An alert resident becomes sexually aggressive with a confused resident. However, the confused resident seems to be responsive and is not bothered by the behavior. You should
A) monitor these residents closely so that sexual abuse does not occur.
B) provide privacy so the residents can be intimate if they wish.
C) allow the residents to do as they wish, because they are both consenting adults.
D) contact family members to see if they object to the behavior.
A
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A) "The cells in small cell cancer of the lung are so small that it is hard to get them all out of the lung with surgery." B) "Small cell lung cancer does not respond well to surgical treatment." C) "You will have to ask the physician that question." D) "Small cell cancer of the lung grows rapidly and metastasizes early and extensively."
Which of the following statements describes the purpose of the nursing process?
a. Process of documentation designed to decrease liability b. Process designed to maximize reimbursement potential c. A sophisticated time-management strategy d. Process used to identify and solve patient problems
The anal wink reflex is used to test
A. Rectal prolapse B. Sensation and pudental nerve function C. Baseline and squeeze sphincter tone D. Fissures and fistulas
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. T F Light housekeeping is important for the client’s well-being. 2. T F Knowledge of food preparation is important for the homemaker/home health aide. 3. T F Plowing snow out of the driveway of the client’s home is a responsibility of the homemaker/home health aide. 4. T F If a client is feeling “blue” because of an effect of illness, it will not matter what type of meal is prepared. 5. T F It is helpful to know about the client’s allergies before preparing lunch for the client. 6. T F In washing one’s hands, friction is the key point. 7. T F Knowledge of the use of certain equipment for meal preparation is really not necessary. 8. T F It is necessary to bleach all the laundry to ensure proper infection control. 9. T F It is important to plan, yet be flexible, to coordinate household duties with personal care duties. 10. T F It is necessary to notify the case manager if cleaning equipment is presenting a hazard.