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Which of the following statement best describe battery?
- A. Failure to meet the standard of care
- B. An intentional threat
- C. Touching the client without consent
- D. Causes emotional harm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Battery is touching without consent (C), per law e.g., unpermitted procedure. Standards (A) is malpractice, threat (B) assault, emotional harm (D) not key. C best defines battery's physical breach, making it correct.
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The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse should tell the parents:
- A. That the infant will need daily calcium supplements
- B. To lift the infant by the buttocks when diapering
- C. That the condition is a temporary one
- D. That only the bones are affected by the disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifting by the buttocks prevents fractures in osteogenesis imperfecta, a brittle bone disorder calcium doesn't strengthen defective collagen, it's lifelong, and other systems (e.g., hearing) may be affected. Nurses teach gentle handling, ensuring safety in this genetic condition.
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?
- A. An alert, chronic arthritic patient treated with steroids and aspirin
- B. An 88-year old incontinent patient with gastric cancer who is confined to his bed at home
- C. An apathetic 63-year old COPD patient receiving nasal oxygen via cannula
- D. A confused 78-year old patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) who requires assistance to get out of bed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Age, immobility, incontinence, and malnutrition heighten pressure ulcer risk.
Which actions are examples of an RN participating in illness prevention for a client with hypertension?
- A. Teaching lifestyle modifications
- B. Reporting low blood pressure to the health care provider
- C. Administering ordered medication
- D. Performing risk screenings for hypertension
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Illness prevention in nursing focuses on proactive measures to stop disease development, particularly for conditions like hypertension. Teaching lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, empowers clients to manage blood pressure and reduce risk, aligning with primary prevention's educational emphasis. Performing risk screenings identifies hypertension early, enabling timely intervention before complications arise, another primary prevention strategy. Providing heart-healthy diet literature reinforces these efforts, equipping clients with practical tools for prevention. Reporting low blood pressure or administering medications, while critical interventions, address existing conditions rather than prevent onset, falling under treatment or management. Nurses' preventive role leverages education and screening to foster healthy habits and early detection, significantly impacting chronic disease trajectories like hypertension, where lifestyle plays a pivotal role.
The nurse is teaching the parent of an infant client about common pediatric conditions. Which statement by the nurse about otitis media is correct?
- A. Otitis media usually occurs before your child experiences a primary bacterial infection.'
- B. Some causes of otitis media can be prevented by administering a vaccine to your child.'
- C. Ear infections are very contagious and can also spread within your child's body.'
- D. If your infant uses a pacifier, it can prevent the development of otitis media.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Otitis media (OM), middle ear infection, is often bacterial (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae). The correct statement is B: vaccines like PCV13 prevent some causes by targeting pathogens. A is false; OM typically follows infections. C is wrong; OM isn't highly contagious or systemic. D is incorrect; pacifiers increase OM risk. Rationale: Vaccines reduce OM incidence by immunizing against common bacteria, a key preventive strategy per AAP guidelines, unlike the other statements which misrepresent etiology or prevention.
The thyroid hormone is responsible for
- A. Regulation of calcium
- B. Regulation of the body's metabolism
- C. Regulation of sodium
- D. Regulation of potassium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism e.g., energy use unlike calcium (parathyroid), sodium/potassium (adrenals). Nurses assess e.g., weight for function, per physiology.