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A man has been admitted to the hospital unit with a medical diagnosis of
COPD. He is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
Which positioning technique will best assist him with his breathing?
- A. Prone position
- B. Sim's position
- C. Lateral position
- D. Fowler's position
Correct Answer: D
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A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has pneumocystis
carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?
- A. Skin turgor
- B. Lung sounds
- C. Radial pulses
- D. Capillary refill
Correct Answer: B
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What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?
- A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear
- B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear
- C. Write down the message
- D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client
Correct Answer: D
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The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis one day after shoulder surgery. What would prompt the nurse to call the provider immediately?
- A. The client refused her pain medication this morning and is doing physical therapy.
- B. The client reports a minor headache and states she takes an over-the-counter pain pill at home.
- C. The client reports intermittent flatus and minor abdominal discomfort.
- D. The client has paresthesia in her fingers and intense increasing pain in her shoulder.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a client with rheumatoid arthritis one day after shoulder surgery, paresthesia in the fingers and intense increasing pain in the shoulder could indicate nerve compression or damage, which are serious post-operative complications. This situation requires immediate attention from the provider to prevent further complications and ensure appropriate management. The other options, such as refusing pain medication, reporting a minor headache, or experiencing minor abdominal discomfort, are important but not as urgent or indicative of potential serious complications as paresthesia in the fingers and intense increasing pain in the shoulder.
A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old male quadriplegic client. Which of the following treatments would the nurse perform to decrease the risk of joint contracture and promote joint mobility?
- A. Administer glucosamine supplements
- B. Turn the client every 2 hours
- C. Provide active range of motion (ROM)
- D. Provide passive range of motion (ROM)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is to provide passive range of motion (ROM). In quadriplegic clients, who have limited or no movement of their limbs, passive ROM exercises are crucial to maintain joint mobility and prevent joint contractures. Administering glucosamine supplements (choice A) is not directly related to promoting joint mobility. Turning the client every 2 hours (choice B) is essential for preventing pressure ulcers but does not directly address joint contracture and mobility. Providing active ROM exercises (choice C) may not be suitable for quadriplegic clients as they are unable to perform these movements on their own.
Which of the following statements by a client with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) does NOT requires further teaching?
- A. I can spread this through contact with surfaces, so I need to wear gloves in public.'
- B. Because I have HIV, that means I'm an AIDS patient'
- C. I need to ensure that I place my needles in a proper needle disposal container.'
- D. I can still have unprotected intercourse with my partner since he does not have HIV.'
Correct Answer: C
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