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Question 1 of 5

Which client statement reflects an understanding of circadian rhythms?

A. When I dream about my mother's horrible train accident, I become hysterical.Ã‚Â

B. I get really irritable during my menstrual cycle.Ã‚Â

C. I'm a morning person. I get my best work done before noon.Ã‚Â

D. Every February, I tend to experience periods of sadness.Ã‚Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I'm a morning person. I get my best work done before noon.Ã‚Â

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted to an emergency department experiencing memory deficits and decreased motor function. What alteration in brain chemistry should a nurse correlate with the production of these symptoms?

A. Abnormal levels of serotonin

B. Decreased levels of histamine

C. Increased levels of norepinephrine

D. Decreased levels of acetylcholine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased levels of acetylcholine

Question 3 of 5

A client who is being treated for chronic kidney disease complains to the health-care provider that he does not like the food available to him while hospitalized. The health-care provider insists that the client strictly adhere to the diet plan. What action can be expected if the client uses the defense mechanism of displacement?

A. The client assertively confronts the health-care provider.

B. The client insists on being discharged and goes for a long, brisk walk.

C. The client snaps at the nurse and criticizes the nursing care provided.

D. The client hides his anger by explaining the logical reasoning for the diet to his spouse.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client snaps at the nurse and criticizes the nursing care provided.

Question 4 of 5

Surgery schedules are communicated to the OR usually a day prior to the procedure by the nurse of the floor or ward where the patient is confined. For orthopedic cases, what department is usually informed to be present in the OR?

A. Rehabilitation department

B. Laboratory department

C. Maintenance department

D. Radiology department

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Radiology department

Question 5 of 5

Disposal of medical records in government hospitals/institutions must be done in close coordination with what agency?

A. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

B. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

C. Records Management Archives Office (RMAO)

D. Department of Health (DOH)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Records Management Archives Office (RMAO)

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