Nursing Elites

1. What is the best goal for pain control in a client with RA?

• A. The client will eat healthy meals today and stay hydrated
• B. The client will have throughout the entire day
• C. The client will have pain less than 3/10 for most of the day
• D. The client will have pain less than 8/10 throughout the day

Correct answer: D

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2. Which test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

• A. Phalen's maneuver
• B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
• C. Proprioception
• D. Blood culture

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density. Phalen's maneuver (choice A) is a test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to osteoporosis. Proprioception (choice C) refers to the sense of body position and is not a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. Blood culture (choice D) is used to detect infections caused by bacteria in the bloodstream and is not relevant to the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

3. A provider has ordered a wound culture for a client with a non-healing wound. What is the nurse's first action?

• A. Label the specimen tube
• B. Put on non-sterile gloves
• C. Gently remove the soiled dressings
• D. Irrigate the wound

Correct answer: B

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4. A client with a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus develops pneumonia. What type of infection is this?

• A. An opportunistic infection
• B. A root cause infection
• C. A pathogenic infection
• D. A nosocomial infection

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: An opportunistic infection. In patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), infections like pneumonia are considered opportunistic because they take advantage of a weakened immune system. Option B, root cause infection, is incorrect as it does not describe the nature of the infection in relation to the patient's condition. Option C, pathogenic infection, is incorrect because while pneumonia is caused by pathogens, in the context of HIV, it is specifically termed as an opportunistic infection. Option D, nosocomial infection, is also incorrect as it refers to infections acquired in a healthcare setting, not related to the patient's HIV status.

5. A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

• A. Fruit juice
• B. Alcohol
• C. Milk
• D. Coffee

Correct answer: B

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