Australia's national registration scheme fails to protect the titles of ‘nurse' and ‘midwife'

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: False

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A 16-year-old boy has a stiff neck, a headache, a fever of 103° Fahrenheit, and purpuric lesions on his legs. He is admitted to the hospital for treatment of suspected meningococcemia

Although the adolescent's physical needs take priority at the present time, the nurse can expect which of the following to be the most significant psychological stressor for this adolescent? 1. Fear of getting behind in schoolwork 2. Fear of painful procedures and bodily mutilation 3. Separation from friends and permanent changes in appearance 4. Separation from parents and home

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When you are involved with a nurse manager who uses negative power, what type of communication is considered the most appropriate, and why?

1. Socialâ€"so that you can be friends with the manager 2. Aggressiveâ€"so that you can force the manager to change 3. Assertiveâ€"so that you can stand up for your rights without violating the rights of others 4. Professionalâ€"so that you can encourage this manager to change his or her methods by observing your positive behavior

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, has been suspicious of staff since admission

The patient visits with a chaplain but then tells the nurse, "Don't send any more preachers." What is the most likely reason for the patient's reaction? a. Hostility b. Distractibility c. Inability to trust d. Inability to find meaning in suffering

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During the preoperational stage, a 6 year old would be expected to: (Select all that apply.)

1. Gather more language skills. 2. Use crayons to draw pictures about being mad. 3. Think real things are fantasy. 4. Understand time. 5. Remember events from the recent past.

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