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Question:
The clinic nurse evaluates a client for tendonitis of the elbow. Which
statement, if made by the client, indicates to the nurse a predisposition
to this condition?
A) "I recently changed jobs and now work as an apprentice carpenter."
B) "I play golf occasionally on weekends."
C) "I work as a receptionist and type all day."
D) "I am a retired teacher."
Answer: A) "I recently changed jobs and now work as an apprentice
carpenter."
Rationale: Tendonitis is often caused by repetitive motion or overuse.
Carpentry involves repetitive elbow movements, and a new job with
increased physical demands predisposes the client to developing
tendonitis.
Question:
The clinic nurse recommends a high-fiber diet for the older client
reporting constipation. The client asks the nurse how this will help.
Which statement by the nurse is best?
, A) "Fiber stimulates the intestinal muscles."
B) "Fiber increases the water content of your stool."
C) "Fiber lubricates the intestinal tract."
D) "Fiber decreases transit time through the colon."
Answer: B) "Fiber increases the water content of your stool."
Rationale: Dietary fiber absorbs water, increasing stool bulk and
softness, which facilitates easier passage. This is the primary
mechanism by which fiber relieves constipation.
Question:
A newborn receives an Apgar score of 3 at 1 minute after birth. The
nurse knows that a score of 3 indicates which of the following?
A) The newborn is in excellent condition.
B) The newborn has a life-threatening anomaly.
C) The newborn requires immediate resuscitation.
D) The newborn has mild respiratory distress.
Answer: C) The newborn requires immediate resuscitation.
Rationale: An Apgar score of 0-3 at 1 minute indicates severe distress
requiring immediate resuscitation. This score reflects significant
compromise in heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex
irritability, and color.
Question:
A young adult is brought to the emergency department for ingestion of
40 5-grain tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The patient's roommate
reports that the patient took the pills 2 days ago after a break up with