Nursing Elites

1. The nurses assess the client's pain prior to completing a dressing change. The client says his current pain is 5/10, but he has pain of 10/10 when his dressing is changed. What is the priority intervention for this client?

• A. Offer the client protein with meals to promote healing
• B. Remove the old dressing with clean gloves
• C. Teach the client about nonpharmacological pain control methods
• D. Check medication administration record (MAR)for as needed orders (PRN)

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals?

• A. The Joint Commission
• B. Medicare
• C. The American Nurses Association
• D. The Institute of Medicine

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. 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:

4. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

• A. Administer antibiotics to the client
• B. Increase the client's protein intake
• C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
• D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. Convert 30 ml to ounces. (Type the answer as numeric only)

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 30 ml is equivalent to 1 ounce.

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