A 32-year-old mother of two children was a bank manager before coming to the nursing program. She will be finishing a baccalaureate nursing program in a few months. She learns best when she can plan and carry out her own learning activities,
she uses past experiences to help with current learning, and she applies learning immediately. Which learning theory best fits this woman's learning style?
A) Knowles' adult learning theory
B) Bandura's social learning theory
C) Gestalt-Field family of theories
D) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
A
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1. Prozac 2. Prolixin 3. Benadryl 4. Ritalin
The nurse is educating a family who is planning an ice fishing trip on ways to prevent hypothermia. Which recommendation by the nurse is appropriate?
A) All family members should wear skid-proof footwear. B) If someone becomes hypothermic, keep the clothing on, cover the person with damp blankets, and have the person drink a cool liquid. C) All family members should light rain jackets. D) If someone becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothing, wrap the person in blankets, and have the person drink a warm liquid.
A group of nurses are concerned about the chronic understaffing and mandatory overtime requirements of their state's hospitals. How could this group best help solve this issue?
1. Talk to state legislatures about establishing staffing ratios. 2. Advise nurses to go home after their assigned shift instead of working overtime. 3. Lobby for legislation supporting safe staffing measures. 4. Develop policies whereby nurse managers are the only ones required to work overtime.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antitussive that is also classified as a(n):
a. nasal decongestant. c. antihistamine. b. anticonvulsant. d. mucolytic agent.