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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques are evidenced-based interventions to help manage panic attacks. Deep breathing helps regulate the body's stress response and relaxation techniques can help reduce muscle tension. Encouraging facing fears immediately (A) can worsen the panic attack. Providing reassurance (B) may not address the underlying anxiety. Offering distractions (D) may not effectively address the panic attack symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be established first in working with a child with PTSD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Provide safety and stabilization. This should be established first when working with a child with PTSD because creating a safe and stable environment is essential for the child to feel secure and start the healing process. Without safety and stabilization, addressing other aspects such as reducing symptoms, developing a value system, or catching up on skills may not be effective or sustainable. Safety and stabilization help the child regulate emotions, build trust, and establish a foundation for further therapy and interventions. Therefore, ensuring safety and stability is the priority in treating children with PTSD. Other options are incorrect as they are secondary to providing safety and stabilization.
Question 3 of 5
Although his daughter has been here almost 15 years, Mr. H is a fairly new immigrant. He speaks some English and is highly educated. Although you’ve had no time to ask many questions, he is clearly of a more Eastern tradition. Which attitude would you expect him to share?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Mr. H is described as being of a more Eastern tradition, and the belief that disease is caused by fluctuations in opposing forces aligns with Eastern medical philosophies such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. This approach views illness as an imbalance of energies or elements in the body. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests a fatalistic view of disease, which is not necessarily indicative of Eastern traditions. Choice C is incorrect as it reflects a Western biomedical perspective of disease causation. Choice D is unrelated to the information provided about Mr. H's background and beliefs.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath. As the nurse assesses this patient, the nurse is using the process of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: data collection. In this scenario, the nurse is gathering information about the patient's symptoms, medical history, and current condition to form a comprehensive understanding of the situation. This process is crucial for making an accurate assessment and developing an appropriate care plan. Evaluation (choice A) involves analyzing the collected data to make judgments or decisions. Problem identification (choice C) involves recognizing issues or concerns based on the data collected. Testing a hypothesis (choice D) involves formulating and then testing possible explanations for the patient's symptoms, which typically comes after data collection. Therefore, data collection is the initial step in the assessment process.
Question 5 of 5
You are writing a care plan for a newly admitted patient. Which one of these outcome statements is written correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. It follows the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). It is specific in identifying the need to increase dietary fiber intake, measurable by patient's identification, achievable as a behavioral change, relevant to patient's care plan, and time-bound by June 5. Choices A, B, and C lack specificity, measurability, and time-bound criteria. Choice A lacks measurability and time-bound. Choice B lacks specificity, measurability, relevance, and time-bound. Choice C lacks specificity, measurability, and relevance.