The nurse talks to a patient about the health risks related to smoking and the patient says, "My husband has been nagging me about that,
but I really don't smoke all that much and don't see it as much of a problem in my case." Within what transtheoretical stage of change would the nurse classify this patient as operating?
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action Stage
ANS: A
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Which physiological change in the brain is the reason the nurse allows more time for answering questions with older adults?
a. Increased secretion of cholinesterase b. Decreased secretion of neurotransmitters c. Loss of spinal cord and brainstem neurons d. Atrophy of dendrites in the cerebral cortex
Which of the following clinical manifestations would alert the nurse caring for a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome that his status is deteriorating?
A) Tidal volume of 500 mL B) Residual lung volume of 1200 mL C) Vital capacity of 11 mL/kg D) Oxygen saturation of 97%
The pediatric nurse caring for patients with respiratory disorders teaches the student nurse the functions of the respiratory system, including:
A) oxygen passes from the larynx to the pharynx. B) air passes through the trachea into the bronchus. C) the bronchus divides into smaller branches or acinus. D) oxygen exchange with the bloodstream occurs in the veins.
During a group session, one of the members states, "Let's keep this discussion going so that everyone can participate, but let's keep the time each person speaks to about 3 minutes." The leader interprets this member as acting in which role?
A) Group observer B) Gatekeeper C) Encourager D) Energizer