A 64-year-old patient and his wife have presented to their primary care provider. The patient's wife has prompted her husband to seek care because she is worried about his apneic episodes and loud snoring.
The husband had earlier undergone a diagnostic workup for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and been diagnosed with the disease but is not motivated to treat his health problem. How can the nurse at the clinic best characterize the risks of OSA?
A) Sleep apnea actually increases your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.
B) People with sleep apnea are much more susceptible to infections in their sinuses and throat.
C) Sleep apnea has actually been identified as a risk factor for throat cancer.
D) Without treatment, your sleep apnea could progress to chronic obstructive lung disease.
Question 2The nurse is visiting the home of an older patient with changes in peripheral vision and depth perception. What should the nurse instruct the family to ensure safety for the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use contrasting colors on the stairs
B) Avoid the use of bright colors on walls
C) Arrange furniture so that it is in full view
D) Ensure good lighting throughout the home
E) Approach the patient directly and not from the side
Question 3Vaginal fistulas are caused by an ulcerating process resulting from (Select all that apply.)
a. cancer.
b. radiation.
c. poor hygiene.
d. multiple sexual partners.
e. weakening of tissue from pregnancies.
f. surgical interventions.
Question 4Mr. W has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition that is having a significant impact on his daily routines and his quality of life.
Which one of the nurse's following statements best reflects recognition of the importance of healing rather than curing Mr. W's condition? A) A combination of physical therapy and corticosteroid treatment holds a strong chance of mitigating the effects of your arthritis..
B) The best way for us to foster your overall well-being is to eliminate the symptoms that are most affecting your daily routines..
C) There are changes that I can help you make that can help you live a full life in spite of this health problem..
D) There are lifestyle changes, coupled with promising new therapies, that hold out hope for being free from this problem..
Question 5The nurse in a long-term-care facility is aware of the importance of preventing upper respiratory infections (URIs) among the residents of the facility. How is this best accomplished?
A) Vigilant handwashing by staff and residents
B) Providing a high-calorie diet for residents
C) Encouraging residents' fluid intake
D) Providing topical decongestants to residents
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