A nurse went to a convention in a large city unknown to the nurse. Although somewhat anxious about finding the convention center, once there, the nurse relaxed and eagerly entered into interaction with other attendees
What might be the reason the nurse became more comfortable?
A. Had so much fun the last time the nurse attended a convention
B. Understood the perspective of most nurses
C. Was eagerly looking forward to the free samples distributed at the vendor booths
D. Was an extrovert who loved interacting with people
ANS: B
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1. "You seem like such a nice person, what sins could cause you to deserve this?" 2. "I think you are being very hard on yourself, don't you agree?" 3. "It sounds as though you are troubled by something you did in the past." 4. "You have an infection that is caused by a virus that you came in contact with, not by sins."
When the nurse caring for a patient with an AV fistula in the forearm assesses that there is an absence of a "trill" when palpating the venous side of the fistula, the nurse should:
1. inject the ordered amount of heparin into the fistula. 2. apply warm compresses and lower the arm below heart level. 3. send the patient to dialysis for remedy. 4. report to the charge nurse that the fistula is occluded.
Which of the following practices is used by a large number of cultural groups to provide comfort and security to a child?
a. burying a rock near a large shade tree b. taping a coin to the umbilical cord c. wrapping the infant snugly in a soft blanket d. boiling an egg and keeping it close to the child
If a patient undergoes resection of 6 inches of the colon, they are likely to have the best outcome if they
a. gave the bowel complete rest for 7 to 14 days. b. begin oral or enteral feedings the day after surgery. c. follow a soft, low-fiber diet. d. follow a high-fiber diet to promote laxation.