A wound has a blood-tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How
does the nurse document this finding?
- A. Creamy pus
- B. Serous
- C. Serosanguineous
- D. Purulent exudate
Correct Answer: C
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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
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The client states, "Why am I getting protein supplements while I am healing
from a bed sore?"? What is the best response by the nurse?
- A. Because it is easy to digest.'
- B. Protein has amin acid that promotes wound healing.'
- C. If you do not like it, you do not have to take it.'
- D. These supplements have nothing to do with your wound,'
Correct Answer: B
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Which among the following is NOT the cause of pressure ulcers?
- A. Immobility
- B. Poor nutrition
- C. Moisture
- D. Adequate perfusion
Correct Answer: D
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Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus
(HIV) transmission by health care workers?
- A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
- B. Intentional
- C. Using standard precautions
- D. Proliferative
Correct Answer: C
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The client is at risk for impaired skin integrity related to the need for several
weeks of bedrest. The nurse evaluates the client after 1 week and finds skin integrity is not impaired. In evaluating the plan of care, what is the nurse's best
action?
- A. Remove the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care since it has not occurred
- B. Change the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired mobility
- C. Modify the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired skin integrity
- D. Keep the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care the same since the risk factors are
still present
Correct Answer: D
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