Nursing Elites

1. All of the following are electrolytes except:

• A. chloride
• B. potassium
• C. sodium
• D. iron

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Iron is not an electrolyte; electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and chloride help maintain fluid balance and are critical for nerve and muscle function.

2. Which of the following is not true about Pure Experimental research?

• A. There is a control group
• B. There is an experimental group
• C. Selection of subjects in the control group is randomized
• D. There is a careful selection of subjects in the experimental group

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In Pure Experimental research, subjects in the experimental group are typically selected randomly to minimize bias and ensure that the results are attributable to the intervention being studied. Therefore, the statement 'There is a careful selection of subjects in the experimental group' is not true. This careful selection would introduce bias and compromise the validity of the experimental results. Choices A, B, and C are true for Pure Experimental research as it involves both a control group, an experimental group, and randomization of subject selection in the control group to ensure comparability.

3. Clients with type 2 diabetes are most likely to achieve metabolic control if they:

• A. lose weight
• B. use self-monitoring of blood glucose
• C. eliminate all dietary sugars
• D. eat three regular meals daily

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Weight loss improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, making it a key strategy in managing type 2 diabetes.

4. Which of the following best represents the goal of reflective listening?

• A. Repeating what the patient says
• B. Informing using direct advice
• C. Keeping the patient talking
• D. Warning the patient

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The goal of reflective listening is to keep the patient talking, allowing them to express their thoughts and concerns fully. Choice A, 'Repeating what the patient says,' is incorrect as reflective listening involves paraphrasing or summarizing rather than verbatim repetition. Choice B, 'Informing using direct advice,' is incorrect because reflective listening focuses on understanding the patient's perspective rather than providing direct advice. Choice D, 'Warning the patient,' is also incorrect as reflective listening aims to create a safe and open environment for the patient to share without feeling judged or warned.

5. With which of the following should fluoride supplements never be taken?

• A. Water
• B. Juice
• C. Milk
• D. Soda

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Fluoride supplements should never be taken with milk because the fluoride binds with the calcium in the milk, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the fluoride supplement. Other beverages like water, juice, or soda do not share this characteristic as they do not contain the same level of calcium as milk. The rationale behind choosing milk as the correct answer is that it hampers the effectiveness of fluoride supplements, whereas the other choices do not.

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