Nursing Elites

1. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

• A. The client sets the cap down in a manner that does not contaminate it.
• B. The client drops the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac
• C. The client washes their hands before instilling the drops
• D. The client ensures that they touch the administration dropper to the eye

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

2. A client is bedridden and appears to be frail and malnourished. Which nursing interventions will increase the risk of pressure injury?

• A. Applying moisturizer to dry areas of the skin
• B. Massaging the client's reddened shoulders and heels
• C. Cleansing the skin routinely after soiling occurs
• D. Using a Hoyer lift for all transfers

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. A client with systemic lupus erythematous complains of flank pain. Which laboratory test does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

• A. Platelets
• B. Skin biopsy
• C. Creatinine
• D. Hemoglobin

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?

• A. A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm
• B. A client being discharged in 2 hours and needs to be taught how to use his crutches
• C. A client with RA and a scheduled pain medication
• D. A client with a fractured ankle who would like a glass of water

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. Which among the following is NOT the cause of pressure ulcers?

• A. Immobility
• B. Poor nutrition
• C. Moisture
• D. Adequate perfusion

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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