A patient interested in acupuncture asks a nurse, "Just exactly what does it do?" What would the nurse explain?
A) "Acupuncture is based on a philosophy of laying on of hands."
B) "I don't think it does anything, so I don't know anything about it."
C) "It uses a manual process of adjusting the spine."
D) "It changes the flow of energy and helps healing."
D
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The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity to a Haitian-American patient by:
a. providing a well lit room 24 hours a day. b. writing out all instructions given to the patient. c. allowing the patient to keep leaves in her room. d. asking the physician to provide all directions to the patient.
The theorist Eric Berne theorized that an individual's three ego states of parent, child, and adult make up one's:
a. Conscience b. Personality c. Thought processes d. Ability to communicate
The specialist that evaluates a patient's ability to correctly swallow is a:
A. Physical therapy assistant. B. Orthopedic surgeon. C. Physical therapist. D. Physiatrist. E. Speech therapist.
The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile clients?
1. "This position is an assistant to the physician during diagnostic testing for infertility." 2. "My job will be teaching clients how to take their medications and scheduling tests." 3. "I will both teach and support families struggling with emotions as they attempt to become pregnant." 4. "Many of my duties will involve forming therapeutic relationships with clients struggling with infertility."