Nursing Elites

1. While completing a health history the client reports experiencing blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain. What condition does the nurse suspect?

• A. Macular degeneration
• B. Cataract
• C. Retinal detachment
• D. Glaucoma

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Cataracts can cause blurring of vision in both eyes without associated pain.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a femur fracture. What is NOT included in the evaluation of the neurovascular status of the client's affected extremity?

• A. Color
• B. Temperature
• C. Sensation
• D. Skin integrity

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client education?

• A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups
• B. Do high impact exercises like running
• C. Establish a regular sleep pattern
• D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. A client has an abdominal incision. The surgical wound was closed with 10 sutures. This surgical wound is healing by what process?

• A. Primary intention
• B. Binary intention
• C. Secondary intention
• D. None of the Above

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. 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.

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