Vivid dreaming occurs in which stage of sleep?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: REM sleep is associated with vivid dreaming.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Intuitive Period (prehistory-6th century) saw trephining drilling skull holes to expel evil spirits causing illness, per Egyptian beliefs. Unlike the Dark Period (religious decline), Contemporary (modern), or Educative (formal training), this era relied on instinct and superstition, shaping early nursing's rudimentary care approaches.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Roy's Adaptation Model (1970s) lists four modes: physiologic (body needs), self-concept (identity), role function (social roles), and interdependence (relationships) e.g., adjusting diet, self-esteem, work, and support. Subjective data isn't a mode but a data type, making it the exception. This framework guides nurses in holistic patient assessment.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Neutropenia contraindicates rectal temp e.g., infection risk from low immunity unlike unconsciousness (manageable), NPO (irrelevant), or young children (common practice). Nurses avoid it in immunocompromised patients, opting for axillary, per infection control standards, prioritizing safety.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Parallax error occurs when eye level misaligns with the mercury meniscus e.g., higher eyes read lower (false low), lower eyes read higher. Eye-level accuracy is key. Nurses position e.g., at meniscus height for true BP, per measurement precision principles.