QUESTION which of the following precautions should doulas take when using essential oils clients? choose all answers that apply A. ask permission of the person and any caregivers who may be present prior to using. B. ensure that only pure essential oils are used. C. understand the therapeutic uses of the oils D gain education and training in aromatherapy before using essential oils to treat […]

QUESTION What is the difference between a POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) and an Advanced Directive? 1. An Advanced Directive provides designation of a medical surrogate for decision-making while a POLST does not. 2. A POLST is completed by an individual while an Advanced Directive is signed by a healthcare professional. 3. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can use an Advanced Directive while a […]

QUESTION a 66 year old man with a history of hypertension and alcohol use disorder presents with severe fatigue and weight gain. He reports that his abdomen has grown significantly larger over the past 2 weeks ANSWER Understanding the Clinical Presentation of a 66-Year-Old Man with Severe Fatigue and Abdominal Distention Introduction The presentation of a 66-year-old man with severe fatigue, weight gain, and a […]

QUESTION A 44-year-old woman has chronic aching pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, low back, and hips. Tender “trigger points” are noted over the right lateral epicondyle of the elbow and in the left trapezius muscle. Complete blood cell count, ESR, and ANA values are normal. Which of the following is the preferred initial therapy? 1. Lorazepam 2. Prednisone 3. Amitriptyline 4. Rituximab ANSWER […]

QUESTION Prednisone therapy is to be initiated in a 34-year-old woman in treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The patient should be counseled that which of the following is the most likely adverse effect of the corticosteroid? 1. Pemphigoid 2. Posterior subcapsular cataract 3. Thrombocytosis 4. Bone pain caused by periostitis ANSWER Understanding Adverse Effects of Prednisone Therapy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Introduction Systemic […]

QUESTION 4. Which questions will elicit subjective data from the client when completing a focused exam? Select all that apply. “Can you tell me where you are experiencing the symptom?” “Can you tell me about what makes your symptoms worse or better?” “When did you first notice the symptoms?” “How long do your symptoms last?” ANSWER Gathering Subjective Data for a Focused Patient Exam: Key […]

QUESTION 2. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes and asthma who came to the clinic because of foot pain. Which issue should be addressed first? The patient has reduced dessert consumption to manage diabetes. The patient admits infrequent glucose monitoring. The patient reports having an asthma exacerbation issue two days prior. The patient reports a 7/10 pain rating. ANSWER Prioritizing Patient Concerns: […]

QUESTION 3. Which actions should the nurse take to prepare a patient for a comfortable and safe abdominal exam? Remain quiet during the exam to ensure you can hear all abdominal sounds. Ensure the client’s bladder is empty. Frequently check the client’s facial expressions for evidence of discomfort. Ask about painful areas and be sure to palpate those areas last. ANSWER Ensuring Patient Comfort and […]

QUESTION Ron presents with pain, swelling, and tenderness over the patellar area. He states that he has been doing a lot of kneeling in his garden lately. The PCP recognizes that the patient has symptoms consistent with: Group of answer choices Pes anserine bursitis Bakers cyst Prepatellar bursitis LCL grade II sprain ANSWER Understanding Patellar Pain: Differential Diagnosis and Likely Condition Introduction Patellar pain can […]

QUESTION Mildred Savage enrolled in Allcare Medicare Advantage plan several years ago. Mildred recently learned that she is suffering from inoperable cancer and has just a few months to live. She would like to spend these final months in hospice care. Mildred’s family asks you whether hospice benefits will be paid for under the Allcare Medicare Advantage plan. What should you say? ANSWER Understanding Hospice […]