Rasmussen MDC 1 Practice Exam

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• When assessing a patient's temperature, if the patient has just consumed a hot or cold drink, how long should you wait before taking the reading?
• Which phrase best illustrates open-ended questioning when delivering a new diagnosis?
• CRP levels rise in response to inflammation or infection. Which option states this correctly?
• Which statement best describes natural passive immunity?
• In the 5Ps framework for limb assessment, Paresthesia refers to which finding?
• After delivering a new diagnosis, which approach best helps assess the patient's support system?
• CRP levels are used to indicate inflammation and infection. True or False?
• Which infection is listed as an AIDS opportunistic infection?
• In fracture primary assessment, which finding is most important to evaluate distal perfusion?
• Which statement best describes the effect of many medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
• A traveler who just returned from overseas with respiratory symptoms requires what type of isolation?
• Which of the following is a primary consideration in fracture care during the initial assessment?
• Which activity should a person with narcolepsy avoid during daytime drowsiness?
• In rheumatoid arthritis, which finding is commonly positive?
• Which term describes the reopening of a closed surgical incision?
• Which laboratory test is used to detect autoimmune activity in connective tissue disease?
• Lupus assessment may include which of the following findings?
• Purulent drainage is best described as which of the following?
• Systemic lupus erythematosus commonly affects which organ, necessitating monitoring of BUN, Creatinine, and GFR?
• What type of healing is expected with an uncomplicated surgical incision?
• Fetuses receive which type of immunity from the mother?
• Stage 2 of bone healing is characterized by which process and its timing?
• In a patient with hypotension, what is a priority intervention to prevent hypovolemic shock?
• Which action best maintains a sterile field during a procedure?
• If a child is choking but still coughing, which action is recommended immediately?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for osteoarthritis?
• Which condition involves the abdominal contents protruding through the incision?
• Purulent wound drainage should be cultured; which statement about gloves is correct?
• Among the 5Ps used to assess limb status, which term is NOT included?
• Elbows and knees with red and silvery skin is a sign of which condition, and what should you not use on these areas?
• Rheumatoid factor can be detected in connective tissue diseases. Which statement is correct?
• What is the mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
• Upon entering the room of a patient requiring 85% oxygen, what is the first action the nurse should take?
• A fistula is best described as which of the following?
• Wound healing relies on which nutrient as the most critical?
• Which of the following is listed as a sign of inflammation?
• When lupus involves the kidneys, which labs should be monitored?
• Which description best defines a sentinel event in healthcare?
• Which dietary changes are recommended to manage gout?
• Which statement about anaphylaxis is accurate?
• What is the primary action of HIV medications?
• Which parameter is not typically included in wound exudate documentation?
• Stage 3 of bone healing is characterized by which event?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
• Cataracts are characterized by which vision changes?
• Wound healing is optimized by adequate intake of which nutrient?
• Which phase of wound healing involves remodeling and strengthening of scar tissue?
• Which description matches sanguineous drainage?
• If a patient with a cast reports increasing pain despite analgesics, what action should be taken?
• Which lab tests are commonly used in lupus evaluation?
• For bed-ridden patients, what practices help prevent skin breakdown?
• Which device is used to assist safe transfers and reduce injury risk?
• Which statement about HIV progression is accurate?
• Infection drainage is typically described as which characteristics?
• If a patient speaks a language you do not understand, what is the appropriate action?
• What isolation precaution is indicated for tuberculosis?
• Is HIV/AIDS considered an autoimmune disease?
• Purulent drainage is typically characterized by which odor/color?
• Which of the following is NOT a Braden scale subscale?
• When applying an ice pack, which guideline is recommended?
• Lupus assessment may reveal which of the following findings?
• Which test is used to detect antibodies against ribonucleoprotein (RNP) in connective tissue disease?
• For a patient on bed rest who presents with leg pain, which assessment helps evaluate DVT risk?
• During sterile field preparation, which action is correct?
• In patient safety, what does the acronym ABCs stand for?
• Compartment syndrome is best described as which condition?
• Which option is NOT a stage of bone healing?
• A communicable disease is defined as what?
• In nursing practice, what is true about a nursing diagnosis when risk remains present after an event (e.g., healed pressure ulcer but patient remains bed-ridden)?
• Which statement is true regarding HIV antiretroviral therapy?
• A pressure ulcer with exposed bone and muscle is classified as which stage?
• Hypothermia is defined as a temperature:
• For an unconscious patient, what equipment should be ready during oral care?
• For newly diagnosed HIV patients, the initial clinical assessment should focus on which aspect?
• Which practice is most likely to worsen dry skin after a shower?
• In Raynaud's phenomenon, which areas can experience reduced blood flow due to vasospasm besides the fingers?
• Hyperthermia is defined as a fever:
• What is a sign of a pressure injury in an immobile patient?
• A wound bed described as eschar is categorized as which wound type?
• Which stage occurs during 3-8 weeks after fracture?
• Which term matches the description 'excessive urination'?
• Which antibody is ribonucleoprotein (RNP) associated with connective tissue disease?
• Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are commonly tested in which category of diseases?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoarthritis?
• Stage 4 of bone healing involves what change to the callus?
• Rheumatoid factor is most closely associated with which condition?
• A wound bed that appears black due to dead tissue is best described as which tissue term?
• What is the recommended disposal practice when handling needles from an HIV patient?
• Purulent drainage is best described as what?
• ANA positive results indicate that the immune system is attacking what?
• If a patient hasn't bathed in months, what is the first nursing action?
