Nursing Elites

1. The client states, “the doctor says I am nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be the best response by the nurse?

• A. I am sorry you did not understand. Would you like a different doctor?
• B. Nearsighted, or myopia means that you have difficulty seeing things at a distance.
• C. You will need to have glasses.
• D. This means you won’t ever need glasses.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct response is to explain to the client what nearsightedness means, which is having difficulty seeing distant objects, as known as myopia. Choice A is not helpful as changing doctors is not necessary for this situation. Choice C is premature as wearing glasses is a possible solution but not the only one. Choice D is incorrect as nearsightedness (myopia) often requires glasses for correction.

2. What lifestyle habits positively affect skin integrity?

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

Correct answer: A

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3. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a femur fracture. What is NOT included in the evaluation of the neurovascular status of the client's affected extremity?

• A. Color
• B. Temperature
• C. Sensation
• D. Skin integrity

Correct answer: D

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4. What nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)?

• A. Intense cold therapy to the extremities
• B. Encourage ultraviolet (UV) light exposure
• C. Administer topical hydrocortisone
• D. Administer antibiotics

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. What does CREST stand for?

• A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines
• B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia

Correct answer: D

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