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Fundamentals Patient Safety and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The part of the eye that opens and closes to adjust to light is called the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Pupil. The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris through which light enters the eye. It dilates or constricts to regulate the amount of light entering the eye, thus adjusting to different lighting conditions. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Sclera is the tough, white outer layer of the eyeball that helps maintain the eye's shape. B: Iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil. D: Cornea is the transparent outer covering of the eye that helps focus light onto the retina.
Question 2 of 5
When a resident is using crutches where should her weight be concentrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: On her hands and arms. When using crutches, weight should be concentrated on the hands and arms to provide support and stability. Placing weight on the underarms (choice B) can lead to nerve damage. Thighs (choice A) are not capable of bearing weight effectively. Shoulders (choice D) are not designed to bear weight in this way and can lead to strain and discomfort. Overall, placing weight on the hands and arms allows for proper weight distribution and minimizes the risk of injury.
Question 3 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 death where individuals anticipate the loss. It allows for preparation, emotional processing, and closure. Reactive grief (A) occurs in response to the death, Emotional grief (B) is a general term for the emotional response to loss, and Actualized grief (D) does not accurately describe the pre-death mourning period. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it specifically addresses the period of mourning before death.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for the ambulatory surgery patient who will be having a cyst removed from the right arm. Which will be the best explanation for diet progression after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because starting with clear liquids, soup, and crackers helps prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, while also providing hydration and easy digestion. Advancing to a normal diet as tolerated ensures the patient's nutritional needs are met. Choice B is incorrect because ice chips alone do not provide adequate nutrition. Choice C is incorrect as clear liquids for 24 hours may delay nutritional intake. Choice D is incorrect because the progression from clear liquids to full liquids to a normal diet is too restrictive and may not be necessary for this type of surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Your cardiac patient has an unstable angina history and is suspected of experiencing an ischemic event. He presents with chest pain, cool and clammy skin, and diaphoresis. If the event is being caused by unstable angina pectoris, which medication may be used to prevent an increase in the size of a thrombus if one is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Aspirin. Aspirin is used in the management of unstable angina to prevent platelet aggregation, which can lead to the formation of a thrombus. By inhibiting platelet aggregation, aspirin helps prevent the thrombus from increasing in size. Nitroglycerin (A) is used for symptomatic relief of angina but does not prevent thrombus formation. Morphine (B) is used for pain relief but does not address thrombus prevention. Streptokinase (D) is a thrombolytic agent used to dissolve existing thrombi, not prevent their growth.