Which statement best describes certification for advanced practice nurses?
A) This group was the first to use certification to demonstrate advanced knowledge.
B) The individual must possess a doctoral degree to take the certification examination.
C) Certification for advanced practice is used in addition to a second licensure for practice.
D) Advanced practice certification is considered voluntary.
A
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1. A large number of cases of the flu 2. A case of cholera following a trip to India by a local politician 3. Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip 4. Unusual illness in a population
The nurse can best demonstrate caring behavior by:
1. Updates the family about the client's condition 2. Asks to address the client by the client's first name 3. Closes the door and covers the client during morning care 4. Shares with the client's roommate that she is scheduled for tests
A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client admitted to the mental healthcare unit with a severe mental disorder. Which of the following measures should the nurse consider first whenever a client is admitted to the mental healthcare unit?
A) Consider the possibility of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. B) Document any unusual occurrences, such as injuries or altercations. C) Check for overuse of defense mechanisms in the client. D) Observe if the person has unprovoked bursts of temper.
Taking a trait assessment can help people
a. Gain insight about their own traits b. Pinpoint their weaknesses c. Recognize potential traits to develop d. Manipulate others to gain a higher standing in their organization