A nursing assistant is making a resident's bed while the resident is in the bed. Before beginning which side rail should be raised?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: The side rail should be raised on the far side of the bed (side farther away from the NA). This is because it ensures the resident's safety and prevents falls while allowing the nursing assistant easy access to make the bed without obstructing the resident. Raising both side rails (choice A) unnecessarily restricts the resident's movement. Raising the near side rail (choice C) may hinder the nursing assistant's ability to efficiently make the bed. Lowering both side rails (choice D) compromises the resident's safety.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: No food at all. When a person is fasting due to religious beliefs, it typically involves abstaining from all food and sometimes drink for a specified period. This is a fundamental aspect of fasting in many religious practices. Choosing any other option would go against the purpose of fasting. A mechanical soft diet (A) is a diet consisting of soft foods for people with swallowing difficulties. A high-protein diet (C) is focused on consuming more protein for specific health or fitness goals. A gluten-free diet (D) is for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: IBS, which stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a chronic stress-related condition of the GI tract characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. HAI (A) stands for Hospital-Acquired Infection, PVD (C) stands for Peripheral Vascular Disease, and CHF (D) stands for Congestive Heart Failure, all of which are not related to the GI tract or chronic stress. Therefore, IBS is the most appropriate acronym for the given condition.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate various bodily functions, including reproduction. Electrolytes (A) help maintain fluid balance, but do not directly control reproduction. Vitamins (C) are essential nutrients but do not regulate reproductive functions. Minerals (D) are important for overall health but do not specifically control the ability to reproduce.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A) Heart failure. Pulmonary edema is caused by excess fluid accumulation in the lungs due to increased pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. In heart failure, the heart is unable to pump effectively, causing fluid to back up into the lungs. This results in pulmonary edema. Anemia (choice B) is a condition characterized by a low red blood cell count and is not directly related to pulmonary edema. Choice C, a lack of hemoglobin, is a characteristic of anemia and not a direct cause of pulmonary edema. Choice D, plaque buildup in the arteries, is associated with conditions like atherosclerosis and can lead to heart failure, which in turn can cause pulmonary edema.