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QOD 21: Hypovolemic Shock and Proper Position (Cardiac/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Feb 08, 2016

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Answer: D. Supine with the legs elevated Rationale: The most appropriate position for the patient in shock is to have him lie supine with the legs elevated. This position promotes venous return from the lower extremities so that blood can flow back to the heart; the cardiovascular system does not have to work as hard […]

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QOD 20: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort) Feb 05, 2016

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Answer: C. Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Rationale: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can cause severe pain and nerve dysfunction in the extremities. The patient with this condition may need pain management methods, which could be through medications or through non-pharmacological methods, such as nerve stimulation.

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QOD 19: Method of Change (Mental Health/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Feb 04, 2016

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Answer: C. The patient will more likely desire change after connecting with another person Rationale: Change is necessary when a patient is exhibiting behaviors that are harmful to himself or others. Change can be implemented in many ways, but personal engagement, or talking, working with, and spending time with another person, can be effective in […]

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QOD 16: Comforting a Preschool-Age Child (OB/Peds/Basic Care and Comfort) Feb 01, 2016

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Answer: B. Art therapy C. Watching a movie D. Blowing bubbles Rationale: A preschool-age child is at a different developmental age when compared to an infant or a school-age child. A child who is in preschool does not understand some of the concepts of medical care and would benefit from non-pharmacological interventions for comfort. The […]

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QOD 15 Tantrums in a 3-year-old (OB/Peds/ Health Promotion and Maintenance) Jan 29, 2016

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Answer: B. Problems within parents’ marriage/relationship C. Speech difficulties D. Boredom Rationale: It is normal and common for a 3-year-old child to have tantrums. Children of this age may have difficulty communicating, and tantrums are a method of expressing frustration. The child may also have tantrums because of factors such as inconsistent parenting and problems […]

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QOD 14: Acromegaly and Pituitary Gland Tumor (Endocrine/Metabolic/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Jan 28, 2016

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Answer: B. benign tumors on the pituitary that cause excess secretion of growth hormone. Rationale: A patient with acromegaly produces too much growth hormone as a result of small tumors that develop on the pituitary gland. The condition causes excess growth of tissue, resulting in enlarged hands, feet, and facial structures.

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QOD 13: Effects of Blood Pressure and Pulse on Cardiogenic Shock (Cardiac/Health Promotion and Maintenance) Jan 27, 2016

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Answer: D. Decreased cardiac contractility Rationale: A patient with a cardiac condition is at risk of developing cardiogenic shock when the heart has been damaged enough that it is unable to effectively pump blood to perfuse vital organs. The patient will most often experience a decrease in blood pressure and a weak or thready pulse. […]

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QOD 11: Breathing Difficulties in a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort Jan 25, 2016

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Answer: A. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Score of 8 Rationale: A spinal cord injury produces paresthesia below the level of the injury; paraplegia indicates an injury in which the patient cannot move the lower extremities, while quadriplegia is a higher-level injury where the patient often cannot move the upper or lower extremities. With […]

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QOD10: Narcolepsy in a Traumatic Brain Injury Patient (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 22, 2016

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Answer: C. Loss of muscle control Rationale: A patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury is at high risk of developing sleep problems. Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person experiences excessive daytime sleepiness. He may also develop a condition known as cataplexy, in which he experiences occasional loss of muscle control while […]

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QOD9: Activities of Daily Living in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 21, 2016

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Answer: A. Eating breakfast Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles and fatigue with exertion. The patient would most likely have difficulties with performing activities of daily living that require exertion or use of muscles; this would include eating or grooming. It would be less difficult for a patient […]

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