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Patient-Centered Care UNMC Addiction Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Male testes secrete this hormone:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Male testes are responsible for producing male sex hormones. 2. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone secreted by the testes. 3. Testosterone plays a crucial role in male reproductive functions. 4. Potassium, Progesterone, and Epinephrine are not hormones secreted by the male testes. Summary: - A: Potassium is an electrolyte, not a hormone secreted by the testes. - B: Progesterone is a female sex hormone, not secreted by the male testes. - C: Epinephrine is a stress hormone, not secreted by the male testes. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Testosterone, as it is the hormone secreted by the male testes and is essential for male reproductive functions.
Question 2 of 5
What is one thing that a caregiver may see happen to the body following death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Jaw dropping. Following death, muscles in the body relax, including the muscles that control the jaw. As a result, the jaw may drop open in a relaxed position. This is a common physical sign that caregivers may observe post-mortem. This phenomenon occurs due to the loss of muscle tone and is a natural occurrence in the process of death. Incorrect options: A: Low blood pressure is not a visible physical change that a caregiver may see externally following death. B: High fever is not a typical symptom observed after death but rather a sign of infection or other medical conditions. D: Perspiration is unlikely to occur after death as the body's functions cease, including sweating.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse explains the pain relief measures available after surgery during preoperative teaching for a surgical patient. Which comment from the patient indicates the need for additional education on this topic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it indicates a misconception about postoperative pain management. Anesthesia wears off, and patients typically experience some level of pain after surgery. This statement suggests the patient may not be prepared for or expecting postoperative pain. A, C, and D are incorrect: A: Indicates understanding of pain assessment using a pain scale. C: Demonstrates understanding of following the provider's instructions for pain medication. D: Shows knowledge of the importance of taking pain medication before engaging in postoperative exercises to manage pain effectively.
Question 4 of 5
When treating an adult patient for a mild allergic reaction, with no respiratory distress or dyspnea, which medication is routinely administered either IM or IV for the treatment of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D - Diphenhydramine Rationale: 1. Diphenhydramine is a first-generation H1 antihistamine commonly used to treat mild allergic reactions. 2. It helps relieve symptoms such as itching, hives, and swelling. 3. It can be administered either intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) for faster action. 4. Epinephrine (choice A) is reserved for severe allergic reactions with respiratory distress. Methylprednisolone (choice B) is a corticosteroid used for more severe allergic reactions. Albuterol (choice C) is a bronchodilator used for asthma, not mild allergic reactions.
Question 5 of 5
You suspect your adult chest pain patient may be experiencing the onset of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following medical conditions may mask the severity of the infarction by suppressing the normal ST elevation often seen in onset myocardial infarctions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diabetes. Diabetes can mask the severity of a myocardial infarction by affecting the ECG pattern, potentially suppressing the normal ST elevation seen in onset myocardial infarctions. This is due to the autonomic neuropathy commonly seen in diabetic patients, which can alter the typical ECG changes associated with a heart attack. Summary of other choices: A: Pleurisy - Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura and is not typically associated with masking ST elevation in myocardial infarctions. C: Chronic hypertension - Chronic hypertension does not directly affect the ECG pattern related to myocardial infarctions. D: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD is not known to mask the severity of myocardial infarctions by suppressing ST elevation on ECG.