Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. The client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A. "Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling but should be removed after 20 minutes."?
• B. "Heat always makes the swelling go down. You do not need any other interventions."?
• C. "Try high impact exercise exercise like running to loosen up your joints and reduce pain."?
• D. "Apply ice packs. It is generally okay to keep them on for up to one hour at a time."?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. The client states, "Why am I getting protein supplements while I am healing from a bed sore?"? What is the best response by the nurse?

• A. Because it is easy to digest.'
• B. Protein has amin acid that promotes wound healing.'
• C. If you do not like it, you do not have to take it.'
• D. These supplements have nothing to do with your wound,'

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old client and notes a temperature of 101�F. How does the nurse interpret this finding?

• A. Hyperthermia
• B. A cold environment
• C. Normal
• D. Hypothermia

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A temperature of 101�F is indicative of hyperthermia, which is an elevated body temperature. Hyperthermia is commonly associated with fever or environmental factors such as excessive heat exposure. Choice B, 'A cold environment,' is incorrect as hyperthermia refers to elevated body temperature, not a cold environment. Choice C, 'Normal,' is incorrect as a temperature of 101�F is above the normal range for body temperature. Choice D, 'Hypothermia,' is incorrect as hypothermia refers to a low body temperature, not an elevated one.

5. 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

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