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Question 1 of 5

The concept of continuity of care is based on

A. Giving caregivers regular breaks during daily care of residents
B. Assigning resident care to a wide variety of people who are not able to communicate with each other regularly
C. Coordinating resident care on an ongoing basis
D. Including family members in daily resident care

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Coordinating resident care on an ongoing basis

Question 2 of 5

You are treating a 50-year-old male with a cardiac history currently complaining of chest pain. He is breathing at 20 times a minute, has an irregular heart rate of 136 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 120/60. His twelve-lead-tracing indicates the presence of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). What makes the ST-elevation infarction treatment different from a non-STEMI patient's treatment?

A. A non-ST elevation infarction may respond to fibrinolytics, so destination is important for this patient
B. ST-elevation infarctions may respond to fibrinolytics, so time and destination are critical for this patient
C. ST-elevation patients will need a fluid bolus to maintain an adequate blood pressure
D. Nothing, both types will respond to fibrinolytic therapy equally

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: ST-elevation infarctions may respond to fibrinolytics, so time and destination are critical for this patient

Question 3 of 5

Residents with the abbreviation _____ on their diet cards cannot have anything to eat or drink by mouth.

A. NPO
B. NCS
C. LCS
D. ADA

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: NPO

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is encouraging a reluctant postoperative patient to deep breathe and cough. Which explanation can the nurse provide that may encourage the patient to comply?

A. "If you don't deep breathe and cough, you will get pneumonia."
B. "You will need to cough only a few times during this shift."
C. "Let's try clearing the throat because that will work just as well."
D. "Deep breathing and coughing will clear out the anesthesia."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Deep breathing and coughing will clear out the anesthesia."

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing home care for an older woman with severe osteoporosis. What complication of this disease process must the nurse consider in the plan of care?

A. diarrhea
B. fractures
C. visual deficits
D. skin disorders

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: fractures

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