What controls the cyclic changes between waking and sleep?

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Question 1 of 5

What controls the cyclic changes between waking and sleep?

A. Fluctuating levels of melatonin B. The environmental light-dark cycles C. Key nuclei in the brainstem, hypothalamus, and thalamus D. A variety of neuropeptides released from the nervous system

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

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 3 of 5

A patient comes to the clinic with a complaint of a dull pain in the anterior and posterior neck. On examination, the nurse notes that the patient has full range of motion (ROM) of the neck and no throat redness or enlarged head or neck lymph nodes. What will be the nurse’s next appropriate assessment indicated by these findings?

A. Palpation of the liver B. Auscultation of bowel sounds C. Inspection of the patient’s ears D. Palpation for the presence of left flank pain

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 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 5 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.

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