Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects respiration?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Respiration is regulated by the medulla oblongata (A), slowed by alcohol (B), and altered by body position (C), per respiratory physiology. Rhythm (D) is an outcome of respiration, not a factor affecting it rate, depth, and control are influenced, not the pattern itself. The medulla drives breathing, alcohol depresses it, and position impacts lung expansion, but rhythm describes the result, not the cause, making D the correct answer as the non-factor.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kubler-Ross stages (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) aren't sequential for all (B) true; clients skip or reorder, per grief theory. Not all experience all (A), acceptance isn't happiness (C), anger's normal (D). B reflects flexibility, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bioethics addresses health care dilemmas (B), per its scope e.g., treatment choices, resource allocation. Not just end-of-life (A), not physician-only (C), not law (D) it's ethical. B reflects bioethics' role in care, making it true.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Forgetting side rails leading to a fall is negligence (B) failure of reasonable care, per tort law. Malpractice (A) requires professional standard breach, assault (C) intent to scare, battery (D) touch. B fits unintentional lapse, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Signing a care plan agreement is a contract (A) legally binding, per definition. Verbal (B) lacks formality, fidelity (C) promises, advocacy (D) rights not signed. A fits mutual consent, making it correct.