Which behavioral learning theorist was the first to attempt scientific studies to understand the learning process?
A) Thorndike
B) Pavlov
C) Skinner
D) Hull
A
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a. "My risk for Alzheimer's disease is increased now, so I'll have to stop driving." b. "The risk factors and symptoms of a TIA are just like those of a stroke." c. "I recognize how important it is to take my anti-hypertension medications regularly." d. "I need to stop smoking to help lower my chances of this happening again."
The hospital policy and procedure manual states that medications should be charted immediately after administration. The nurse routinely charts the medications as they are being prepared for administration. What does this practice reflect?
1. An honest error in judgment 2. A violation of hospital policy and procedure 3. Use of the two schools of thought doctrine 4. Logical and appropriate variation in practice
You are caring for a child recently admitted to the palliative care unit with end-stage heart disease. Which statement by the parents demonstrates that you need to provide education regarding palliative care?
1. "We want to have our family here with us, are they able to visit outside of visiting hours?" 2. "We want to make sure we are always with our child. Can we sleep in the room?" 3. "We are trying to plan ahead. When do you think our child will be better and able to be discharged?" 4. All of the above
A female patient asks about the effectiveness of various birth control methods. The nurse should inform her that the most effective methods are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) b. Spermicides c. Intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate d. Levonorgestrel subdermal implants e. Sterilization