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The Basics of Bioethics Ethical Issues in Cancer Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the correct first aid procedure for an unconscious adult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opening the airway and checking for breathing are critical before calling 999.
Question 2 of 5
Patients have an increased risk of developing a healthcare associated infection in an acute hospital setting because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, as high-bed occupancy rates, faster patient throughput, different patient groups, invasive procedures, and increased exposure to other bacteria all contribute to the increased risk of healthcare-associated infections in acute hospital settings.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is least effective for the execution of good transitional care for complex patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing a patient 1 month post-discharge is too delayed for effective transitional care, which requires early intervention (e.g., communication, medication knowledge, follow-up consolidation) to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement best describes the effects of immobility in children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Care of the immobile child includes efforts to prevent complications of muscle atrophy, contractures, skin breakdown, decreased metabolism and bone demineralization. Secondary alterations also occur in the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. Similar effects and alterations occur in adults.
Question 5 of 5
A 67-year-old man who developed a rash with past administration of penicillin is undergoing open reduction of a femur fracture. The surgeon asks if cefazolin can be administered to this patient. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the anesthesiologist to perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rash from penicillin suggests a mild reaction; cross-reactivity with cefazolin (a cephalosporin) is low (<1-2%), making it safe to administer.