Nursing Elites

1. The nurse suspects a 3-year-old who is coughing vigorously has aspirated a small object. Which action should the nurse take?

• A. Deliver upward abdominal thrusts with a fisted hand
• B. Perform a blind finger sweep of the child's mouth
• C. Complete five rapid back blows between the shoulder blades
• D. Encourage the child to continue coughing

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. A client has suffered from a femur fracture. What is the nurse's priority assessment?

• A. Pain
• B. Medication history
• C. Pedal pulses
• D. Socio-economic status

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

4. What phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3-5 days?

• A. Maturation
• B. Intentional
• C. Inflammatory
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. What nursing interventions increase the risk the pressure injuries?

• A. Padding hard surfaces
• B. Have client sit in wheelchair as much as possible
• C. Place pillows between bony surfaces
• D. Keep head of bed (HOB) at or less than 3

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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