What is the classic sign of AD?
a. Problems finding or speaking the right word
b. Poor judgment
c. Forgetting how to use simple, everyday things
d. Gradual loss of short-term memory
D
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Immediately after the nurse administers an intradermal injection of a suspected antigen during allergy testing, the patient complains of itching at the site, weakness, and dizziness. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate initially?
a. Elevate the arm above the shoulder b. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine c. Apply a warm compress to area d. Apply a local anti-inflammatory cream to the site
A patient with schizophrenia, aged 60 years, spent 5 years in a state hospital before being discharged to a community residence
The patient requires persistent direction to accomplish daily activities of living, has difficulty determining what to do with his time, and is resistant to behaving independently, expecting others to provide meals or wash his clothes. The nurse assesses this passive behavior as being the probable result of: a. dependency caused by institutionalization. b. cognitive deterioration from schizophrenia. c. brain damage from recreational drug use. d. side effects of neuroleptic medications.
The nurse researcher is conducting a research study using subjects who will be interviewed regarding their experience with postpartum depression
For which of these reasons would the researcher select a qualitative, rather than a quantitative, research design? a. Quantitative research is usually conducted in natural settings using data that are words rather than numbers. b. Qualitative research seeks to explain cause-and-effect relationships between variables. c. Quantitative research typically uses a convenience sample, seeking to answer a clinical question about a human experience. d. Qualitative research collects data from a small number of subjects, allowing for in-depth study of a phenomenon.
Which technique will best evaluate a student's critical thinking and problem solving skills?
A) Assigning a grade to each clinical experience performance B) Requiring that a student score above benchmark on standardized tests C) Exposing the learner to complex," real world" based test items D) Providing active learning exercises in combination with traditional lectures