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Question 1 of 5

Nurses make decisions in their practice every day. Which of the following are potential errors in this decision-making process? Select all that apply.

A. placing emphasis on the last data received
B. avoiding information contrary to ones opinion
C. selecting alternatives to maintain status quo
D. being predisposed to multiple solutions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: selecting alternatives to maintain status quo

Question 2 of 5

To facilitate palpation of thyroid gland, the nurse instructs the client to:

A. swallow.
B. hold breath.
C. flex the neck.
D. hyperextend the neck.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: swallow.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is about to administer a new medication to a patient. Which action best demonstrates awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice?

A. Make sure the medication is in the medication cart.
B. Check the accuracy of the dose with another nurse.
C. Determine whether the medication and dose are appropriate for the patient.
D. Identify the patient by comparing her name and birth date to the medication administration record (MAR).

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Determine whether the medication and dose are appropriate for the patient.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a 64-year-old patient with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which factor should the nurse focus on during the teaching session?

A. Family history of coronary artery disease
B. Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level
C. Greater risk associated with the patient’s gender
D. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease with aging

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level

Question 5 of 5

A patient told you that the results of her Snellen eye test were that the acuity for both of her eyes was 20/30. What does this mean

A. Patient sees at 20feet what the normal sighted person sees at 30feet.
B. Patient sees at 30feet what the normal sighted person sees at 20feet.
C. Patient sees at 10feet what the normal sighted person sees at 50feet.
D. Patient sees at 50feet what the normal sighted person sees at 20feet

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patient sees at 20feet what the normal sighted person sees at 30feet.

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