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Question 1 of 5

A health-care provider prescribes computerized electroencephalography mapping for a client with suspected schizophrenia. Which statement made by the client accurately describes the procedure?

A. Electrodes will be placed on my scalp and measure and mark waves of activity in my brain.Ã‚Â

B. X-rays will be taken to detect any lesions I might have in my brain.Ã‚Â

C. This test will use magnetic imaging and show if I have any swelling in my brain.Ã‚Â

D. After receiving an injection of a radioactive substance, an image will measure brain functioning and produce an image.Ã‚Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Electrodes will be placed on my scalp and measure and mark waves of activity in my brain.Ã‚Â

Question 2 of 5

Which mental illness would a nurse identify as being associated with an increase in prolactin level?

A. Depression

B. Psychosis

C. Anorexia nervosa

D. Alzheimer's disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Anorexia nervosa

Question 3 of 5

OR nurses should be aware that maintaining the client's safety is the overall goal of nursing care during the intraoperative phase. As the circulating nurse, you make certain that throughout the procedureÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦

A. the surgeon greets his client before induction of anesthesia

B. the surgeon and anesthesiologist are in tandem

C. strap made of strong non-abrasive materials are fastened securely around the joints of the knees and ankles and around the 2 hands around an arm board.

D. Client is monitored throughout the surgery by the assistant anesthesiologist

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: strap made of strong non-abrasive materials are fastened securely around the joints of the knees and ankles and around the 2 hands around an arm board.

Question 4 of 5

What sensation is used as a gauge so that patients with ileostomy can determine how often their pouch should be drained?

A. Sensation of taste

B. Sensation of pressure

C. Sensation of smell

D. Urge to defecate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sensation of pressure

Question 5 of 5

Mark, a 7-year-old client is brought to the emergency department. He's tachypneic and afebrile and has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute and has a nonproductive cough. He recently had a cold. Form this history; the client may have which of the following conditions?

A. Acute asthma

B. Bronchial pneumonia

C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

D. Emphysema

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Acute asthma

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