MDC 1 2356 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+ 2025
What is the best goal for pain control in a client with Rheumatoid arthritis? -
ANSWER>>The client will have pain less than 3/10 for most of the day.
A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noticed that the
pins appear red, swollen, and there is purulent drainage. What action does the
nurse take first? - ANSWER>>Collect a culture of the purulent fluid.
What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearing
impaired client? - ANSWER>>Speak slowly and clearly while facing the patient.
A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse
demonstrates empathy? - ANSWER>>This must be hard news to hear. Tell me
about it.
The nurse notices a new area of skin breakdown near the site of a dressing. This
would be an example of which phase of the nursing process? -
ANSWER>>Assessment
A client is in the emergency room in critical condition and hypotensive. Her
spouse is distraught. What is the priority nursing action? - ANSWER>>Maintain
the clients blood pressure
During a skin inspection at the outpatient clinic the nurse notices patches of
thick, red skin with silvery scales on the clients elbows and knees. What skin
abnormality does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER>>Psoriasis
,A client with lupus may experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the
nurse include when providing client education about this? - ANSWER>>"In order
to avoid flare ups of Raynaud's ensure you wear gloves in the winter"
A nurse is caring for an intubated and sedated geriatric client. What
intervention is most appropriate for reducing the risk for a friction shear injury?
- ANSWER>>Use a mechanical lift to reposition the client every 2 hours
The 65 year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he
thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time, and he denies any type of eye
pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspect the client has? -
ANSWER>>Cataracts
The client with Rheumatoid arthritis complains of intently dry eyes. What does
the nurse suspect. - ANSWER>>Sjogrens's syndrome
The nurse assess's the clients pain prior to completing a dressing change. The
client says his current pain is 5/10, but he has pain of 10/10 when his dressing is
changed. What is the priority intervention for this client? - ANSWER>>Check
medication administration record(MAR) for as needed orders. (PRN)
The nurse Is caring for four clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see
first? - ANSWER>>A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm
A wound has a blood tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How
does the nurse document this finding? - ANSWER>>SEROSANGUINEOUS
What are some expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid
arthritis? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER>>Reduced inflammation
Decreased pain
Increased quality of life
, What is the priority nursing intervention for a client with lupus who is receiving
steroids for a flare up? - ANSWER>>The nurse washes their hands before
entering the room
The nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER>>Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness.
What is NOT appropriate client education on me preventing the spread of
MRSA? - ANSWER>>Use a bath sponge to cleanse the skin
A nurse is teaching a client about adequate nutrition and hydration for the
client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS). What is Important to
teach the client? - ANSWER>>Include many fresh vegetables and fresh fruits in
your diet.
Drink at least 2-3L of fluids per day
Eat high-calorie foods
Choose foods high in protein
The nurse is providing medication education for a client with osteoarthritis.
What teaching should the nurse include in the education? - ANSWER>>You
should not take more than 4000mg of acetaminophen a day
A client has cellulitis in his left arm. Which statement by the client indicates a
correct understanding of symptom management? - ANSWER>>"I can use a
warm, moist towel on my arm"
What are opportunistic infections associated with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome(AIDS)? - ANSWER>>Candidiasis
Pneumocystis jroveci pneumonia
Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
Correct Answers Rated A+ 2025
What is the best goal for pain control in a client with Rheumatoid arthritis? -
ANSWER>>The client will have pain less than 3/10 for most of the day.
A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noticed that the
pins appear red, swollen, and there is purulent drainage. What action does the
nurse take first? - ANSWER>>Collect a culture of the purulent fluid.
What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearing
impaired client? - ANSWER>>Speak slowly and clearly while facing the patient.
A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse
demonstrates empathy? - ANSWER>>This must be hard news to hear. Tell me
about it.
The nurse notices a new area of skin breakdown near the site of a dressing. This
would be an example of which phase of the nursing process? -
ANSWER>>Assessment
A client is in the emergency room in critical condition and hypotensive. Her
spouse is distraught. What is the priority nursing action? - ANSWER>>Maintain
the clients blood pressure
During a skin inspection at the outpatient clinic the nurse notices patches of
thick, red skin with silvery scales on the clients elbows and knees. What skin
abnormality does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER>>Psoriasis
,A client with lupus may experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the
nurse include when providing client education about this? - ANSWER>>"In order
to avoid flare ups of Raynaud's ensure you wear gloves in the winter"
A nurse is caring for an intubated and sedated geriatric client. What
intervention is most appropriate for reducing the risk for a friction shear injury?
- ANSWER>>Use a mechanical lift to reposition the client every 2 hours
The 65 year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he
thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time, and he denies any type of eye
pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspect the client has? -
ANSWER>>Cataracts
The client with Rheumatoid arthritis complains of intently dry eyes. What does
the nurse suspect. - ANSWER>>Sjogrens's syndrome
The nurse assess's the clients pain prior to completing a dressing change. The
client says his current pain is 5/10, but he has pain of 10/10 when his dressing is
changed. What is the priority intervention for this client? - ANSWER>>Check
medication administration record(MAR) for as needed orders. (PRN)
The nurse Is caring for four clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see
first? - ANSWER>>A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm
A wound has a blood tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How
does the nurse document this finding? - ANSWER>>SEROSANGUINEOUS
What are some expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid
arthritis? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER>>Reduced inflammation
Decreased pain
Increased quality of life
, What is the priority nursing intervention for a client with lupus who is receiving
steroids for a flare up? - ANSWER>>The nurse washes their hands before
entering the room
The nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER>>Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness.
What is NOT appropriate client education on me preventing the spread of
MRSA? - ANSWER>>Use a bath sponge to cleanse the skin
A nurse is teaching a client about adequate nutrition and hydration for the
client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS). What is Important to
teach the client? - ANSWER>>Include many fresh vegetables and fresh fruits in
your diet.
Drink at least 2-3L of fluids per day
Eat high-calorie foods
Choose foods high in protein
The nurse is providing medication education for a client with osteoarthritis.
What teaching should the nurse include in the education? - ANSWER>>You
should not take more than 4000mg of acetaminophen a day
A client has cellulitis in his left arm. Which statement by the client indicates a
correct understanding of symptom management? - ANSWER>>"I can use a
warm, moist towel on my arm"
What are opportunistic infections associated with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome(AIDS)? - ANSWER>>Candidiasis
Pneumocystis jroveci pneumonia
Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
