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Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A victim of domestic violence states, 'If I were better, I would not have been beat.' Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-blame best describes the victim's statement. Attributing abuse to personal inadequacy reflects internalized guilt, common in domestic violence, per psychological nursing. Fear , helplessness , and rejection may coexist, but C directly matches the expressed belief.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor' is best for a 30-month-old's negativity. It aligns with toddler autonomy development, per Erikson, avoiding power struggles. Time out escalates, permissiveness lacks guidance, and authority may overwhelm. C fosters positive discipline.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of heart disease takes prophylactic aspirin daily. The nurse should monitor which of the following to prevent aspirin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring serum albumin prevents aspirin toxicity. Aspirin binds albumin; low levels increase free drug, risking toxicity, per pharmacology. Potassium , protein , and lactose don't directly relate. D guides safe dosing in heart disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse aide is taking care of a 2 year-old child with Wilm's tumor. The nurse aide asks the nurse why there is a sign above the bed that says DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN? The best response by the nurse would be made to the statements:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touching the abdomen could cause cancer cells to spread' is the best response. Palpation risks rupturing a Wilms' tumor, per oncology nursing, potentially disseminating cells. B is unclear, C and D are incorrect. A educates accurately.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is speaking to a group of parents and elementary school teachers about care for children with rheumatic fever. It is a priority to emphasize that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clumsiness and behavior changes should be reported' is the priority in rheumatic fever. These signal chorea or carditis, per pediatric cardiology, requiring urgent evaluation. Schooling , duration , and play are secondary. D prevents complications.