While taking care of a Navajo child, the nurse welcomes their folk healer, called a ___________

ANS:


singer

The Navajo recognize persons in their tribe as folk healers called singers. These persons perform rites for healing and well-being that are comforting to the Navajo.

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Your 15-year-old neighbor, who knows you are a mental health nurse, informs you that he has "a friend who is talking about suicide." Your best initial response to the young neighbor is:

A. "Who is it? Another neighbor?" B. "I have some time. Tell me a little about this friend." C. "Who else knows? Has this friend told anyone else?" D. "Your friend needs help right away!"

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The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac history. The client died from a myocardial infarction during a hurricane. This is an example of what type of disaster death?

1. Direct. 2. Indirect. 3. Disaster-related natural. 4. Coincidental.

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A newborn is scheduled to undergo a screening test for phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse prepares to obtain the blood sample from the newborn's:

A) Finger B) Heel C) Scalp vein D) Umbilical vein

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The probability of committing a Type II error:

a. Is greater when ? is .01 than when ? is .05 b. Is always greater than the probability of committing a Type I error c. Is equivalent to 1 - ? d. Is under the control of researchers by establishing a level for ?

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