The physician has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient with serious obstructive sleep apnea. How will CPAP help the patient?

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The physician has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient with serious obstructive sleep apnea. How will CPAP help the patient?

A. Prevent airway occlusion by bringing the tongue forward B. Be easily tolerated by both the patient and the patient’s bed partner C. Provide enough positive pressure in the airway to prevent airway collapse D. Deliver a high inspiratory pressure and a low expiratory pressure to prevent airway collapse

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient with colorectal cancer has continuous, poorly localized abdominal pain at an intensity of 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. How does the nurse teach the patient to use pain medications?

A. On an around-the-clock schedule B. As often as necessary to keep the pain controlled C. By alternating two different types of drugs to prevent tolerance D. When the pain cannot be controlled with distraction or relaxation

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

According to the World Health Organization, identify the specific goals of palliative care (select all that apply).

A. Regard dying as a normal process. B. Minimize the financial burden on the family. C. Provide relief from symptoms D. including pain.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A terminally ill man tells the nurse, “I have never believed there is a God or an afterlife, but now it is too terrible to imagine that I will not exist. Why was I here in the first place?” What does this comment help the nurse recognize about the patient’s needs?

A. He is experiencing spiritual distress. B. This man most likely will not have a peaceful death. C. He needs to be reassured that his feelings are normal. D. This patient should be referred to a clergyman for a discussion of his beliefs.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A deathly ill patient from a culture different than the nurse’s is admitted. Which question is appropriate to help the nurse provide culturally competent care?

A. “If you die B. will you want an autopsy?” C. “Are you interested in learning about palliative or hospice care?” D. “Do you have any preferences for what happens if you are dying?”

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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