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What is not a potential complication of RA?
- A. Paresthesia's
- B. Fibromyalgia
- C. Joint deformity
- D. Dry eyes
Correct Answer: A
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What is a symptom of the expected disease pattern of rheumatoid arthritis?
- A. Unilateral joint pain
- B. Bilateral joint pain
- C. Contralateral joint pain
- D. Obtuse variety joint pain
Correct Answer: B
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A nurse working in an orthopedic unit is caring for 4 clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for skin
breakdown?
- A. An adolescent who has a patella fracture and is in an immobilizer
- B. A young adult who has a femur fracture and is going to surgery in two hours
- C. A middle-aged adult who has fractured his radius and has a cast
- D. An older adult who has a hip fracture and is immobile
Correct Answer: D
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The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe
rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the
nurse?
- A. "Tell me about what medication you are taking"?
- B. "What physical limitations are you experiencing?"?
- C. "How does this impact your role in your family?"?
- D. "What therapies are you using to reduce swelling?"?
Correct Answer: C
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What is true about antiretroviral drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
- A. A few missed doses per month are acceptable
- B. Only specific licensed drugs are effective
- C. These drugs inhibit viral replication
- D. These drugs eradicate the virus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is that antiretroviral drugs inhibit viral replication. These medications work by interfering with the ability of the HIV virus to multiply in the body, helping to control the infection. Choice A is incorrect because consistency in taking antiretroviral drugs is crucial to their effectiveness. Missing doses can lead to treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant strains of HIV. Choice B is incorrect as there are multiple licensed drugs that are effective in treating HIV. Choice D is also incorrect as antiretroviral drugs do not kill the virus but rather suppress its replication.
A client is post-operative day 1 and reports a sudden increase in blood-tinged
liquid draining from his incision after feeling a popping sensation. What is the
nurse's next action?
- A. Send the client back to surgery
- B. Assess the wound for signs of dehiscence
- C. Call the provider immediately
- D. Prepare to culture the wound
Correct Answer: B
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