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Question 1 of 5

An 85-year-old patient comments during his annual physical examination that he seems to be getting shorter as he ages. The nurse should explain that decreased height occurs with aging because:

A. Long bones tend to shorten with age.

B. The vertebral column shortens.

C. A significant loss of subcutaneous fat occurs.

D. A thickening of the intervertebral disks develops.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The vertebral column shortens.

Question 2 of 5

The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril) shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm3 and a granulocyte count of 1500 mm3. The nurse should:

A. report the laboratory results to the health care provider.

B. give the next dose as prescribed.

C. administer aspirin and force fluids.

D. repeat the laboratory tests.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: report the laboratory results to the health care provider.

Question 3 of 5

When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors resulting in harm to the patient?

A. Change of shift report

B. Admission interviews

C. One-to-one conversations with patients

D. Conversations with patient families

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Change of shift report

Question 4 of 5

Drugs such as __________ are helpful in the treatment of cancer pain, nausea due to radiation and chemotherapy, and glaucoma.

A. methamphetamine

B. ecstasy

C. marijuana

D. heroin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: marijuana

Question 5 of 5

During a hypertensive crisis, the nurse ensures which medication is readily available?

A. Lithium citrate.

B. Diazepam.

C. Phentolamine.

D. Phenobarbital sodium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Phentolamine.

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