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Question 1 of 5

A patient who fears serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist after diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, My heart misses beats. I'm frequently absent from work. I don't go out much because I need to rest. Which health problem is most likely?

A. Body dysmorphic disorder

B. Antisocial personality disorder

C. Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)

D. Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)

Question 2 of 5

The nurse teaches the patient with RA that which exercise is one of the most effective methods of aerobic exercise?

A. Ballet dancing

B. Casual walking

C. Aquatic exercises

D. Low-impact aerobic exercises

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Aquatic exercises

Question 3 of 5

Before feeding a patient four days following a stroke, what should the nurse do first?

A. Check the patient's gag reflex.

B. Order a soft diet for the patient.

C. Raise the head of the bed to a sitting position.

D. Evaluate the patient's ability to swallow small amounts of crushed ice or ice water.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the patient's gag reflex.

Question 4 of 5

Priority Decision: An immediate prosthetic fitting during surgery is used for a patient with a traumatic below-the-knee amputation. During the immediate postoperative period, what is a priority nursing intervention?

A. Monitor the patient's vital signs.

B. Assess the incision for hemorrhage.

C. Elevate the residual limb on pillows.

D. Have the patient flex and extend the knee every hour.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess the incision for hemorrhage.

Question 5 of 5

To preserve function and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), what should the nurse teach the patient with OA?

A. Avoid exercise that involves the affected joints.

B. Plan and organize task performance to be less stressful to joints.

C. Maintain normal activities during an acute episode to prevent loss of function.

D. Use mild analgesics to control symptoms when performing tasks that cause pain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Plan and organize task performance to be less stressful to joints.

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