Nursing Elites

1. The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time and he denies any type of eye pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspects the clients has?

• A. Cataracts
• B. Diabetic retinopathy
• C. Corneal dystrophy
• D. Conjunctivitis

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. How many mg is 5000 mcg? (Type answer as numeric only)

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 5000 mcg is equal to 5 mg.

3. The following client come to the ophthalmology clinic. Which client needs to be seen first?

• A. Client who had recent cataract surgery and has worsening vision
• B. Client with an absent red reflex on ophthalmic examination
• C. Client with an intraocular pressure of 24 mm Hg
• D. Client with a tearing, reddened eye with exudate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Worsening vision after cataract surgery requires immediate attention to prevent complications.

4. A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has pneumocystis carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?

• A. Skin turgor
• B. Lung sounds
• C. Radial pulses
• D. Capillary refill

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. 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.

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