Nursing Elites

1. The client is at risk for impaired skin integrity related to the need for several weeks of bedrest. The nurse evaluates the client after 1 week and finds skin integrity is not impaired. In evaluating the plan of care, what is the nurse's best action?

• A. Remove the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care since it has not occurred
• B. Change the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired mobility
• C. Modify the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired skin integrity
• D. Keep the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care the same since the risk factors are still present

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. What should the nurse do first if they are stuck by a needle?

• A. Seek medical attention
• B. Flush the exposed skin with water
• C. Complete an incident report
• D. Report the exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. What lifestyle habits positively affect skin integrity?

• A. Regular exercise
• B. Tattoos
• C. Smoking
• D. Tanning

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. While completing a health history the client reports experiencing blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain. What condition does the nurse suspect?

• A. Macular degeneration
• B. Cataract
• C. Retinal detachment
• D. Glaucoma

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Cataracts can cause blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain.

5. What is the priority intervention for the nurse to enhance meeting the psychosocial needs of a client on transmission-based precautions?

• A. Allow the client sleep to build stamina
• B. Provide the client with diversional activities
• C. Maintain a six-foot distance from the client
• D. Provide a timeframe for the isolation

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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