Which of the following drugs used to treat anxiety would be appropriate for a patient who is a school teacher and is concerned about feeling sedated at work?
A) Alprazolam (Xanax)
B) Buspirone (BuSpar)
C) Diazepam (Valium)
D) Lorazepam (Ativan)
B
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The development of nursing in the United States has been closely associated with certain watershed events in American history. What event created the greatest awareness of the need for skilled nurses?
A) The Declaration of Independence B) The Civil War C) The abolition of slavery D) The entry of the United States into World War II
A school-aged child's parents are very upset about having to leave her alone in the hospital. How would you respond to their concern?
A) "Don't worry. Your child will be just fine." B) "Just sneak out; that will make it easier." C) "If you can't stay, visiting as often as possible is the next best thing." D) "If you can't stay, then not visiting at all is best."
A patient who has been receiving a heparin infusion and warfarin (Coumadin) for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when her platelet level drops to 110,000/µL
Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) only. b. Administer the warfarin (Coumadin) at the scheduled time. c. Teach the patient about the purpose of platelet transfusions. d. Discontinue heparin and flush intermittent IV lines using normal saline.
A young adult woman comes to the outpatient clinic to see the nurse therapist because she states that she cannot manage her job, be a single parent, and take care of her mother who is chronically ill
During a session with both the client and her mother, the nurse finds herself feeling angry at the client's mother. Based on psychoanalytic theory, this is an example of: a. unexpressed anger b. transference c. countertransference d. sympathy