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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is not a common type of water pollutant?

A. Protists
B. Bacteria
C. Particulates
D. Carbon Monoxide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbon Monoxide

Question 2 of 5

A client in the cardiac clinic tells the nurse that he is concerned about his mother, age 75, who lives alone and seems more forgetful. Which statement would be most indicative that the mother may have Alzheimer's disease?

A. Mom continues to participate in senior center activities each week.'
B. Mom insists on cooking and cleaning for herself.'
C. Mom forgot to pay her utility bills last month.'
D. Mom refuses to stop driving even though her reaction time is very slow.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mom forgot to pay her utility bills last month.'

Question 3 of 5

A couple in counseling reports fighting with their child when they are angry with each other. This behavior typifies:

A. coalition
B. indirect communication
C. transference
D. triangulation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: triangulation

Question 4 of 5

An elderly patient with dementia paces the hallway and often engages in wandering. The nurse documents that the patient is exhibiting which type of behavior that is characteristic of dementia?

A. Passive behavior
B. Functionally impaired behavior
C. Involuntary psychomotor behavior
D. Nonaggressive psychomotor behavior

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nonaggressive psychomotor behavior

Question 5 of 5

Which assessment findings would be expected for a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder?

A. Rapid cycling
B. Major depression and acute mania
C. Major depression and/or hypomania
D. Hypomania and/or minor depression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Major depression and acute mania

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