Nursing Elites

1. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
• B. Medications
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

2. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud's phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

• A. Excessive heartburn
• B. Cyanosis of the lips
• C. Excess wrinkled skin
• D. Cold and purple nailbeds

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The client moves both crutches forward, with weight on the unaffected leg, and then moves the unaffected leg forward, shifting weight onto it. Which of the following gaits is being utilized?

• A. Two-point gait
• B. Three-point gait
• C. Four-point gait
• D. Unaffected gait

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Three-point gait. In a three-point gait, one leg is non-weight bearing, as described in the scenario where the client shifts weight onto the unaffected leg. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A two-point gait involves partial weight-bearing on both legs, a four-point gait involves weight-bearing on both legs, and 'Unaffected gait' is not a recognized term in gait patterns.

4. The nurse is most concerned about which of these findings in a client with systemic lupus erythematous?

• A. The client reports chronic fatigue
• B. The client has a butterfly rash
• C. Blood pressure of 126/85 mm Hg
• D. Urine output of 20 mL/hour

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. Which assessment is NOT a nonverbal sing of pain?

• A. Decreased attention span
• B. Grimacing
• C. Increase in heart rate
• D. Reported pain of 5/10

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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