The patient chart reveals several past behaviors associated with substance use. Using your knowledge of alcohol, illicit drugs and nonmedical use of prescription medications, what is an example of a prescription medication that commonly is
abused by an individual with substance abuse?
A) Cannabis
B) Cocaine
C) Methamphetamines
D) Sedatives
D
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The identification of themes is important when reviewing findings of a qualitative research report because themes do what?
a. Reflect congruence between the questions asked and the methodology b. Allow description of a large quantity of data in a condensed format c. Demonstrate both the emic and etic views of a topic d. Explain the nature of differences reported by participants experiencing a common phenomenon
A generous donor has provided funds to a nursing unit. The nurse manager requests the input of the staff to determine how the funds will be spent
Options include redecorating the staff lounge, registration for some staff to attend educational conferences, or directing the funds towards the staff holiday party. The manager asks the staff to vote on their preferred choice. In order to ensure the staff feel valued and not betrayed, the manager indicates that not everyone will agree with the final decision, but that when it is announced, the rationale for the decision will be transparent. The decision-making style used in this scenario is __________. a. transparency b. consensus decision making c. autocratic decision making d. equity
The nurse caring for a patient after cystoscopy plans that the patient
a. learns to request narcotics for pain. b. understands to expect blood-tinged urine. c. restricts activity to bed rest for a 4 to 6 hours. d. remains NPO for 8 hours to prevent vomiting.
Which situation best exemplifies the nurse manager as a team builder?
1. Every year, the nurse manager does staff member evaluations to determine pay raises. 2. The nurse manager controls the staff meetings so the staff can get back to work quickly. 3. The nurse manager encourages exemplary task performance on the unit. 4. The nurse manager posts the unit's positive accomplishments from the past month in the break room.