Which observation should indicate to the nurse to assess an older patient for depression?
1. Flat affect
2. Hyperactivity
3. Racing thoughts
4. Pressured speech
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Rationale: A flat affect or having minimal or no reaction to emotion is one clinical manifestation of depression in an older patient.
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A woman has just given birth to an infant whose 1-minute Apgar score was 9. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid was noted upon rupture of the membranes. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Apply oxygen at 0.5 L/minute via face mask. B. Assess and document the infant's 5-minute Apgar score. C. Transfer the neonate to the intensive care unit. D. Vigorously suction the infant's trachea.
Melissa is a nurse who graduated earlier this year with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and immediately began working on a busy surgical unit with a high turnover of both the patients and the staff
As a result, Melissa has found the adjustment to full-time employment particularly stressful. Which of the following actions should Melissa take in order to manage the stress in her life? A) Schedule a vacation for later in the year and focus on this upcoming trip when she is experiencing high levels of stress. B) Reduce her workload to part-time and supplement this with casual employment on a lowerstress unit. C) Be vigilant in personal habits that result in adequate rest, a healthy diet, and adequate physical exercise. D) Reduce or eliminate the specific interactions in the clinical setting that cause her the most stress.
The process of professionalization of an occupation typically follows a pattern of developmental stages. One of the stages is collective identity. Which of the following is an example of collective identity?
a. Legal right to practice profession to protect unique skills from outsiders b. Apprenticeship programs to develop skills c. A loose association of practitioners d. Definition of the profession's mission related to full-time work
Which of the following is true of stimulants?
1. Give a person more energy 2. Have few negative health effects 3. May cause constipation 4. May lead to death