Which light aperture is appropriate when performing an ophthalmoscopic exam on a patient with an undilated pupil?
A) Largest white light aperture
B) Green light aperture
C) Smallest white light aperture
D) Slit of white light aperture
C
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A psychiatric nurse's parent had bipolar disorder. The nurse angrily recalls childhood memories of embarrassment about the parent's behavior. Select the best coping strategies for this nurse. (Select all that apply.)
a. Seek ways to use the understanding gained from childhood to help patients cope with their own illnesses. b. Recognize that these feelings are unhealthy. The nurse should repress them when working with patients. c. Recognize that psychiatric nursing is not an appropriate career choice. Select another area of practice. d. Begin relationships with new patients by saying, "My parent had mental illness, so I accept it without stigma." e. Recognize that the feelings may add sensitivity to the nurse's practice, but supervision is important.
Why is diarrhea serious in infants and young children?
a. Stools are liquid and watery. b. They cannot meet their own needs. c. They have large amounts of body water and are at risk for dehydration. d. Diarrhea causes abdominal cramping and discomfort.
A 20-month-old child is a client on the pediatric unit of a hospital. The nurse notices that this child is lagging in stage 6 of Piaget's phases of cognitive development. Which activity would indicate that this child is struggling at this stage?
1. The child wants the same toy to sleep with during naptime and bedtime. 2. The child merely watches as the other children pretend-play. 3. The child cries when the parents leave the unit. 4. The child does not cooperate with some of the treatments.
Which of the following is not considered a factor in deciding whether or not a person is mentally retarded?
a. Disorientation b. Disorganized speech patterns c. Size of the person d. Age of the person e. Both c and d