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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

A. Operating room event involving the use of unsafe equipments
B. Specific events that enable a hospital to maximize reimbursement
C. An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
D. An event that can cause serious injury to a client that should never happen in a hospital

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A well-rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training and aerobic conditioning. What statements are true about a well-rounded fitness program? (Select all that apply)

A. Movement against resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
B. Intensity is the amount of time a person is exercising
C. Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
D. all of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Resistance training, proper stretching, and exercise duration/intensity contribute to a well-rounded fitness program.

3. Why is a client with osteoporosis prone to fractures?

A. The client has bone spurs that lead to fractures
B. The client has increased bone density
C. The client has porous bones
D. The client is not prone to fractures

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Osteoporosis is characterized by porous, weak bones due to decreased bone density. This porous nature of bones in osteoporosis makes them more prone to fractures. Choice A is incorrect because bone spurs do not lead to fractures in osteoporosis; they are bony outgrowths unrelated to osteoporosis. Choice B is incorrect as osteoporosis is associated with decreased, not increased, bone density. Choice D is incorrect as individuals with osteoporosis are indeed prone to fractures due to weakened bones.