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Standards of care in nursing refer to: A. Optional guidelines for practice B. Expected level of practice ensuring safe patient care delivery C. Only hospital administrative rules D. Personal nurse preferences Rationale: Standards of care define what a prudent nurse is expected to do. Personal preferences or administrative rules alone do not ensure consistent patient safety. Physician responsibility in patient care means: A. Nurses manage physician tasks B. Physicians...

The tension-building phase in an abusive relationship is best described as: A. Period when the batterer shows remorse B. Phase where the batterer shows increasing hostility C. Phase when actual violence occurs D. Phase when the victim initiates conflict Rationale: The tension-building phase is marked by escalating hostility and anger, setting the stage for abuse. Remorse occurs in the honeymoon phase, actual violence occurs during the battering phase, and the victim’s actions do...

What is the primary function of red blood cells? a) To fight infections b) To form blood clots c) To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide d) To regulate body temperature Rationale: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin which carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues and returns carbon dioxide to the lungs. White blood cells fight infections, platelets help clotting, and temperature regulation is done by the circulatory system as a whole. Which blood component is essential for clot...

What is the biggest disadvantage of the star topology? A. Requires more cabling B. It has a single point of failure C. Difficult to troubleshoot D. Limited number of devices Rationale: A star topology relies on a central hub or switch. If the hub fails, the entire network goes down. Other options are disadvantages to some extent, but they are less critical than the single point of failure. Stateless filtering does not filter on the basis of the context of the communication, and...

Podofilox is primarily used for which of the following? A. Antibiotic for bacterial vaginosis B. Topical treatment for HPV lesions C. Antiviral for influenza D. Oral treatment for diabetes Rationale: Podofilox is a topical agent specifically used to treat HPV lesions such as genital warts. It is not an antibiotic, antiviral, or systemic treatment for diabetes. Clindamycin is commonly prescribed for: A. Treatment of diabetes B. Bacterial vaginosis C. HPV lesions ...

Mastery A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline is 100/min for the past 15 minutes. Which of the following conditions is a possible cause of fetal bradycardia? A. Maternal fever B. Fetal anemia C. Maternal hypoglycemia D. Chorioamnionitis RATIONALE: Maternal hypoglycemia can lead to decreased fetal glucose availability, resulting in fetal bradycardia. Maternal fever and chorioamnionitis typically cause fetal tachycardia, ...

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is experiencing increased shortness of breath and wheezing. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Assess oxygen saturation and respiratory status B. Administer a bronchodilator C. Encourage pursed-lip breathing D. Notify the provider RATIONALE: Assessment comes first to determine the severity of respiratory compromise. Interventions like bronchodilators follow the initial asses...

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Suspicious of others B. Ritualistic behavior C. Preoccupied with aging D. Exhibits separation anxiety RATIONALE: Clients with narcissistic personality disorder often focus on appearance, aging, and self-image. Suspiciousness is more associated with paranoid personality disorder, ritualistic behaviors with obsessive-compul...

Which of the following daily activities is Mrs. Rosenzweig struggling with that indicates cognitive impairment? A. Gardening B. Finances C. Socializing with friends D. Watching television Rationale: Difficulty managing finances, driving, medication, and meal preparation are key indicators of functional decline due to cognitive impairment. Other options are not as diagnostically specific. Based on Mrs. Rosenzweig’s history and exam, which of the following is the most likely ...

Which of the following is a physical harm that could result from a diagnostic error? A. Anxiety B. Regret C. Pain from an invasive tumor and metastases D. Increased insurance premiums Rationale: Physical harm refers to tangible bodily injury or complications. Anxiety and regret are emotional, and financial harm relates to costs. Which of the following is an emotional harm from a diagnostic error? A. Pain from tumor B. Bleeding C. Regret about missed opportunity to...