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Question 1 of 5

The nurse cares for a patient who works in a high stress profession but loves the job. Which term best describes this client's psychological state?

A. Distress.

B. Eustress.

C. Psychological stress.

D. Situational stress.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Eustress.

Question 2 of 5

A parent calls the hospital hot line and is connected to the triage nurse. The caller proclaims: 'I found my child with odd stuff coming from the mouth and an unmarked bottle nearby.' Which of these comments would be the best tool for the nurse to determine if the child has swallowed a corrosive substance?

A. Ask the child if the mouth is burning or throat pain is present.'

B. Take the child's pulse at the wrist and see if the child is has trouble breathing lying flat.'

C. What color is the child's lips and nails and has the child voided today?'

D. Has the child had vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask the child if the mouth is burning or throat pain is present.'

Question 3 of 5

A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing care for four clients who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit on the previous shift. The nurse should delegate meal assistance for which of the following clients to the AP?

A. A client who has a lumbosacral spinal tumor

B. A client who has Guillain-Barre syndrome

C. A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

D. A client who has systemic sclerosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client who has a lumbosacral spinal tumor

Question 4 of 5

A staff nurse has applied for a promotion. The hiring manager insinuates that if there was a sexual relationship between the two of them, the nurse's promotion request would get increased consideration. Which of the following actions should the staff nurse take first?

A. Tell the hiring manager in clear terms that this conduct causes feelings of discomfort and that the behavior should stop immediately.

B. Report the behavior to the nurse manager.

C. Create a written document of the incident and store the document in a safe place.

D. Seek help from a trustworthy friend.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell the hiring manager in clear terms that this conduct causes feelings of discomfort and that the behavior should stop immediately.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following represent a member of core team?

A. the son of old patient who care for him at home

B. the doctor in charge as hospital manager

C. the pharmacist responsible for medication supply

D. A nurse responsible for sterilization of instruments

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A nurse responsible for sterilization of instruments

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