During a discussion with a patient participating in a health screening, a nurse suggests which of the following positive ways to cope with stress? Select all that apply
1. Relaxing with family and friends
2. Accepting all challenges
3. Saying no when one has other obligations
4. Eating a diet high in fat and carbohydrates
5. Getting rid of excessive possessions
ANS: 1, 3, 5
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Which of the following are particularly prevalent in rural areas (more so than in urban areas) of the South?
a. Falls and motor vehicle accidents b. Less use of seatbelts and more drinking of alcohol c. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle d. Suicide and homicide
A nurse is administering an antianxiety agent to a client. The nurse understands that long-term use of which of the following anxiolytics would be most likely to lead to physical or psychological tolerance? Select all that apply
A) Alprazolam B) Buspirone C) Hydroxyzine D) Chlordiazepoxide E) Doxepin
Mandatory education
You have been selected by your registering authority to undergo an audit of your continuing professional development activities for the past year. Below is a list of hypothetical CPD activities that you might accrue over 12 months' practice as a circulating nurse. For each activity, provide an example you might undertake (for C, select a real conference/seminar that you have attended or plan to attend in the coming year) and write a short reflection (100 words) on the reason you chose it (your rationale) and the influence you expect this activity might have on your practice as a circulating nurse. What will be an ideal response?
A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. For which immediate symptoms of radiation sickness will the nurse assess in patients who have been exposed?
1. Dilated pupils and aggression 2. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 3. Weight loss and fatigue 4. Anorexia and fatigue