• What is the appropriate action when a cast has increasing pain not relieved by medications?
• Which statement about fistula formation is accurate?
• Rheumatoid factor is most closely associated with which condition?
• A positive ANA result indicates the immune system is attacking what?
• Which action is included in prioritization when assessing a patient using the ABC approach?
• What does unstageable mean in wound assessment?
• Stage 5 bone healing involves which process and time frame?
• What is the hallmark daytime symptom of narcolepsy?
• For bed-ridden patients, what positioning is recommended to protect bony prominences?
• Which description best fits purulent drainage with a strong odor and color?
• Which treatment is primary for osteomyelitis according to the material?
• A fistula is best described as which of the following?
• Glaucoma is best described as which of the following?
• What is the effect of re-exposure to HIV in someone already infected?
• What is an appropriate nursing action when a patient reports pain that increases during dressing changes?
• Lupus damage mechanism includes
• Which statement about transmission of disease is correct?
• Which statement about the Braden scale is true?
• Osteoarthritis is primarily due to which process?
• Which of the following is listed as a nonverbal pain sign?
• In the context of increased pressure in the fascia, which statement is correct?
• After a needle-stick exposure, what is the first step?
• Showering with hot water has what effect on the skin?
• CRP levels rise in response to what?
• What are the four stages of wound healing in order?
• Which combination correctly describes the dryness symptoms of Sjögren syndrome?
• During fracture healing, which stage is associated with consolidation and remodeling continuing up to about a year?
• Which skin finding is most consistent with psoriasis?
• In wound care assessment, which aspects should be noted about exudate?
• Osteomyelitis is primarily treated with which intervention?
• In psychosocial nursing care, what is an appropriate intervention?
• Which communication approach is best for a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient?
• Dehisced wound is best defined as which?
• What is the hallmark symptom of osteoarthritis?
• When administering eye drops to a patient, what is the correct technique?
• Which marker is commonly positive in rheumatoid arthritis?
• Which item is NOT listed as a pressure ulcer risk factor?
• Which position is recommended for a patient with COPD to improve breathing?
• Which symptoms are characteristic of Sjögren syndrome?
• Interventions to reduce risk of pressure injuries include
• Which complication associated with NSAID use can inhibit bone healing?
• What does polyurea refer to?
• Management of narcolepsy daytime drowsiness includes which of the following?
• AIDS nutrition education emphasizes
• Which description matches serosanguineous drainage?
• What is the first step in the nursing process?
• A wound in which no muscle is visible through the skin corresponds to which stage?
• In passive range of motion, who moves the limb?
• Which statement lists the five P's of neurovascular assessment after a fracture?
• After an amputation, phantom pain is categorized as what type of pain?
• Which statement best describes the priority framework used in patient care including ABCs and Maslow's Hierarchy?
• Lupus is best described as which of the following?
• In the care of a patient with quadriplegia, which intervention is commonly used to maintain joint mobility?
• In AIDS, which opportunistic infection is most common and prioritized for assessment?
• During Stage 1 of bone healing, which event occurs at the fracture site?
• What is the primary purpose of Joint Commission standards in health care organizations?
• What instruction is given for patients with AIDS in the material?
• What is a recommended infection-control measure for MRSA?
• Raynaud's phenomenon involves decreased blood flow to certain areas due to what mechanism?
• Which factors are listed as pressure ulcer causes?
• Which statement about HIV transmission routes is supported by the material?
• Lupus lab evaluation commonly includes
• Which temperature range is cited as the normal range in the material?
• Common opportunistic infections in AIDS include
• Which aspect do JCAHO standards focus on when evaluating health care organizations?
• Which of the following best describes the primary defense against pathogens?
• What does ESR measure?
• Which rash is commonly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?
• Which description correctly characterizes HIV medications' primary effect?
• Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly associated with which factor?
• Which sequence correctly lists the four stages of wound healing?
• Which statement about rheumatoid arthritis medications is accurate?
• Cataracts cause which of the following vision changes?
• When assessing an immobile patient with suspected respiratory compromise, what should be assessed first?
• What is the primary effect of many medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
• Evisceration describes which scenario?
• In AIDS care, which organ system is a top priority for identifying opportunistic infections?
• Which skin care guidance is appropriate for lupus patient according to client education?
• Older patients are at a higher risk for which issue in immobile patients?
• What is the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for adults?
• Which items are listed as Habits that affect the skin?
• Which laboratory test is commonly used to indicate inflammation in rheumatic diseases?
• Which of the following is one of the five P's used in neurovascular assessment of a fracture?
• What is the best source for pain assessment?
• CRP production occurs in which organ?
• Which medications may be used in managing lupus?
• The Braden scale is used to assess risk for which condition?
• Which type of questioning is preferred when assessing a stressed patient?
• Which statement about connective tissue diseases is true regarding rheumatoid factor (RF)?
• Which of the following is a lupus S/S (systemic sign or symptom)?
• What is a typical goal of medications for rheumatoid arthritis?
• What is an opportunistic infection?
• Wound exudate documentation should record
• Which measure helps prevent spread of MRSA?
• Leukemia is best described as what?
• Which communication strategy is essential when interacting with a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient?
• HIV can be transmitted through which of the following routes?
• Rheumatoid arthritis typical features include
• Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for osteoarthritis?
• What procedure is used to relieve pressure in compartment syndrome?
• Unsafe intake of acetaminophen can cause damage to which organ?
• Which description matches serous drainage?
• According to the prioritization sequence described, which step comes immediately after exposing the area during trauma assessment?
• In a standard bed bath, which area is washed first?