The nurse uses a variety of teaching strategies when working with clients. A nurse who encourages the learner to problem-solve through trial and error is using which theory of human learning?
1. Behaviorism
2. Humanism
3. Cognitivism
4. Lifelong learning
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Rationale: Behaviorism posits that environment influences behavior, and encourages repetitive practice and repeated demonstration.
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The LVN works together with a registered nurse and a nurse's aide to provide care for nine of the patients on the unit, and two similar groups of care providers are responsible for the remaining 18 patients on the unit. What model of nursing care is utilized on this unit? A) Team nursing B) Primary nursing C) Total patient care D) Case method
What is the first sign of Bell's palsy?
a. Inability to wrinkle forehead and pucker lips on affected side b. Sudden pain in nostril on affected side c. Excessive salivation on the affected side d. Excessive mucus running from nostril on affected side
The nurse provides a wellness program to a group of pregnant adolescents at risk for substance abuse. Which participant statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "Drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana can harm my baby." B) "I need to take good care of myself by participating in vigorous exercise." C) "My anemia and eating mostly fast food are not important." D) "I should seek prenatal care at some point in the pregnancy."
For which of the following patients would it be most important to obtain an apical-radial pulse and calculate the pulse deficit? A patient who:
a. Had abdominal surgery 2 hours ago b. Suffered a fractured hip yesterday c. Is dehydrated from vomiting d. Has a heart or lung disease