Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with osteoarthritis. What is the goal of medication therapy?

• A. Eradicate the disease
• B. Reduce pain and inflammation
• C. Turn on the immune system
• D. Manage weight loss

Correct answer: B

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2. A nurse assesses an audible grating sound (Crepitus) when a client with osteoarthritis moves his knees. What is the cause of this sound?

• A. A herniated disk in the diseased joint
• B. Pieces of bone and cartilage floating
• C. Popping bursae from standing
• D. Years of an autoimmune process

Correct answer: A

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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

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4. A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and transformed into bone?

• A. Stage 3
• B. Stage 5
• C. Stage 1
• D. Stage 4

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. 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.

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