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Question 1 of 5

What statement best indicates patient understanding of postural drainage?

A. "I should try to hold the proper position for 20 minutes.'

B. "I should continue postural drainage even when my cough is nonproductive.'

C. "The positions for postural drainage always remain the same.'

D. "Postural drainage uses gravity to move the secretions.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Postural drainage uses gravity to move the secretions.'

Question 2 of 5

John presents with bronchitis. He thinks that he might have chronic bronchitis and asks you to explain the difference between them. You respond by saying

A. Acute bronchitis lasts for 3 consecutive months and is reversible.

B. Acute bronchitis lasts 7 to 10 days.

C. Chronic bronchitis lasts 3 consecutive months in 2 consecutive years. This results in a blockage of the airways which cannot be reversed. Acute bronchitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection and lasts about 10 days. Blockage of the airways is reversible in acute bronchitis.

D. I will ask your physician to explain the differences during his rounds.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chronic bronchitis lasts 3 consecutive months in 2 consecutive years. This results in a blockage of the airways which cannot be reversed. Acute bronchitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection and lasts about 10 days. Blockage of the airways is reversible in acute bronchitis.

Question 3 of 5

What information should you immediately report to the physician?

A. The parent is unsure about the child's tetanus immunization status

B. The child is upset and pulls out the IV

C. The parent declines the IV conscious sedation

D. The parent wants information about the IV conscious sedation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The parent is unsure about the child's tetanus immunization status

Question 4 of 5

How is the initial information given to the PACU nurses about the surgical patient?

A. A copy of the written operative report

B. A verbal report from the circulating nurse

C. A verbal report from the anesthesia care provider (ACP)

D. An explanation of the surgical procedure from the surgeon

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A verbal report from the anesthesia care provider (ACP)

Question 5 of 5

Tim presents with an acute episode of gout. You expect the physician to prescribe

A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.

B. Allopurinol and aspirin.

C. Antibiotics and acetaminophen.

D. Bisphosphonates and calcium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.

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