Nursing Elites

1. A well-rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training and aerobic conditioning. What statements are true about a well-rounded fitness program? (Select all that apply)

• A. Movement against resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
• B. Intensity is the amount of time a person is exercising
• C. Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
• D. all of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Resistance training, proper stretching, and exercise duration/intensity contribute to a well-rounded fitness program.

2. What is the likely reason that a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) would succumb to pneumonia while a healthy person exposed to the same infection did not?

• A. The client with AIDS is a susceptible host
• B. The client with AIDS has greater immune defenses
• C. The client with AIDS was not as careful
• D. The client with AIDS has more portals of entry

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what adverse effect of this medication?

• A. Bleeding
• B. Insomnia
• C. Blurred vision
• D. Constipation

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What activities should the client avoid after cataract surgery? (Select all that apply)

• A. Blowing one’s nose
• B. Bearing down during defecation
• C. Lifting items heavier than 10 pounds
• D. All of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: After cataract surgery, the client should avoid activities that can increase intraocular pressure. Blowing one’s nose and bearing down during defecation can raise the pressure inside the eye, which can be harmful during the healing process. Lifting items heavier than 10 pounds can also lead to an increase in intraocular pressure. Therefore, all the activities mentioned in the choices (nose blowing, bearing down during defecation, and lifting heavy items) should be avoided after cataract surgery to promote proper healing and reduce the risk of complications.

5. 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

Rationale:

Similar Questions