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Question 1 of 5

A friend of yours calls you and asks if you are still working at Memorial Hospital. You reply 'yes.' He tells you that his girlfriend's father was just admitted as a patient, and he wants you to find out how he is. 'Sue (his girlfriend) seems unusually worried about her dad, but she won't talk to me and I want to be able to help her.' What is the best response you can make to your friend?

A. Listen, you shouldn't be asking me to do this. I could be fined big bucks or even lose my job for disclosing this information.'
B. Sorry, but I'm not able to give information about patients to the public even when my best friend or a family member asks.'
C. You shouldn't be asking for this information unless the patient has authorized you to receive it! This could get you in trouble!'
D. Why do you think Sue isn't talking about her worries?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sorry, but I'm not able to give information about patients to the public even when my best friend or a family member asks.'

Question 2 of 5

Amy Jones, a high school senior, wants to become a geriatric nurse practitioner. What nursing degree will she need to attain this goal?

A. licensed practical nurse
B. associate degree
C. baccalaureate degree
D. master's degree

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: master's degree

Question 3 of 5

A young adult patient tells the health care provider about experiencing cold, numb fingers and Raynaud's phenomenon is suspected. What type of testing should the nurse anticipate explaining to the patient?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hyperlipidemia
C. Autoimmune disorders
D. Coronary artery disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Autoimmune disorders

Question 4 of 5

The nurse notes that a patient has incisional pain, a poor cough effort, and scattered coarse crackles after a thoracotomy. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Assist the patient to sit upright in a chair.
B. Splint the patient's chest during coughing.
C. Medicate the patient with prescribed morphine.
D. Observe the patient use the incentive spirometer.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medicate the patient with prescribed morphine.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following are nursing care guidelines when preparing a body for the morgue? Select all that apply.

A. Assess vital signs (VS).
B. The hospital ID Band is left in place.
C. Ensure that the death certificate has been signed.
D. Follow institutional and state policy & procedures.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The hospital ID Band is left in place.

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