The nurse is assessing the neuromusculoskeletal system of a newborn. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an abnormal finding?
A) Sluggish deep tendon reflexes
B) Full range of motion in extremities
C) Absence of hypotonia
D) Lack of purposeful muscular control
A
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The parents of a child born with severe hypoplastic left heart syndrome ask the nurse about treatment options. Which option is inconsistent with the nurse's knowledge about this condition?
A. "Palliative or end-of-life care is one possibility." B. "She can be listed for a cardiac transplant." C. "Surgical correction involves several procedures." D. "We can give a series of dopamine (Intropin) infusions."
What should the nurse teach parents about oral hygiene for the child receiving chemotherapy?
a. Brush the teeth briskly to remove bacteria. b. Use a mouthwash that contains alcohol. c. Inspect the child's mouth daily for ulcers. d. Perform oral hygiene twice a day.
The nurse researcher is dividing research participants into groups of men and women before equating the groups on all characteristics that could affect study outcomes. What is this technique called?
A) Placebo B) Patient-centered intervention C) Attention control D) Stratification
A nurse psychotherapist recommends that a client participate in cognitive therapy. The client asks, "What's cognitive therapy and how can it help me?" Which is the most appropriate nurse psychotherapist response?
A) "It is a system of techniques in which you use positive thinking to improve your mood." B) "It is a long-term interpersonal approach that emphasizes the role of early childhood experiences." C) "It is a treatment approach specifically designed for depression only." D) "It is a time-limited, collaborative approach that emphasizes the role of thinking in the emergence and perpetuation of emotional disturbances."