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QOD 44: Stress Incontinence (GI/GU/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 10, 2016

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Question: A patient with stress incontinence is undergoing treatment through rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles. Which statement by the patient suggests that he is responding to the treatment? Answer: C. “I have not leaked urine the last several times I have coughed.” Rationale: Stress incontinence describes a condition in which a patient leaks urine […]

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QOD 42: Communication with a Patient with Hearing Loss (Fundamentals/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 08, 2016

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Answer: B. Writing down pertinent information for the patient to read Rationale: A patient with hearing loss and who has no assistive devices for hearing needs teaching through a method that promotes another one of the senses, such as through reading visual materials. It is not appropriate to shout at a patient, expect him to […]

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QOD 41: Prostesis in amputation patient (Musculoskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 07, 2016

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Answer: D. The level of the amputation Rationale: Various factors go into determining the most appropriate type of prosthetic appliance to use for a patient who has had a limb amputation. The type of prosthetic may be determined by factors such as the level of the amputation, the patients functional abilities, and the condition of […]

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QOD 40: Dysphagia in a Stroke Patient (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 04, 2016

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Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a stroke. The nurse arranges for a swallowing screening to be performed on this patient. Which best describes the purpose of this test? Answer: B. To assess the amount of dysphagia present Rationale: A swallowing test would help the provider to determine the […]

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QOD 39: Nutrition and COPD (Respiratory/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 03, 2016

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Answer: D. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Rationale: A patient with COPD suffers from a chronic disease that can progressively worsen if he does not take care of his health. As part of health education, the nurse must teach the patient important facts that will most support his overall health. If the patient is […]

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QOD 38: Dyspnea (Respiratory/Basic Care and Comfort) Mar 02, 2016

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Answer: C. Obesity Rationale: Dyspnea, also known as breathlessness, is a state in which a person is unable to get enough air. Dyspnea may be acute, such as after an injury affecting the lungs or a panic attack, or it may be chronic in nature. Causes of chronic dyspnea include such conditions as heart disease, […]

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QOD 37: Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer (Oncology/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Mar 01, 2016

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Answer: A. Tobacco use C. Exposure to certain pesticides Rationale: Cancer of the pancreas is a life-threatening condition that often has a poor prognosis. Risk factors for this type of cancer include such factors as tobacco use in the patient and exposure to certain toxic chemicals, such as pesticides.

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QOD 36: Impaired Infant/Child Attachment (OB/Peds/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Feb 29, 2016

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Answer: A. Assess the interactions between the parents and the child C. Respond to the child consistently with nurturance D. Provide positive feedback when the parents nurture the child Rationale: Attachment is something that develops between parents and children from time spent together and learning to trust each other. Some children are not able to […]

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QOD 35: Child Developmental Tasks (Respiratory/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Feb 26, 2016

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Answer: C. Increased confidence in the ability to perform tasks D. The ability to separate from parents for a time E. Learning to master skills Rationale: An 8-year-old child has different developmental tasks when compared to a child who is older or younger than this age. This child would most likely be learning how to […]

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QOD 34: Privacy and Confidentiality (Ethical/Legal/Management of Care) Feb 25, 2016

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Answer: C. “The nurse can make a copy of my medical record to send it to my friend.” Rationale: Privacy and confidentiality are important aspects of maintaining patient security while he receives healthcare services. The nurse must educate the patient about his rights to privacy and security of his health information. The patient has a […]

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