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

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2. What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?

• A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear
• B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear
• C. Write down the message
• D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client

Correct answer: D

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3. Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. What is this complication called?

• A. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• B. Avascular necrosis
• C. Delayed union
• D. Complex regional pain syndrome

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the condition where bone tissue dies due to the disruption of blood supply to the bone. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Choice A) is a chronic pain condition, delayed union (Choice C) refers to a delayed healing of a fracture, and complex regional pain syndrome (Choice D) is a chronic pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg.

4. What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)

• A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
• B. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
• C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
• D. All of The Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Wearing sunglasses, washing hands before touching eyelids, and wearing eye protection when working with fluids are important health promotion activities for vision.

5. The client had surgery one day ago. What assessment is most likely related to pain?

• A. Blood pressure of 175/90 mm Hg
• B. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute
• C. Heart rate 60 beats/minute
• D. Oxygen saturation of 97%

Correct answer: A

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