The nursing instructor is discussing suicide among nurses in the United States. The students learn that:
A) Suicide is rare among nurses because they understand the trauma it causes for their family and loved
ones.
B) Nurses have lower rates of suicide than the general population.
C) Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death among nurses.
D) Nurses have higher rates of suicide than the general population.
D
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The nurse observes a nursing student suctioning a client. Which intervention by the student nurse requires the supervising nurse to intervene?
a. Checking oxygen saturation post suctioning b. Hyperoxygenating the client after removal of the catheter c. Applying intermittent suction during catheter removal d. Applying suction when the catheter is inserted
A patient asks, "Why is it important to uncover memories and conflicts hidden in the unconscious?" A Freudian therapist would explain that bringing unconscious information to consciousness will
a. resolve developmental issues, fears, and crises. b. allow an individual control over the id and superego. c. suppress painful feelings and increase rational thinking. d. provide insight into behavior and allow meaningful change to occur.
In the United States, each state enacts its own nurse practice acts. Which agency is responsible for nurse practice acts?
a. The American Nurses Association b. Institute of Medicine c. State Board of Nursing d. National League for Nursing
The nurse in a pediatric health care setting is using Piaget as a developmental model for client assessment. According to Piaget, during which of the following developmental stages does the child understand the concept of ice becoming water?
a. Sensorimotor b. Preoperational c. Concrete operations d. Formal operations