Which of the following best explains why more nurses do not report violence against themselves to authorities? a. Assumption that the nurse somehow “asked for it” by not being cautious enough or alert enough to avoid it b. Assumption that nothing would be done about the situation anyway c. Assumption that nurses can accept anything, […]
An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help. Looters have already started grabbing essential resources. Which of the following actions should the community take first? a. Send in ambulances to transport injured persons to medical facilities b. Send in media personnel to share the event and begin […]
A school nurse was responsible for five schools. To give students required medications during the day, the school nurse teaches a particular office staff member in each school exactly what to give to whom and when, and they practice until A school nurse was responsible for five schools. To give students required medications during the […]
Where is youth violence most likely to occur? a. At home b. At recreational facilities c. In inner city schools d. In fast-food facilities where young adults are employed ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Youth-related violence is more concentrated in minority communities and inner cities, causing a disproportionate burden on these communities. Children are often […]
A man had managed not to drink for over two years, but today, when he was told his position was being eliminated, he drank himself into a stupor. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take with this client? a. Admit the man is an alcoholic and always will be b. Consider the relapse […]
A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt. A triage nurse noted he had cuts, abrasions, and an open (bone was seen) fractured arm. Which of the following actions should be taken next? a. Put a green tag on his shirt and he can get in line to […]
Which of the following is crucial during the detoxification phase of the addiction process? a. Controlling the environment so drugs cannot be obtained b. Maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the client c. Maintaining communication with the client’s family d. Managing the acute withdrawal symptoms ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Detoxification is best described as a […]
A school health nurse was concerned about the diagnosed eating disorders of three high school students. A nutrition and body image program was planned. Which of the following classes should receive the program first? a. Elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6 b. Grades 7, 8, and 9 c. High school grades 10, 11, and […]
Which of the following best describes why all citizens should care about young people joining gangs? a. Gangs are beginning to be seen in suburban areas. b. Gangs are responsible for destroying lives and property in inner cities. c. Gangs commit as much as 90% of all crime in some communities. d. Gangs help give […]
A rape victim says to the nurse, “He said he loved me; he had been so nice; he said he wanted to show me how much he loved me. And then he….” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Anyone can lose control; I’m sure he’ll never do it […]
