A hallmark of the scientific method is that it is:
A) Rigorous
B) Holistic
C) Systematic
D) Flexible
C
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A patient who has a sleep disorder is trying stimulus control to improve amount and quality of sleep. What is recommended in this type of therapy?
A) use the bedroom for sleep and sex only B) use the bedroom for reading and eating C) go to bed at the same time every night D) sleep alone with minimal coverings
Which of the following statements is an example of the effect of aging, illness, or trauma on self-concept?
A) society values the wisdom of aging B) society devalues aging and chronic illness C) few people take a healthy body for granted D) most people accept the inevitability of illness
The second day after admission with a fractured pelvis, a 64-year-old patient suddenly develops confusion. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Take the blood pressure. b. Assess patient orientation. c. Check the oxygen saturation. d. Observe for facial asymmetry.
What mental health disorder best describes her symptoms?
A 35-year-old stockbroker comes to your office, complaining of feeling tired and irritable. She also says she feels like nothing ever goes her way and that nothing good ever happens. When you ask her how long she has felt this way she laughs and says, “Since when have I not?” She relates that she has felt pessimistic about life in general since she was in high school. She denies any problems with sleep, appetite, or concentration, and states she hasn't thought about killing herself. She reports no recent illnesses or injuries. She is single. She smokes one pack of cigarettes a day, drinks occasionally, and hasn't taken any illegal drugs since college. Her mother suffers from depression and her father has high blood pressure. On examination her vital signs and physical examination are unremarkable. A) Major depressive episode B) Dysthymic disorder C) Cyclothymic disorder