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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam
1. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
- A. Chronic pain
- B. Dupuytren’s contracture
- C. Inflammation
- D. Kyphosis
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.
2. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?
- A. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
- B. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
- C. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
- D. The nurse does not observe any drainage
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.
3. A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
- A. "I should choose red meat instead of poultry."?
- B. "I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats."?
- C. I can drink only white wine."?
- D. "I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day."?
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
4. What are signs of hearing loss? (Select all that apply)
- A. Presence of cerumen
- B. Presence of cerumen
- C. Tinnitus
- D. Frequent asking of others to repeat statements
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Signs of hearing loss include tinnitus, frequent asking to repeat statements, and shouting in conversations.
5. 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:
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