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The nurse is planning care for a post-operative client after a total hip
arthroplasty. What is the priority nursing intervention?
- A. Observe client for changes in mental status
- B. Use aseptic technique for wound care and emptying of drains
- C. Keep the client's heels off the bed
- D. Perform neurovascular assessments per protocol
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. Using standard precautions
- C. Applying hand sanitizer to gloves during cares
- D. Double gloving
Correct Answer: B
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What is an infectious disease that can be transmitted directly from one
person to another?
- A. A communicable disease
- B. A portal of exit from the reservoir
- C. A susceptible host
- D. A portal of entry to a host
Correct Answer: A
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The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with osteoarthritis.
What is the goal of medication therapy?
- A. Eradicate the disease
- B. Reduce pain and inflammation
- C. Turn on the immune system
- D. Manage weight loss
Correct Answer: B
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What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone
healing?
- A. Opioids
- B. Anticoagulants
- C. Narcotics
- D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
Correct Answer: D
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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
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