You are on scene with a 79-year-old male patient who lives with his daughter. You witness her calling him dumb, stupid, senile, useless, and a pain. Which of the following best describes this type of abuse?
A) Physical
B) Emotional
C) Sexual
D) Neglect
Answer: B) Emotional
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The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks the nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?" Select the nurse's best reply
a. "This test uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problem areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?" b. "PET means positron-emission tomography. An injection is given and images are taken. It shows blood flow and activity in the brain." c. "A PET scan passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain-wave activity. It can help diagnose seizures." d. "It's a special type of x-ray that shows structures of the brain and whether there has ever been a brain injury."
A 70-year-old client comes into the clinic for his pneumonia vaccine. During the client interview, he seems to have mild difficulty with some words and tells you he forgets the names of people at times
He is alert, and oriented to time, person, and place. His responses seem appropriate. The nurse determines the cognitive changes that the client describes are A) early symptoms of dementia. B) indicators of depression in the elderly. C) normal signs of aging. D) memory impairment that may be related to cerebral ischemia.
You are the recovery room nurse who is admitting a patient from the OR. What is the first assessment you would make on a newly admitted patient?
A) Heart rate B) Nail perfusion C) Core temperature D) Patency of the airway
According to Smith, manifesting intentions could be studied by such activities as centering, setting an intention, affirmations, meditations, prayers, values-based decision-making, and mantras
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.