A nurse is providing education in a community setting about general measures to avoid excessive sun exposure. Which of the following recommendations is appropriate?
- A. Apply sunscreen only after going into the water.
- B. Avoid peak exposure hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- C. Wear loosely woven clothing for added ventilation.
- D. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more before sun exposure.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher before sun exposure is a key measure to prevent UV damage. Sunscreen should be applied before water exposure, peak hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tightly woven clothing is better for protection.
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After teaching the client with a femoral fracture about the purpose of treatment with skeletal traction, which of the following, if stated by the client, would indicate the need for additional teaching?
- A. To align injured bones.
- B. To provide long-term pull.
- C. To apply 25 lb of traction.
- D. To pull weight with a boot.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The amount of traction (e.g., 25 lb) is specific to the injury and not a general purpose, indicating a misunderstanding.
The nurse is teaching the client how to care for her ileostomy. The client asks the nurse how long she can wear her pouch before changing it. The nurse responds:
- A. The pouch is changed only when it leaks.
- B. You can wear the pouch for about 4 to 7 days.
- C. You can wear the pouch for about 4 to 7 days.
- D. It depends on your activity level and your diet.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ileostomy pouch is typically worn for 4 to 7 days unless it leaks or causes skin irritation, providing a standard guideline for routine changes. Activity level and diet may influence output but are not the primary determinants for pouch change frequency. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Synthesize
Blood pressure in the systemic circulation is highest in the:
- A. Arterioles
- B. Capillaries
- C. Aorta
- D. Venules
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure is highest in the aorta, where blood is ejected directly from the left ventricle during systole, generating peak pressure (systolic pressure). As blood flows through arterioles, capillaries, and venules, pressure progressively decreases due to resistance and vessel compliance. This makes the aorta the correct answer.
A client who has had a total laryngectomy appears withdrawn and depressed. He keeps the curtain drawn, refuses visitors, and indicates a desire to be left alone. Which nursing intervention would have the threshold to be removed.
- A. Discussing his behavior with his wife to determine the cause.
- B. Exploring his future plans.
- C. Respecting his need for privacy.
- D. Encouraging him to express his feelings nonverbally and in writing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging nonverbal or written expression allows the client to process emotions despite speech loss, addressing psychological needs. Discussing with his wife breaches confidentiality. Exploring future plans may be premature. Respecting privacy may reinforce withdrawal.
A client with renal calculi has a stent placed. The nurse should teach:
- A. Report blood in urine.
- B. Avoid all activity.
- C. Remove the stent at home.
- D. Expect no discomfort.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood in urine may indicate stent issues, requiring medical attention.
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