Question

10 multiple choice 1 point which of the following statements is true with regard to comatose patients? they do not need side rails because they cannot move. they are unable to swallow. they are always confused when first awakened. they may hear and comprehend while apparently unconscious.
11 multiple choice 1 point mrs. burns has been waiting to hear the results of the mri done on her daughter. her continuous rude interruptions and loud demands for information are very annoying. her behavior is most likely a reflection that the staff is incompetent. the procedure is taking too long. she does not understand medical procedures. she is frightened.

Explanation:

Question 10 (Comatose Patients)

To determine the true statement about comatose patients, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Comatose patients can move to some extent (e.g., reflex movements), so they may need side rails for safety. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Swallowing ability varies, but many comatose patients can swallow (or have alternative feeding methods). Eliminate.
• Option 3: Confusion on awakening is more associated with post - traumatic or post - anesthetic states, not a universal comatose patient trait. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Comatose patients may have intact auditory pathways and can hear and comprehend (to an extent) while seemingly unconscious, which is a known aspect of comatose states.

We analyze the reasons for Mrs. Burns' behavior:

• Option 1: There's no indication the staff is incompetent from the scenario. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The problem is about her behavior, not the procedure's duration. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Her behavior (rude interruptions, loud demands) is likely because she is frightened about her daughter's MRI results, leading to anxiety - driven behavior.
• Option 4: The problem doesn't suggest she doesn't understand medical procedures, just that she is anxious. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. They may hear and comprehend while apparently unconscious.

Question 11 (Mrs. Burns' Behavior)