The emotional reaction to family violence that is desirable for a nurse to experience is
a. anger.
b. empathy.
c. shock.
d. revulsion.
B
Strong negative feelings get in the way of being able to be objective and therapeutic. Empathy, a
positive feeling, would not hamper objectivity and the ability to be therapeutic.
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Which analogy best reflects an action that a nurse who prioritizes self-care in daily life and nursing practice would take?
A) At a dinner party: Criticizing the food and monopolizing the conversation B) At a buffet: Passing up the salad bar and heading straight for the desserts C) On an airplane: Putting on an oxygen mask before helping another person with theirs D) On a bus: Taking a handicapped seat at the front of the bus and watching others move to the rear
The nurse is administering two drugs to a patient and learns that both drugs are highly protein-bound. The nurse may expect
a. decreased bioavailability of both drugs. b. decreased drug effects. c. decreased drug interactions. d. increased risk of adverse effects.
The nurse leader of a large long-term care facility is aware that different leadership styles are appropriate in different situations. Which situation should warrant the application of authoritarian leadership principles?
A) The existing process of making nursing assignments needs to be reexamined. B) It has just come to the attention of staff that a resident is missing. C) The nurse manager has been informed that there will be a budget reduction for the next year. D) There have been communication problems between nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in recent weeks.
The nurse is assisting the pediatric provider with a newborn examination. The provider notes that the infant has hypospadias. The nurse understands that hypospadias refers to:
a. Absence of a urethral opening. b. Penis shorter than usual for age. c. Urethral opening along dorsal surface of penis. d. Urethral opening along ventral surface of penis.