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Fundamentals Patient Safety and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A period of mourning in which the dying person or the family is expecting death is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Anticipatory grief. This term refers to the period of mourning before an expected death. It allows individuals to begin the grieving process while the person is still alive. Reactive grief (A) occurs after a loss has already happened. Emotional grief (B) is a vague term and does not specifically address the timing of the mourning period. Actualized grief (D) is not a recognized term in the context of grieving processes. In summary, C is the correct answer because it accurately describes the period of mourning before an expected death, distinguishing it from the other choices.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is one of the most important benefits of a nurse helping with bathing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bathing fosters trust and communication, strengthening nurse-patient bonds.
Question 3 of 5
A middle-aged man walks 2 miles each day. What type of exercise is he getting by this activity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking is isotonic, involving muscle contraction with movement.
Question 4 of 5
An older woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility has to get up and void several times during the night. This can be the result of what physiologic change with normal aging?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging kidneys concentrate urine less, increasing nocturia.
Question 5 of 5
A hospitalized toddler, previously bowel trained, has been having incontinent stools. What would the nurse tell the parents about this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress from hospitalization often causes regression in toddlers.