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A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion
injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as
increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
- A. Elementary school teacher
- B. Nursing assistant
- C. Assembly line worker
- D. Truck driver
Correct Answer: A
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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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What does CREST stand for?
- A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines
- B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and
Telangiectasia - C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
- D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia
Correct Answer: D
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The nurse is teaching a client with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis about home safety. Which statement should the nurse include?
- A. "My grandfather always had problems with his arthritis, and he would tell me that it is better to be more stoic and not let pain interrupt your life"?
- B. "There are many adaptive devices such as grab bars, reaching tools, grasping devices, and adaptive silverware available that may help you."?
- C. "Place throw rugs throughout your home. You will enjoy how pretty they are, and you can use them to cover up power cords, so you do not trip on them."?
- D. "Lack of home safety may be an issue of compliance. Are you being compliant with your medication?"?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. This statement is the most appropriate because it focuses on providing practical solutions to enhance the client's safety at home while managing rheumatoid arthritis. Adaptive devices like grab bars, reaching tools, grasping devices, and adaptive silverware can help the client maintain independence and prevent accidents. Choice A is incorrect as it does not provide practical advice on home safety but rather a personal anecdote. Choice C is incorrect as throw rugs can pose a tripping hazard instead of enhancing safety. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not directly address home safety measures but rather shifts the focus to medication compliance.
An area of erythema on the child's skin is being assessed by the nurse. The
nurse presses down on the area, and the area becomes white. What time does
the nurse document for this finding?
- A. Non-blanching
- B. Blanching
- C. Redness
- D. Warmth
Correct Answer: B
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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
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