A community health nurse suspects that a client who was a victim of a disaster 3 months ago is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply
A) Diminished startle response
B) Hypervigilance
C) Feelings of detachment
D) Flashbacks
E) Full range of affect
Ans: B, C, D
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A hospital has "stood down" from a mass casualty disaster. The staff have rested and eaten. Which action by the nursing supervisor takes priority?
a. Restocking the emergency department (ED) b. Making rounds on each unit to check staffing c. Determining which staff can go home d. Planning a critical incident stress debrief-ing
A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on which of the following?
a. Hemorrhage is the major concern. b. She will be unable to conceive in the future. c. Bed rest and analgesics are the recommended treatment. d. A D&C will be performed to remove the products of conception.
By what means can a health screening be conducted? (Select all that apply.)
a. A health professional b. Telephone interview c. Telecomputer d. Pen and paper surveys e. Lay persons
The nurse teaches a class about muscle movement to a group of patients who have neuromuscular disorders. What will the best plan of the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Body movement depends on an intact spinal cord. 2. Body movement depends on proper functioning of muscles. 3. Body movement depends on intact nerves. 4. Body movement depends on proper endocrine functioning. 5. Body movement depends on the level of consciousness.