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Question 1 of 5

Which statement by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism toward the Hispanic patient?

A. What do you want us to do to help your symptoms?
B. Tell me more about what you think is causing these symptoms.
C. I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable.
D. How much have these symptoms made it more difficult for you to go to work?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable.

Question 2 of 5

________ increase activity in the CNS while ________ reduce it.

A. barbiturates, toxic inhalants
B. barbiturates, stimulants
C. stimulants, depressants
D. depressants, stimulants

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: stimulants, depressants

Question 3 of 5

Community-based services to offer support in substance abuse consist of self-help services such as?

A. Alcoholics Anonymous
B. Crack Crack
C. Cannabis Collective
D. Hashish Home

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 4 of 5

An older male patient has suffered with episodic pruritus and skin eruptions for over 2 years. This patient tells the nurse, "When my skin gets better for a few days, I start worrying that it’s going to start itching again soon. I think my worry may actually trigger the problems to start all over again.” Which self-help technique should the nurse consider suggesting for this patient?

A. Melatonin
B. Meditation
C. Purification
D. Acupuncture

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Meditation

Question 5 of 5

To assess the head control of a 4-month-old infant, the nurse lifts up the infant in a prone position while supporting his chest. The nurse looks for what normal response? The infant:

A. Raises the head, and arches the back.
B. Extends the arms, and drops down the head.
C. Flexes the knees and elbows with the back straight.
D. Holds the head at 45 degrees, and keeps the back straight.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Raises the head, and arches the back.

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