Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following assessments is found in neurovascular compromise?

• A. Tingling
• B. Strong pulses
• C. Warm skin
• D. Full range motion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Tingling is a common sign of neurovascular compromise.

2. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

• A. The client sets the cap down in a manner that does not contaminate it.
• B. The client drops the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac
• C. The client washes their hands before instilling the drops
• D. The client ensures that they touch the administration dropper to the eye

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

3. A nurse assesses an area of skin over a bony prominence. What finding would be most concerning?

• A. Redness
• B. Non-blanching
• C. Blanching
• D. Warmth

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. The nurse assesses a wound with exudate. What should not be included when documenting the exudate?

• A. Amount
• B. Consistency
• C. Heat
• D. Odor

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. A client has an open wound with creamy thick yellow drainage. How would the nurse document this finding?

• A. Purulent
• B. Serosanguinous
• C. Sanguineous
• D. Serous

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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