Likert scales are sometimes referred to as:
A. semantic differential scales
B. visual analogue scales
C. summative scales
D. Guttman scales
ANS: C
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" During the initial admission assessment, his daughter mentions that her mother died 4 months ago and "Dad just hasn't been the same. The doctor has even put him on antidepressant medication. I go by the house every day to make sure he takes his medication." What would the nurse suspect is happening to this patient? A) The patient is having hallucinations as an adverse effect of his antidepressant medication. B) The mental status change is due to the patient's age. C) The patient probably has a urinary tract infection. D) The patient is having delusions because of his depression over the loss of his wife.
The client has disclosed several of his concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wishes to seek
clarification he could say a. "What are the common elements here?" b. "Tell me again.". c. "Am I correct in concluding that . . .". d. "Tell me everything from the beginning.".
Which statement best describes effective leadership by the nurse manager?
a. Directs a staff nurse to modify his or her communication skills b. Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the nurse manager and his or her peers c. Encourages behavior changes through the annual evaluation process d. Uses the group process to determine what behavior is distressing to staff
A pregnant client has a hemoglobin of 10 g/dL and a Hct of 30%. The clinic nurse recognizes the fetus is at risk for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Macrosomia 2. Respiratory distress syndrome 3. Low birth weight 4. Prematurity 5. Fetal death