A nurse refuses to recognize his own beliefs and practices as well as the beliefs and practices of his client who is of a different ethnic group than his own. What is the term for this practice?
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Cultural knowledge
C) Cultural blindness
D) Etic care
C
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a. Croup b. Tuberculosis c. Viral infection d. Pulmonary edema
At the scene of a terrorist attack, the nurse assists with triaging victims. Which victim should be seen as first priority or most urgent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Victim is pulseless. b. Victim has chest pain. c. Victim has multiple fractures. d. Victim has chest wound. e. Victim has a head injury with loss of consciousness. f. Victim has third-degree burns.
A nurse is teaching clients with difficulty sleeping on things to avoid before bedtime. These would include:
a. consuming caffeinated beverages. c. drinking alcohol. b. watching television. d. reading a book or magazine.
A patient in the hospital has hypernatremia. What condition should the healthcare professional assess for?
a. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone b. Hypersecretion of aldosterone c. Brief bouts of vomiting or diarrhea d. Excessive diuretic therapy