Nursing Elites

1. What is an example of proper body mechanics when lifting?

• A. Lifting the object with your back
• B. Standing with a narrow stance
• C. Lifting excessive weight to strengthen the muscles
• D. Holding the object close to the body

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Proper body mechanics include holding objects close to the body to prevent injury.

2. The nurse notices a new area of skin breakdown near the site of a dressing. This would be an example of which phase of the nursing process?

• A. Diagnosis
• B. Assessment
• C. Implementation
• D. Evaluation

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. What is accurate health promotion teaching to prevent ear infection or trauma? (Select all that apply)

• A. Blow nose gently without blocking nostrils
• B. Wear hearing protection when exposed to loud noise
• C. Avoid using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct health promotion teachings to prevent ear infection or trauma include blowing the nose gently without blocking nostrils, wearing hearing protection when exposed to loud noise, and avoiding the use of cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear. Blocking one nostril when blowing the nose is incorrect, as it can cause problems. Therefore, choice A is inaccurate. Additionally, using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the external ear can lead to trauma or infection, making choice C a correct preventive measure.

4. A goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent skin breakdown. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

• A. Assist the client to orthopneic position
• B. Offer the client a bedpan for toileting
• C. Offer a protein-rich diet
• D. Turn the client every 2 hours

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What does CREST stand for?

• A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines
• B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
• D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia

Correct answer: D

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