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[Done] Which of the following are 'entrapment gaps'? A. Gaps between footboard and end of side rail B. All of these C. Gaps between head board and end of side rail D. Gaps between bed rail and side of the compressed/overlay mattress E. Gaps between the bars of the bed rail

[Done] Psychoanalysis is used to help clients A. gain insight. B. uncover past lives. C. find their true self. D. self-actualize.

[Done] A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings should the technician expect? A. Skin that is intact and nonblanchable B. Tissue loss with exposed bone C. Visible subcutaneous fat D. Blister-like appearance

[Done] When treating a patient admitted with suspected sepsis, the nurse understands that IV antibiotics should be administered: A. Prior to drawing blood cultures B. Within 2 hours of patient arrival to the emergency room C. After drawing cultures and within 1 hour of sepsis presentation D. Within 3 hours of sepsis presentation

[Done] Believing that psychological disorders are caused by evil spirits is consistent with A. epigenetics. B. the biopsychosocial approach. C. historical perceptions of disorders. D. the medical model.

[Done] What type of effect do we expect to observe from medication? Select one: A. Desired effect B. Medication interaction C. Paradoxical effect D. Anaphylactic reaction

[Done] When preparing to administer treatment for sepsis, it is preferable to insert: a. 1 large-bore peripheral IV and 1 CVC b. 2 large-bore peripheral IVs or a CVC c. A CVC if the patient will require IV fluids d. A CVC if the patient will require mechanical ventilation

[Done] Thromb/o can be defined as which of the following? A. Clot B. Electricity C. Heat D. Sound

[Done] A patient care technician is assisting during mealtime with a patient who is at risk for dysphagia. The technician should identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the intake and output record? A. Sliced banana B. Scrambled eggs C. Mashed potatoes D. Chocolate pudding

[Done] A patient care technician is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. Wear sterile gloves while suctioning the patient. B. Wait 30 seconds between suctioning attempts. C. Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time. D. Insert the suction catheter into the patient's throat.