When a series of emergencies occurred on the nursing care unit, one nurse took charge and helped everyone get through the crisis. Following this episode, other staff members treated him with great respect. The type of power described in this example is:
a. reward power. c. personal power.
b. referent power. d. expert power.
ANS: C
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A parent calls the clinic to clarify discharge instructions for his child, who was just diagnosed with major depression. The parent states "I was told to watch for anhedonia. What does that mean?" Which explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Flat affect and absence of emotions B. Lack of personal hygiene and grooming C. Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed D. Self-mutilation or engaging in self-harm
When administering aspirin to a patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease, the nurse may anticipate administering which drug(s) for prophylaxis against aspirin-induced ulcers? You may select more than one answer
a. Misoprostol b. Ranitidine c. Omeprazole d. Lansoprazole e. Antacids
Which task is most likely to be considered in a state's practice act as appropriate to delegate to a LPN/LVN if the patient's condition is stable and competence in the task has been established?
a. Administer an enema for an elective surgery patient. b. Administer an antiarrhythmic medication IV while interpreting the patient's rhythm on the cardiac monitor. c. Develop a plan of care for a stable patient admitted for observation after a head injury. d. Teach a patient how to instill eye drops for glaucoma.
The goal of Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universality is to provide _____________________ care to people of diverse cultures
A. Holistic B. Medically appropriate C. Culture-specific and congruent D. Cross-cultural and sensitive