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Question 1 of 5

A cane is used

A. To help a person with balance

B. For residents who cannot bear weight on one leg

C. To provide stability when a person is unsteady or has some weakness

D. When a resident cannot get out of bed

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To provide stability when a person is unsteady or has some weakness

Question 2 of 5

A hospitalized toddler, previously bowel trained, has been having incontinent stools. What would the nurse tell the parents about this behavior?

A. When he does this, scold him and he will quit.

B. I dont understand why this child is losing control.

C. This is normal when a child this age is hospitalized.

D. I will have to call the doctor and report this behavior.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: This is normal when a child this age is hospitalized.

Question 3 of 5

If the nursing assistant notices redness around bony areas during a massage, she should

A. Massage around these areas

B. Massage these areas

C. Discontinue the massage

D. Apply extra lotion to these areas

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discontinue the massage

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the male reproductive system?

A. The prostate gland shrinks.

B. Number and capability of sperm decreases.

C. Sexual response is faster.

D. Menopause begins.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Number and capability of sperm decreases.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for the ambulatory surgery patient who will be having a cyst removed from the right arm. Which will be the best explanation for diet progression after surgery?

A. "Start with clear liquids, soup, and crackers. Advance to a normal diet as tolerated."Â

B. "Stay with ice chips for several hours. After that, you can have whatever you want."Â

C. "Stay on clear liquids for 24 hours. Then you can progress to a normal diet."Â

D. "Start with clear liquids for 2 hours and then full liquids for 2 hours. Then progress to a normal diet."Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Start with clear liquids, soup, and crackers. Advance to a normal diet as tolerated."Â

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