A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has attempted suicide. Which of the following would the nurse identify as relating to a psychological cause?
A) History of childhood trauma
B) Cluster B personality disorder
C) Social isolation
D) Suicide contagion
A, C, D
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You are asked to report any extrapyramidal symptoms (EPSs) of your patient. Which of the following are examples of EPS?
A. Dry mouth, anorexia B. Heart palpitations C. Muscle rigidity, tremors D. Constipation, nausea
What is the MORAL model?
A) Is a problem-solving model B) Does not include an evaluation step C) Requires the identification and analysis of multiple alternatives for action D) Requires the involvement of only the decision maker
The nurse is planning care for a preterm infant. What should the nurse identify as goals for this infant's care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Accelerate growth B) Monitor fluid balance C) Preserve skin integrity D) Protect neurologic status E) Improve respiratory function
While assessing the blood pressure of a 4-year-old the child complains that the blood-pressure cuff is too tight and angrily says, "That hurt, you big poo-poo head." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) Ignore the insult, apologize for hurting her, and loosen the cuff B) Calmly explain that you don't mean to hurt her, loosen the cuff, and you tell her that is isn't nice to call you a "poo-poo head" C) Explain that the cuff will only hurt for minute and ask the child's caregiver to please tell the child not to speak to you that way D) Ask the child's caregiver to please take the child to the waiting room until she calms down