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Quizlet Patient-Centered Care UNMC Addiction Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A progressive disease that causes rigid muscles tremors and pill-rolling is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Parkinson's disease. This progressive disease is characterized by rigid muscles, tremors, and a pill-rolling motion of the fingers. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement control. Epilepsy (A) is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Meniere's disease (C) affects the inner ear, causing vertigo and hearing loss. Dementia (D) is a syndrome involving a decline in cognitive function. Parkinson's disease is the best fit based on the symptoms described.
Question 2 of 5
Turning downward is also called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning downward is called pronation. This motion involves rotating the forearm so the palm faces downward. Supination is the opposite motion, where the palm faces upward. Hyperextension refers to overextending a joint, not turning downward. Extension is a straightening movement, not specific to turning downward. Therefore, the correct answer is C: Pronation.
Question 3 of 5
The Latin term for the cooling of the body after death is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Algor mortis. Algor mortis refers to the cooling of the body after death. This process occurs as the body temperature gradually decreases to match the surrounding environment. Rigor mortis (choice A) is the stiffening of muscles after death, Livor mortis (choice C) is the pooling of blood in the dependent parts of the body, and Algae mortis (choice D) is not a valid term in forensic science. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it specifically relates to the cooling process after death.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the surgical consent with the patient during preoperative education and finds the patient does not understand what procedure will be completed. What is the nurse's best next step?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Notify the health care provider about the patient's question. The nurse's best next step is to ensure that the patient fully understands the procedure before proceeding with obtaining consent. By notifying the healthcare provider, the nurse can facilitate clear communication between the provider and the patient to address any misunderstandings and clarify information. This step promotes patient autonomy, informed decision-making, and patient safety. Summary: - B: Explaining the procedure directly may not address the underlying issue of the patient's lack of understanding. - C: Continuing preoperative education without addressing the patient's misunderstanding may lead to further confusion. - D: Asking the patient to sign the form without resolving the misunderstanding would not align with informed consent principles.
Question 5 of 5
You are assessing a critical patient and considering the possibility of a reversible cause of his symptomatic slow heart rate. Which of the possibilities is most likely to cause a patient to present with a slow heart rate and associated signs/symptoms of bradycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hypoxia. Hypoxia can lead to a slow heart rate as the body tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen by decreasing the heart rate. This is known as reflex bradycardia. In a critical patient, hypoxia can be a common cause of bradycardia. A: Cardiac tamponade typically presents with symptoms of Beck's triad (hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and distended neck veins) rather than bradycardia. C: Pulmonary embolus can cause tachycardia due to increased workload on the heart, not bradycardia. D: Hypovolemia can also lead to tachycardia as the body tries to compensate for decreased blood volume, rather than bradycardia.