Which physical assessment technique would be used to identify sternal retraction?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation
ANS: 1
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The nurse knows that because people with mental illness continue to be ostracized by mainstream society, families must cope with the burden of:
1. Dementia. 2. Shame. 3. Isolation. 4. Stigma.
Which statement is true about the mental health of older adults?
a. Nurses should discourage denial and regression so elders can face underlying causes of anxiety directly. b. Anxiety is distinguished from depression, dementia, and the effects of disease or medication easily. c. Compulsive rituals surrounding toileting and sleep are signs of a serious mental disorder. d. The nurse avoids antianxiety medications without an assessment for factors asso-ciated with anxiety.
The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time
The phase of role transition being experienced is the role of: a. Acceptance. b. Negotiation. c. Discrepancy. d. Internalization.
The nurse is going to implement a protocol. For which action is the nurse most likely to follow this type of intervention?
a. Preparation of a client for a diagnostic procedure b. Adjustment of a client's blood pressure medications c. Administration of IV fluids d. Management of a client with acute pain