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The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admittedclient. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needingothersfor companionship B) The ability to effectivelymanage stress C) Afamily history of mental illness D) Striving fortotalself-reliance Ans: B Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, independence,self-esteem, capacity for ...

A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness. ANS: D Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of well...

which symptoms are serious adverse effects of beta-adrenergic blockers such as propranolol (inderal)? A. Headache, hypertension, and blurred vision. B. Wheezing, hypotension, and AV block. C. Vomiting, dilated pupils, and papilledema. D. Tinnitus, muscle weakness, and tachypnea. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Wheezing, hypotension, and AV block. (B) represents the most serious adverse effects of beta-blocking agents. AV block is generally associated with bradycardia and results in potentially life-...

1. The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical-surgical unit. Which patient should the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first? 1. A patient with a blood glucose of 42 mg/dL 2. A patient who reports a pain level of 2 3. A patient who has just received a diagnosis of cancer 4. A patient who has a respiratory rate of 22 ANS: 1

Motivation correct answer: Process by which behavior is: a) Energized - how hard a person works b) Directed - what a person does c) Maintained - how long a person works What are the six steps of the Motivation Process correct answer: 1. Unsatisfied Needs 2. Tension 3. Drives 4. Behavior 5. Satisfied Needs 6. Reduction of Tension Douglas McGregor correct answer: Basic human nature; 2 theories of motivation. Theory X correct answer: average person has little ambition, dislike...

1. The belief of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato that the rational soul controlled the irrational soul could be compared with the belief of the more recent psychological theorist: a. Freud b. Pinel c. Fisher d. Rush ANS: A Sigmund Freud believed that mental illness was, in part, caused by forces both within and outside the personality. Philippe Pinel advocated acceptance of mentally ill individuals as human beings in need of medical assistance. Alice Fisher was a Florence Nightingal...

True or False: MAGNET designation is awarded to institutions who value nursing talent correct answer: TRUE You feel a change is necessary on the unit you work to improve patient outcomes. What is your first step? A. complain to your peers B. find evidence and talk to the unit manager C. do what you feel is a better way D. make an appointment to speak with the CEO correct answer: B True or False: The only method of dissemination is through publication correct answer: FALSE Synthes...

The subcellular structure that degrades proteins is called the: A. Tight junction B. Mitochondria C. Lysosome D. Plasma membrane E. Ribosome ANS: C

Test Bank - LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization, 5th Edition (Singh, 2022), Chapter 1-20 | All Chapters

A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness. ANS: D Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of well...