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Your patient has a low pulse, seems slightly confused, and has sweet, fruity-smelling
breath. You suspect ____.
hypotension
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
hypertension - answer>>>hyperglycemia
You should be careful when changing ____, as this is a common site for
unintentionally discarded needles.
a resident's clothing
a resident's trash bag
a resident's bath towels and washcloths
a resident's bed linens - answer>>>a resident's bed linens
A patient's care plan indicates that she should be ambulated BID. How many times a
day would ambulation be required?
one
two
three
four - answer>>>two
A resident's input and output must be documented in a patient's record ____.
in the early morning, noon, and late evening
every two hours
by the nurse; the nursing assistant does not record this
at the end of your shift - answer>>>at the end of your shift
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a resident who cannot smell smoke, increases
their use of sugar or salt on foods, asks for a magnifying glass to read, and asks for
the volume to be turned up while watching television?
sensory impairment
sensory deprivation
sensory stimulation
sensory overload - answer>>>sensory impairment
Which of these is most important when a resident is being initially admitted to a care
facility?
The family members should keep the resident from being involved in the admitting
process to lessen the stress of an already difficult adjustment.
The resident should have the opportunity to provide his or her own information.
The family should give all of the admitting information to avoid inaccuracies or
misrepresented information given by the resident.
If the resident has strong religious beliefs it is required that a member of his or her
spiritual community be present to ensure these needs will be met. - answer>>>The
resident should have the opportunity to provide his or her own information.
A resident tells you that he feels like he's "got a lump in his chest." An example of
clarifying the message he's communicated to you would be to ask him ____.
"Are you having any palpitations or radiation of your symptoms?"
"Let me see if I understand what you mean. You feel like you have fullness in your
chest?"
"Tell me more about that?"
"Do you feel pain?" - answer>>>"Let me see if I understand what you mean. You feel
like you have fullness in your chest?"