The nurse is participating in a quantitative research study. Which of the following is a major characteristic of this type of research?
a. Holistic design
b. Deductive reasoning
c. Complete and broad focus
d. Analysis of words and individual interpretation
ANS: B
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A client who presents in the psychiatric unit tells the admitting nurse that he or she is very depressed and is having a hard time staying clean and sober. Which of the following describes the psychobiology of his or her illness?
1. Depression or other mental illness should be treated with compatible medications. 2. Depression or other mental illnesses are symptoms of the substance abuse. 3. There is heritability and predisposition to alcohol dependence as well as complex environmental influences. 4. Depression or other mental illnesses is an expected outcome of substance abuse recovery.
The nurse is considering applying for work at a hospital. What action should the nurse perform first?
1. Contact the nurse recruiter and apply as quickly as possible. 2. Learn about the hospital and its parent company, if there is one. 3. Call the hospital personnel office to learn about the salary. 4. Contact the head nurse of the unit on which he would like to work.
What are some advantages of a vaginal hysterectomy over the abdominal hysterectomy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Less postoperative discomfort b. Reduced hospital stay c. Less expensive d. Better visualization of the intrapelvic area e. Faster recovery
When the nurse performs the Nitrazine test on vaginal secretions of a patient who thinks her membranes have ruptured, the paper turns yellow. What does this finding indicate?
a. Acidic discharge, membranes intact b. Acidic discharge, membranes have ruptured c. Neutral, not enough discharge to measure d. Alkaline, membranes have ruptured