Sunset sign is seen in the following condition:

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Question 1 of 5

Sunset sign is seen in the following condition:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sunset sign downward eye deviation exposing sclera indicates neurological issues. Pyloric stenosis (choice A) causes vomiting, not eye signs. Hydrocephalus (choice B) raises intracranial pressure, pressing the brainstem, causing sunset sign as cranial nerves (III/VI) are affected. Tetralogy of Fallot (choice C) is cardiac, unrelated. Seizures (choice D) may alter gaze but not consistently this way. B is correct, a classic hydrocephalus feature. Nurses note it, measure head circumference, and support shunt placement, addressing pressure.

Question 2 of 5

Lorraine, a 27 year old executive was brought to the ER for an unknown reason. She is starting to speak but her speech is disorganized and cannot be understood. On what level of anxiety does this features belongs?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Lorraine's disorganized, unintelligible speech indicates panic-level anxiety (D). Mild (A) enhances alertness; moderate (B) narrows focus but allows communication; severe (C) impairs function but speech remains coherent. Panic, the highest level, causes extreme disorganization, as seen here, with loss of rational thought and communication, per anxiety scales (e.g., Peplau). Her ER presentation aligns with panic's chaos, making D correct.

Question 3 of 5

Crisis is a sudden event in ones life that disturbs a person's homeostasis. Which of the following is NOT TRUE in crisis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Crisis doesn't last 4 months (C); it's acute, typically resolving within 6 weeks, per crisis theory (e.g., Caplan). Heightened stress (A), disorganized function (B), and unpleasant feelings (D) are true. C's prolonged duration misaligns with crisis' short-term nature, making it the untrue statement.

Question 4 of 5

The physician ordered, Maalox, 2 hours p.c, what does p.c means?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: p.c.' means after meals (C), from Latin 'post cibum,' per pharmacology. As desired (A) is 'ad lib,' before meals (B) 'a.c.,' bedtime (D) 'h.s.' C fits Maalox's post-meal use, making it correct.

Question 5 of 5

Which characteristic of nursing process is responsible for proper utilization of human resources, time and cost resources?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Efficiency (C) in the nursing process ensures proper use of resources time, staff, costs per management principles. Organized/systematic (A) structures, humanistic (B) cares, effective (D) achieves goals. C targets resource optimization, making it correct.

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