A 9-year old is referred to the clinic for evaluation because of problems at school. Which one of the following clinical presentations may suggest that the child is being physically abused?
A) Sores around the mouth, brittle hair
B) Poor eye contact, depressed mood, unwillingness to give personal history data
C) Multiple bruises and scars, low self-esteem
D) Acting-out behaviors, disobedience, trouble with the law
C
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Which of the following would be a symptom of short-term memory loss?
a. Inability to recall year of birth b. Forgetting the names of one's children c. Inability to count backward from 100 by sevens d. Always looking for glasses
Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 15 mg = _____ mcg
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A client who has had a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled to begin radiation treatment. The nurse knows that which of the following statements listed below about potential risks of radiation is most accurate?
A) "Some clients experience longer-term irritation of skin adjacent to the treatment site." B) "Sometimes you might find that your blood takes longer to clot than normal." C) "The changes that you might see are normally irreversible." D) "The unwanted effects will be limited to the exposed portions of your skin."
The administration of a rural hospital has struggled in recent years to attract and retain nurses. What effect is an evidence-based practice (EBP) mentorship program likely to have on staffing levels?
A) Elimination of the need for unlicensed care providers B) Increased recruitment of new staff C) Decreased attrition of nurses D) Increased efficiency and consequent decreased staffing needs