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⩥ The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to
urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the
charge nurse as soon as it is noted. Answer: Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
⩥ The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the
aged hear well if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice
does not help. Answer: Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to
the ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
,⩥ The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name
or lie down in any bed. Answer: The best way to safely identify your
patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
⩥ The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge
nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge. Answer: Mrs. Jones is
on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel
movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
⩥ The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before
meals is a.c. Answer: The proper medical abbreviation for before meals
is
, A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
⩥ The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood
pressure is hypertension Answer: The proper medical term for high
blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
⩥ The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew,
swallow, and digest. Answer: A patient who has difficulty chewing or
swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft