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5. Which statement accurately describes the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
- A. CAM therapy incorporates only the emotional and spiritual realms of the patient.
- B. The increase in the use of CAM therapies is due to an increase in cost of conventional therapy.
- C. Research and education in CAM therapies are financially supported by the American Holistic Nurses Association.
- D. Practices that are considered complementary and alternative in one culture or time might be considered conventional in another culture or time.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The physician has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient with serious obstructive sleep apnea. How will CPAP help the patient?
- A. Prevent airway occlusion by bringing the tongue forward
- B. Be easily tolerated by both the patient and the patient’s bed partner
- C. Provide enough positive pressure in the airway to prevent airway collapse
- D. Deliver a high inspiratory pressure and a low expiratory pressure to prevent airway collapse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A healthcare professional is caring for four clients on intravenous heparin therapy. Which lab value possibly indicates a serious side effect has occurred?
- A. Hemoglobin: 14.2 g/dL
- B. Platelet count: 82,000/µL
- C. RBC count: 4.8 x 10^6/µL
- D. WBC count: 8.7 x 10^3/µL
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Platelet count: 82,000/µL. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) is a serious side effect of heparin therapy, as it can lead to bleeding complications. Platelets are essential for normal blood clotting. Hemoglobin, RBC count, and WBC count are not directly affected by heparin therapy and do not indicate a serious side effect.
A client diagnosed with a new onset of diabetes requires instruction on how to use a glucometer and self-administer insulin. What information will you need to gather in the learner assessment?
- A. Current knowledge level,preferred learning style and readiness to learn.
- B. Only current knowledge level.
- C. Only preferred learning style.
- D. Only readiness to learn.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What is your evaluation of Mr. Jackson’s situation with continuing dyspnea, chest pain, and low-grade fever?
- A. Bacteria-infected fluid is reaccumulating
- B. This is the usual course of the disease
- C. His condition is worsening
- D. A repeat thoracentesis should be performed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What is your primary responsibility in preparing for disaster management that includes natural disasters or bioterrorism incidents?
- A. Knowledge of the agency's emergency response plan
- B. Awareness of the signs and symptoms for potential agents of bioterrorism
- C. Knowledge of how and what to report to the CDC
- D. Ethical decision-making about exposing self to potentially lethal substances
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.