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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is instructing a patient about relaxation techniques for pain management. The patient should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tensing and relaxing individual muscle groups (progressive muscle relaxation) starting with the toes promotes relaxation and pain relief. Bright lights (
A) are stimulating using relaxation to wake up (
B) is incorrect and tensing all muscles at once (
D) is ineffective.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse evaluating the effectiveness of an Aquathermia K pad for the leg is aware that the patient who has the least risk for burn injury from this device would be the patient with:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A patient with a severely sprained ankle has the least risk for burn injury from an Aquathermia K pad as they likely have intact sensation and circulation to detect and respond to excessive heat. Decreased consciousness (
A) impairs feedback neuritis (
B) reduces sensation and impaired circulation (
D) increases burn risk due to poor heat dissipation.

Question 3 of 5

A natural supplement that can enhance sleep for many people is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Melatonin,a hormone,enhances sleep by regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Magnesium (
A) and calcium (
B) are not primary sleep aids and lavender (
C) is less effective.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is instructing a patient about relaxation techniques for pain management. The patient should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tensing and relaxing individual muscle groups (progressive muscle relaxation) starting with the toes promotes relaxation and pain relief. Bright lights (
A) are stimulating using relaxation to wake up (
B) is incorrect and tensing all muscles at once (
D) is ineffective.

Question 5 of 5

The most helpful intervention by the nurse for a hospitalized child who is having difficulty falling asleep would be to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Keeping a night light on creates a comforting environment reducing fear of the dark. Sugary snacks (
A) increase alertness a blanket/pillow (
B) is secondary and complete darkness (
D) may frighten the child.

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