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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a survivor of intimate partner abuse? a. You are feeling violated because you thought you could trust your partner.‖ b. I‘m here for you. I want you to tell me about the bad things that happened to you.‖ c. I was very worried about you. I knew you were living in a potentially violent situation.‖ d. Abusers often target people who are passive. I will refer you to an assertiveness class...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, ―If I avoid strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I‘ll be safe from sexual attacks.‖ Choose the nurse‘s best response. a. Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted.‖ b. I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to comment?‖ c. It‘s better to walk with s...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient comes to the crisis clinic after an unexpected job termination. The patient paces, sobs, cringes when approached, and responds to questions with only shrugs or monosyllables. Choose the nurse‘s best initial comment to this patient. a. Everything is going to be all right. You are here at the clinic and the staff will keep you safe.‖ b. I see you are feeling upset. I‘m going to stay and talk with you to help you feel better.‖ c. You need to try to st...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which behavior best demonstrates aggression? a. Stomping away from the nurses‘ station, going to the hallway, and grabbing a tray from the meal cart. b. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and sobbing. c. Telling the primary nurse, ―I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunch.‖ d. Telling the medication nurse, ―I am not going to take that, or any other, medication you try to gi...

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patient‘s history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? a. Amitriptyline b. Fluoxetine c. Desipramine d. Tranylcypromine sulfate ANS: B Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are very safe in overdosage situations, which is not true of the other medications listed. G...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A health care provider recently convicted of Medicare fraud says to a nurse, ―Sure I overbilled. Everyone takes advantage of the government. There are too many rules to follow and I deserve the money.‖ These statements show a. shame. b. suspiciousness. c. superficial remorse. d. lack of guilt feelings. ANS: D Rationalization is being used to explain behavior and deny wrongdoing. The individual who does not believe he or she has done anything wrong will n...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An older adult patient takes multiple medications daily. Over 2 days, the patient developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristic of a. delirium. b. dementia. c. amnestic syndrome. d. Alzheimer‘s disease. ANS: A Delirium is characterized by an abrupt onset of fluctuating levels of awareness, clouded consciousness, perceptual disturbances, and disturbed memory and orientati...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new staff nurse tells the clinical nurse specialist, ―I am unsure about my role when patients bring up sexual problems.‖ The clinical nurse specialist should give clarification by saying, ―All nurses a. qualify as sexual counselors. Nurses have knowledge about the biopsychosocial aspects of sexuality throughout the life cycle.‖ b. should be able to screen for sexual dysfunction and give basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths.‖ c. s...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient diagnosed with alcohol use disorder asks, ―How will Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) help me?‖ Select the nurse‘s best response. a. The goal of AA is for members to learn controlled drinking with the support of a higher power.‖ b. An individual is supported by peers while striving for abstinence one day at a time.‖ c. You must make a commitment to permanently abstain from alcohol and other drugs.‖ d. You will be assigned a sponsor who will plan your...