A person from which of the following groups is most likely to make eye contact with the nurse?
a. Asian-Americans c. African-Americans
b. European Americans d. Native Americans
B
The dominant culture within the United States is composed of white middle-class Protestants of European ancestry. This cultural group will most likely make eye contact with the nurse, as it indicates trustworthiness.
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A preterm infant is jittery and has an oxygen saturation of 88%. After stabilizing the newborn, what action by the nurse is most important?
A. Assess the mother for caffeine use during pregnancy. B. Assess the mother for opioid use during pregnancy. C. Call Child Protective Services (CPS) to take the child away. D. Question the father about maternal drug abuse.
Which of the following would be the most effective intervention for a depressed patient?
A. Establish one small goal to accomplish today. B. Help the patient develop a goal to complete in the next month. C. Encourage the patient to talk about recent failures in his or her life. D. Let the patient guide what is the next best action.
A nurse is choosing an intravenous cannula for an older adult patient and will choose the smallest size that will deliver the appropriate fluid. What size cannula is the most appropriate choice?
a. 12 gauge b. 14 gauge c. 18 gauge d. 22 gauge
Over 50 million adults in the US have hypertension. Which of the following could be reduced if hypertension were controlled? (Select all that apply.)
a. disseminated intra-vascular coagulation d. myocardial infarction b. stroke e. heart failure c. deep vein thrombosis (DVT) f. syncope