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Multi Dimensional Care | Rasmusson Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for a ringing in the ears reported by the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinnitus is the correct answer. Tinnitus refers to the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. This condition can be constant or intermittent and may be caused by various factors such as exposure to loud noises, ear infections, or underlying health conditions.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as Weber and Rinne tests are related to hearing assessment, while the pinna is the external part of the ear responsible for collecting sound waves.
Question 2 of 5
What is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoxemia is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome. In fat embolism syndrome, fat globules enter the bloodstream and can obstruct blood flow in the lungs, leading to hypoxemia. Paresthesia, severe pain unrelieved by medication, and edema are not typically among the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Which test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DX
A) scan, which is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density. Phalen's maneuver (choice
A) is a test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to osteoporosis. Proprioception (choice
C) refers to the sense of body position and is not a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. Blood culture (choice
D) is used to detect infections caused by bacteria in the bloodstream and is not relevant to the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best intervention to reduce the risk of falling in the hospital room for a blind client being cared for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The best intervention to reduce the risk of falling in the hospital room for a blind client is to orient the client to the location of objects in the room. This helps the client navigate safely and independently.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because telling the client's family to stay overnight, applying restraints, and shouting are not appropriate interventions for preventing falls in a blind client; in fact, they could potentially lead to increased anxiety and risk of falls.
Question 5 of 5
Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. What is this complication called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the condition where bone tissue dies due to the disruption of blood supply to the bone. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (
Choice
A) is a chronic pain condition, delayed union (
Choice
C) refers to a delayed healing of a fracture, and complex regional pain syndrome (
Choice
D) is a chronic pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg.