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QOD 8: Contractures in a Patient with Huntington’s Disease (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 20, 2016

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Question: A 78-year-old patient with Huntington’s disease has developed contractures from muscle atrophy. The nurse is reviewing his information after he has been admitted to the long-term care facility. Which best describes an appropriate outcome for this patient? Answer: C. The patient will participate in range of motion exercises to reduce the effects of the […]

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QOD 7: Use of a Nosey Cup in a Stroke Patient (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 19, 2016

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Question: A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client who is in rehabilitation after having a stroke. The nurse is teaching the client about how to use a nosey cup. Which of the following best describes this device? Answer: B. A cup that has a portion cut out of the front Rationale: A nosey […]

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QOD 6: Spica Cast on a Patient with Hip Dislocation (Muskuloskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 18, 2016

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Question: A nurse is working with a family whose child was born with developmental dislocation of the hip. The physician has applied a spica cast to the child. Which statement from the nurse best describes this type of cast to the child’s family? Answer: D. “This cast will keep the hip joints in the correct […]

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QOD 5: Type of Crutches Necessary for a Paraplegic (Musculoskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 15, 2016

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Question: A child was injured in an accident and has become a paraplegic. The child must use crutches on a permanent basis, most likely for the rest of his life. Which type of crutches would most commonly be used in this situation? Answer: B. Forearm crutches Rationale: Crutches are used as methods of support for […]

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QOD 4: Impaired Physical Mobility (Muskuloskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 14, 2016

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Question: A nurse has given a patient with joint stiffness and limited range of motion a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate when caring for this patient? Answer: A. Screen for signs of ineffective coping or helplessness Rationale: A patient with limited mobility requires help and assistance with […]

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QOD 3: General Adaptation Syndrome (Mental Health/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 13, 2016

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Question: Which of the following descriptions best defines general adaptation syndrome? Answer: C. The body’s response to stress over both short- and long-term periods Rationale: General adaptation syndrome is a stress response in which the body modifies its reaction to stress. Initially, the body alters its response in reaction to short-term stressful events. Over time, general […]

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QOD 2: Hypokalemia and Cardiac Arrhythmias (Labs/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 12, 2016

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Question: A patient who has been suffering from severe diarrhea has developed hypokalemia and cardiac arrhythmias as a result. Which of the following treatments would most likely be ordered for this patient to correct the situation? Answer: A. IV administration of potassium Rationale: Hypokalemia occurs when there is not enough potassium; this decrease in potassium can […]

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QOD 1: Breathing Difficulties in a Patient with Scleroderma (Integumentary/Basic Care and Comfort) Jan 11, 2016

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Question: A 36-year-old patient has been diagnosed with scleroderma and has breathing difficulties, including wheezing and dry cough. Which of the following skin changes would the nurse also expect to see upon assessment of this patient? Answer: D. Stiff, tight skin that is lighter or darker than surrounding skin Rationale: Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder […]

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Durable Power of Attorney | Question of the Day Dec 26, 2014

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4. In the case of a patient becoming incompetent to make his own decisions, a durable power of attorney authorizes: a. another person to manage the patient’s financial matters. b. instructions for what medical treatment the patient wants. c. another person to manage the patient’s healthcare decisions. d. Both A and C.

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Living Will | Question of the Day Dec 23, 2014

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A patient is admitted to the hospital for hip replacement surgery and the nurse notes in the documentation that the patient has a living will. In addition to placing a copy of the document on the patient’s chart, the nurse should: a. Inform the patient that she knows about the living will. b. Notify the […]

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