Question 1

What does the A stand for in a B-R-A-T diet?&#10;A)Apples&#10;B)Applesauce&#10;C)Avocado&#10;D)Almonds

Accepted Answer

The A in the B-R-A-T diet stands for applesauce. B-R-A-T stands for banana, rice, apple sauce, and toast, and is a common recommended menu for patients with upset stomach, diarrhea, or nausea.

Question 2

Clients requiring oxygen therapy should be monitored for hypoxia. Early signs of hypoxia include:&#10;A)Breathing is comfortable only when sitting.&#10;B)Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation&#10;C)Cyanosis and increased pulse rate&#10;D)Increased temperature and decrease respiratory rate

Accepted Answer

Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation are early signs of hypoxia. Hypoxia means that the cells do not have enough oxygen. It is a life-threatening condition. The brain is very sensitive to inadequate oxygen. Clients with hypoxia will show increased respiratory rate and increased pulse rate, but not increased temperature. Cyanosis, or bluish discoloration of the skin, is a late sign of hypoxia.

Question 3

Deely, 68 years old, is now recovering from a surgery for repair of a hip fracture. Which of the following is an appropriate care for Mr. Deely?&#10;A)Do not flex the hip more than 30 degrees, don't let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.&#10;B)Do not flex the hip more than 60 degrees, don't let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.&#10;C)Do not flex the hip more than 90 degrees, don't let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.&#10;D)Do not flex the hip more than 120 degrees, don't let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.

Accepted Answer

Do not flex the hip more than 90 degrees, don't let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes. These restrictions prevent dislocation of the new prosthesis.

Question 4

After making the bed of a 69 year-old client with dementia, which of the following actions has priority?&#10;A)Put the bed in the lowest position.&#10;B)Put the call button within the client's reach.&#10;C)Put the top side rails in the upright position.&#10;D)Put soiled linen in a hamper or biohazard bag.

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, the bed should be placed in the lowest position. The call button should be in reach of the client, but the immediate safety of the client comes first. All four side rails should be up to prevent accidental falls and to remind the client to stay in bed. Soiled linens should be placed in a hamper or biohazard bag, but client safety is a priority.

Deck 7: Physical Care