The correct definition for homeostasis is which of the following?
A. The body's ability to maintain an internal stability or balance
B. The body's decreased ability to function during illness, injury, or stress
C. Intellectual, emotional, and social changes that occur over the life span
D. An unexpected condition that intensifies a person's illness
Answer: A
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Which of the following is not related to the theory of successful versus disturbed communication patterns during an admission assessment?
1. The appropriateness of the content of the message. 2. The quality of the feedback provided. 3. The language level of the assessment nurse. 4. How efficiently the client delivers a message.
An inmate with schizophrenia does not respond when the guard tells him to ask the desk officer for a mop and bucket, then get water from the shower area and mop the center aisle. The guard becomes angry and cancels the inmate's recreation break
Which response by the corrections nurse would be most appropriate? a. Document the patient's response as indicating that he is resistant and would benefit from a behavior modification plan. b. Suggest to the jail psychiatrist that when he next does rounds, he reevaluate the patient's medications and talk to the inmate about cooperating. c. Explain to the guard that schizophrenia makes it hard to follow multistep instructions, and suggest assigning one action at a time. d. Do not intervene, because it would be inappropriate for a corrections nurse to serve as a patient advocate.
A researcher receives a rejection letter concerning a proposal submitted for major funding. What should now be done?
a. The researcher should not apply for another grant for at least a year. b. The comments in the letter should be reviewed, so as to rewrite the proposal for the next review cycle. c. A formal protest should be filed. d. The contact person for the grant should be reached by e-mail as soon as possible.
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) "I can anticipate my care to be managed solely by my rheumatologist." B) "I can expect to no longer need treatment after I finish my prescribed medications." C) "My medications are the mainstay of my treatment." D) "I will use high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen when I spend time outdoors."