A patient tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurses response is based on which of the following?

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A patient tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurses response is based on which of the following?

A. Habitual laxative use is the most common cause of chronic constipation. B. If laxatives are not effective, the patient should begin to use enemas. C. A laxative that works by a different method should be used. D. Chronic constipation is nothing to be concerned about.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What best describes sensible risk management?

A. Ensuring that workers and the public are properly protected. B. Reducing protection of people from risks that cause real harm. C. Scaring people by exaggerating or publicising risks. D. Creating a totally risk free environment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Why is using PPE as instructed in the workplace important?

A. To protect the user against health and safety risks. B. To protect the user against poor manual handling. C. To protect the business from prosecution or fines. D. To protect the business from enforcement inspection.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013?

A. To inform the general public and local authorities of any incidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences which occur as a result of work in a public area. B. To keep records within a company of any deaths, injuries, occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences, so employers are able to investigate regular incidents. C. To inform the authorities about any deaths, occupational diseases, injuries and dangerous occurrences, so risks are acknowledged and investigated if required. D. To report any deaths, diseases, injuries and dangerous occurrences in order to indicate where employers need to spend more money on safety and personal protective equipment for their staff.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

On Tuesday the registered nurse reviews written request dated Monday: 'Refill my Lactulose. Please! Urgent! Thanks!' The nurse notes in reviewing the health record that this is the patient's sixth request for a refill of Lactulose in the last five weeks. Which of the following is the best triage action?

A. Schedule for routine nurse sick call on Thursday B. Schedule appointment with the doctor on Thursday C. Conduct face-to-face assessment on Tuesday D. Forward request to pharmacy to fill prescription

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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