Upon returning home from work, a young man discovers that his mother has been in a serious automobile accident. Initially, he responds to the news by stating, "No, I don't believe it. It can't be true." Which defense mechanism is he using?
A. Introjection
B. Suppression
C. Denial
D. Repression
Ans: C. Denial
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A) Values B) Vision C) Mastery D) Action
A patient in the clinic is concerned because her family has a strong history of colon cancer. The patient asks you what she can do to find out if she is going to get colon cancer. Why would you suggest genetic testing?
A) Just to calm the patient's concerns. B) There is a chance genetic testing can tell the patient whether she has colon cancer. C) Genetic testing cannot yet identify people at risk for colon cancer. D) Researchers have refined methods for genetics risk assessment, and preclinical diagnosis to identify people at risk for some GI disorders.
What finding on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might suggest a hydatidiform mole?
a. Complaint of frequent mild nausea b. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg c. Fundal height measurement of 18 cm d. History of bright red spotting for 1 day, weeks ago
The nurse knows that physiologic changes associated with pain in the neonate include
a. Increased blood pressure and decreased arterial saturation b. Decreased blood pressure and increased arterial saturation c. Increased urine output and increased heart rate d. Decreased urine output and increased blood pressure