Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

• A. Older age
• B. Sports injuries
• C. Obesity
• D. Vegan diet

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone healing?

• A. Opioids
• B. Anticoagulants
• C. Narcotics
• D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. By providing measures to reduce skin breakdown, how does the nurse break the chain of infection?

• A. Sterilizing the area to reduce the reservoir risk
• B. Maintaining the integrity of a portal of entry
• C. Creating a reservoir to decrease the risk of infection
• D. Creating a susceptible host

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of increasing daily physical activity?

• A. The client reports decreased social interaction
• B. The client reports more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
• C. The client reports a fall
• D. The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because reporting less fatigue when walking up stairs indicates improved physical endurance, showing progress in increasing daily activity. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because decreased social interaction, increased NSAID use, and experiencing a fall are not indicators of successful progress in increasing daily physical activity.

5. A nurse is caring for an immobile client. What is the priority assessment of this client?

• A. Palpate for edema
• B. Auscultate for bowel sounds
• C. Inspect the skin for injury
• D. Auscultation of lung sounds

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Inspecting the skin for injury is crucial to prevent pressure ulcers and other complications in immobile clients.

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