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A nurse is teaching an older woman how to move and lift her disabled husband. The woman has osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. What is the goal of the nurses teaching plan?

A. minimize stress on the wifes joints B. provide exercise for the husband C. increase socialization with neighbors D. maintain self-esteem of the wife

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Proper mechanics reduce joint strain in osteoarthritis.

Question 2 of 5

What term is used to describe intestinal gas?

A. feces B. stool C. peristalsis D. flatus

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Flatus is the term for intestinal gas.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 1 day postoperative for a temporary colostomy. The nurse assesses no feces in the collection bag. What should the nurse do next?

A. Notify the physician immediately. B. Ask another nurse to check her findings. C. Nothing; this is normal. D. Recheck the bag in 2 hours.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: No output day 1 post-colostomy is normal due to bowel rest.

Question 4 of 5

What is the most important aspect of moving objects safely in the workplace?

A. To move objects with machinery. B. To prevent personal injury. C. To complete work in a timely manner. D. To keep objects close to the waist.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Preventing personal injury is paramount in safe manual handling.

Question 5 of 5

What is the correct procedure to follow in a first aid situation following an accident at work?

A. Assess the casualty, assess the area for safety, start first aid procedures, call the emergency services if needed. B. Assess the area for safety, make the area safe if needed, assess the casualty and call the emergency services if needed. C. Retrieve the first aid kit, immediately call the emergency services, assess the casualty, start first aid procedures. D. Assess the casualty, call the Health and Safety Officer, make the area safe if needed, and call the emergency services.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Safety must be ensured before assessing the casualty and deciding if emergency services are needed.

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