A leader that takes a political stand on an issue for no other reason than to get re-elected is using which ethical theory?
a. Ethical egoism
b. Utilitarianism
c. Altruism
d. Collectivism
A
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The nurse administers fludrocortisone (Florinef) to a patient diagnosed with salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome and then assesses for what therapeutic action?
A) Development of hypokalemia and elevated serum glucose level B) An increase in sodium and water reabsorption and potassium excretion C) Headache, edema, weakness, arrhythmias, and hypertension D) Sodium and water depletion along with potassium retention
Which of the following statements best captures the current understanding of the etiology of mental illness?
A) The role of "nurture," experiences, and relationships has been largely disproven. B) Mental illness can be attributed to organic brain changes and pathophysiological processes. C) Mental illness exists from the interplay of biologic factors and psychosocial influences. D) Current understanding of mental illness has shown that both biologic psychiatry and psychosocial psychiatry are incorrect.
The nurse caring for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) relies on the use of behavioral and physiologic indicators for determining pain. Which of the following examples are behavioral indicators? Select all answers that apply
A) The infant grimaces. B) The infant's heart rate is elevated. C) The infant flails his arms and legs. D) The infant's respiratory rate is elevated. E) The infant is crying uncontrollably. F) The infant's oxygen saturation is low.
The nurse has instructed an older patient on ways to prevent the development of pneumonia. Which patient statement indicates further instruction is needed?
1. "I will get the influenza vaccine every year." 2. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall." 3. "I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs." 4. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia."