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A 72-year-old man with Parkinson's is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. He is experiencing dysphagia which may result in difficultly with:

prosopagnosia

cognition

communication

swallowing

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Prosopagnosia – Incorrect. This is inability to recognize faces, unrelated to dysphagia.

B. Cognition – Incorrect. Dysphagia affects swallowing, not cognitive function.

C. Communication – Incorrect. While Parkinson’s can cause speech issues, dysphagia specifically affects swallowing.

D. Swallowing – Correct Answer. Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, common in Parkinson’s disease due to impaired muscle control.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Blood verification must be done by two licensed nurses.

B. Incorrect. Monitoring for transfusion reactions is the nurse's responsibility.

C. Correct. UAPs can obtain baseline vital signs before the transfusion, as long as the nurse interprets them.

D. Incorrect. Verifying patient ID for blood transfusions is a nursing responsibility per hospital protocol.

A. A child who has a sprained wrist B. A child who has pneumonia C. A child who has rheumatic fever D. A child recovering from a ruptured appendix

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A child with a sprained wrist is non-infectious and poses no risk to the immunocompromised leukemia patient.

B. Pneumonia is a contagious respiratory infection that poses a high risk.

C. Rheumatic fever can involve post-streptococcal infection risks.

D. A ruptured appendix increases the risk of infection due to peritonitis.

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