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Question 1 of 5

An adult consulted a nurse practitioner because of an inability to achieve orgasm for 2 years, despite having been sexually active. This adult was frustrated and expressed concerns about the relationship with the sexual partner. Which documentation best indicates the treatment was successful?

A. No complaints related to sexual function; to return next week.
B. Patient reports achieving orgasm last week; seems very happy.
C. Reports satisfaction with sexual encounters; feels partner is supportive.
D. Reports achieving orgasm occasionally; relationship with partner is adequate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reports satisfaction with sexual encounters; feels partner is supportive.

Question 2 of 5

Select the best comment for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly patient.

A. I am a nurse. Are you familiar with what nurses do?
B. Hello. I am going to ask you some questions to get to know you better.
C. You look comfortable and ready to participate in an admission interview. Shall we get started?
D. Hello. My name is_____ and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hello. My name is_____ and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?

Question 3 of 5

The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is

A. use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects.
B. overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction.
C. missed doses of medications for arthritis.
D. trading medications with acquaintances.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects.

Question 4 of 5

A victim of partner abuse, parent of one child, describes the partner as someone who is easily frustrated and more likely to be abusive after experiencing an event in which self-esteem is challenged. The most recent episodes of violence were related to feeling "upset" over a job loss. What type of therapy would provide the greatest help to the abuser?

A. Voluntary individual or group therapy
B. Court-ordered individual or group therapy
C. Voluntary couples or family therapy
D. Court-ordered couples or family therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Voluntary individual or group therapy

Question 5 of 5

A woman, abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant, was found confused and disoriented. The nurse makes these observations about the patient: talking rapidly in disjointed phrases, unable to concentrate, indecisive when asked to make simple decisions. What is the patient's level of anxiety?

A. Weak
B. Mild
C. Moderate
D. Severe

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Severe

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