Which of the following statement is NOT true about pain?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pain is subjective (A) and multidimensional (B), varying by perception and experience, per pain theory. Pain threshold (C) the point of noticing pain differs between individuals, not the same, making it untrue. Tolerance (D) varies with factors like culture, psychology true. C's universal claim contradicts evidence of individual variation, making it the correct false statement.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Subjective data is patient-reported e.g., anxiety as a felt emotion. Dizziness and chest pain can be measured (vitals), blue nails observed (objective). Nurses probe subjective feelings e.g., 'how anxious?' for comprehensive care, per assessment distinctions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Leg BP (popliteal) is 20-40 mmHg higher e.g., 160/80 is low, not normal vs. arm (120/80). Meniscus, slow deflation, Korotkoff are correct. Nurses adjust e.g., site for interpretation, per technique.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: a.c.' means before meals (B), from Latin 'ante cibum,' per medical abbreviations. As desired (A) is 'ad lib,' after meals (C) 'p.c.,' bedtime (D) 'h.s.' B matches the order's intent, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Asking an aide for vitals with oversight is delegation (A) task assignment, per definition. Thinking (B) reasons, education (C) teaches, policy (D) rules not delegation-specific. A fits supervised task, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Patient-centered care focuses on patient needs (B), per IOM e.g., Mr. Gary's preferences. Not nurse-led (A), not routine (C), not cost (D) patient-driven. B best defines its tailored approach, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Discussing with the supervisor addresses the issue constructively.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: St. Clare founded the Poor Clares in 1212, the second Franciscan order, emphasizing poverty and service e.g., sick care. Unlike Catherine (lamp lady), Anne (Mary's mother), or Elizabeth (patron saint), Clare's work tied spiritual devotion to nursing's early roots, influencing its altruistic tradition.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Resource allocation is fair distribution of resources (B), per ethics e.g., beds, staff equitably. Not one patient (A), not patient-decided (C), not skill (D) system-based. B best defines allocation's justice focus, like Mr. Gary's hospital context, making it correct.