What is employee behavior best reinforced by?
A) Praise from a supervisor
B) An increase in pay
C) Rewarding the employee with whatever is of value
D) Threat of punishment
C
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The nurse is assisting with an admission assessment of a child with scarlet fever. Which actions will the nurse expect to implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obtain a throat culture. b. Encourage ambulation. c. Assess for desquamation. d. Initiate droplet precautions. e. Administer isoniazid.
The manager is on a committee that is investigating the implementation of evidenced-based practice for the nursing staff. Which outcomes should the manager highlight as expected when this approach is implemented?
Select all that apply. 1. Reduces costs 2. Promotes the best patient outcomes 3. Encourages healthcare worker retention 4. Reduces the cost of healthcare worker salaries 5. Reduces care variations between geographic locations
Which of the following instructions or precautions should the nurse teach a client who is scheduled for a positron emission tomography of the brain?
A. "Avoid caffeine-containing substances for 12 hours before the test." B. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid during the 24 hours before the test." C. "Avoid bathing and washing your hair for 24 hours before the test." D. "Remove your dentures before the test begins."
A 16-year-old student came to see the school nurse because she felt "nervous and shaky."
They reviewed her diet history, and the student admitted that she drank 5–6 cups of coffee every morning before school and caffeinated soda during the day despite the fact that her parents asked her to decrease her caffeine intake. The best response for the nurse would be: 1. "Caffeine is a form of drug and can cause serious health problems if overused.". 2. "You are probably not feeling well because you did not eat breakfast and have low blood sugar.". 3. "Many adults drink more caffeine that that in a day.". 4. " Caffeine is a central nervous depressant and can cause you to feel funny.".