area, and the area becomes white. What time does the nurse document for this finding?

• A. Non-blanching
• B. Blanching
• C. Redness
• D. Warmth

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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