The four phases of cell division all occur in:
a. diffusion.
b. mitosis.
c. osmosis.
d. filtration.
Question 2Because the family is confused about the meaning of palliative care, the hospice nurse needs to explain the focus of care. What is the focus of palliative care?
a. An aggressive approach to prolong life
b. A protocol of pain relief
c. A form of organized care, which relieves the family of responsibility
d. An integrated service of support for alleviation of symptoms
Question 3A patient with quadriplegia resulting from a spinal cord injury says to the rehabilitation nurse, I'm sick of this therapy What is an occupational therapist going to do for me? Can she give me an 'occupation'?
What response by the nurse would be the most helpful?
a.
No, but the occupational therapist can show you how to enjoy some recreational activities.
b.
Yes, in a way. The occupational therapist provides training that strengthens muscles you can still control.
c.
Maybe. The occupational therapist recommends adaptive equipment that will make you more independent.
d.
No, the voc-rehab counselor helps with employment. The occupational therapist helps train you for improved communication skills.
Question 4When the patient complains of pain in the bladder, the patient will indicate discomfort in which body cavity?
a. Pelvic
b. Mediastinum
c. Dorsal
d. Abdominal
Question 5The nurse differentiates between curative and palliative care. What is true of curative treatment?
a. Curative treatment is centered on symptom control.
b. Curative treatment is focused on prolonging life.
c. Curative treatment is not concerned with dying.
d. Curative treatment is the only care covered by health insurance.
Question 6When assessing an alcoholic patient, the nurse notes short-term memory loss, painful extremities, footdrop, and muttered incoherent responses to questions. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as most likely related to a condition caused by long-term alcoh
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