A pediatric nurse working in a mental health clinic is caring for a 10-year-old child who exhibits signs of depression. The nurse knows that these signs include:
Select all answers that apply.
A) persistent sad or irritable mood.
B) exaggerated feelings of self-worth.
C) increased interest in activities and hobbies.
D) significant change in appetite or body weight.
A, D
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Which community-based programs resulted in equally favorable health risk changes for both con-trol and treatment groups? (Select all that apply.)
a. Framingham Heart Study b. Stanford Five-City Heart Disease Preven-tion Program c. North Karelia Study d. Minnesota Heart Health Program e. Dutch Heart Health Community Interven-tion
Which statement shows the nurses understanding of patient-focused care?
a. "Patient-focused care is a nursing care delivery system.". b. "Patient-focused care is a model for a health care organization.". c. "Patient-focused care is a clinical pathway within an institution.". d. "Patient-focused care is an institutional value and philosophy.".
Why is the input of nurses vital to legislators?
a. Most of the bills legislators pass are not related to health care. b. Voters can be easily misled by special in-terest groups. c. The majority of legislators do not have health-care backgrounds. d. Legislators need to be aware of the im-portant part nurses play in the health-care system.
An employer has recently hired a person with a disability who will require special accommodations. What will a typical "reasonable accommodation" cost an employer?
a. Between $1 and $600 b. Between $601 and $1200 c. Between $1200 and $1800 d. Over $1801