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Question 1 of 5

The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I can't believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?

A. Tell me what you think should be done.
B. How serious was the collision?
C. What do you think you should do?
D. Call for transportation to the hospital.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Call for transportation to the hospital.

Question 2 of 5

After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school nurse for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school's work-study program. What action should the nurse take?

A. Recommend assignment to the receptionist's office.
B. Suggest that the student work in the athletic department.
C. Refer the student to a psychiatrist for further discussion.
D. Determine the parents' opinion of the work assignment.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Recommend assignment to the receptionist's office.

Question 3 of 5

A female client with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is admitted to the hospital for a cardiac catheterization. The afternoon before the procedure, the client begins to keep detailed notes of the nursing care she is receiving and reports her findings to the RN at bedtime. What action should the nurse implement?

A. Explain to the client that her behavior invades the rights of the nursing staff.
B. Ask the client to explain why she is keeping a detailed record of her nursing care.
C. Teach the client strategies to control her obsessive-compulsive behavior.
D. Encourage the client to express her feelings regarding the upcoming procedure.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask the client to explain why she is keeping a detailed record of her nursing care.

Question 4 of 5

A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which action by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the RN?

A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
D. Is using a loud voice to talk to the client.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.

Question 5 of 5

A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The nurse also determines that the client is homeless and slightly suspicious. This client's treatment plan should include what priority problem?

A. Self-care deficit.
B. Disturbed sensory perception.
C. Ineffective community coping.
D. Acute confusion.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Acute confusion.

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