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Q1You are working with a patient who has a feeding tube inserted through the nose into the stomach. This is known as which of the following?
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✓ Correct answer: nasogastric tube
A nasogastric (NG) tube is one that is inserted through the nose into the stomach.<br/><br/>A nasointestinal tube is also inserted through the nose but it is inserted into the small intestine.<br/><br/>A gastrostomy tube, also called a stomach tube, is inserted directly into the stomach through a surgically created opening.<br/><br/>A jejunostomy tube is a feeding tube that is inserted into a surgically created opening in the jejunum of the small intestine.
Q2In terms of symbols that are commonly used in documentation for clinical practice, which of the following indicates “resulting from or secondary to”?
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✓ Correct answer: ←
The symbol “←” means “resulting from or secondary to.” The symbol “→” means “yields, or leads to.”
Q3Which of the following is not a part of informed consent?
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✓ Correct answer: Non-compete clause
A non-compete clause is not a part of informed consent. Informed consent should, however, include documentation of the acceptance of terms described in the forms. A confidentiality clause may also be included.
Q4Over which type of goal does the client have little control?
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✓ Correct answer: Outcome goals
Outcome goals are goals over which the client has little control. Process goals are highly controlled by the client, and performance goals are in the middle. Since outcome goals can be relative, they are not a very effective way to measure fitness success.
Q5Which of the following statements about Medicare is incorrect?
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✓ Correct answer: Medicare only covers patients 65 years of age and older who have enrolled and pay premiums.
This is incorrect. Medicare also covers disabled individuals who qualify for Social Security disability payments.
Q6If you make decisions for another competent person who you think may not make a good decision himself you are displaying which of the following ?
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✓ Correct answer: paternalism
Paternalism is a term this used when someone fails to recognize another individual’s rights and autonomy. Autonomy requires that the wishes of competent individuals must be honored.
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