A nurse wants to enhance the growth of a patient by showing positive regard. The action consistent with this wish is:

A) making rounds daily.
B) staying with a tearful patient.
C) administering daily medication as prescribed.
D) examining personal feelings about a patient.

A patient reports that he is overwhelmed with anxiety. Which question would be most important to use in assessing the patient during your first meeting?

A) "What kinds of things do you do to reduce or cope with your stress?"
B) "Tell me about your family history-do any relatives have problems with stress?"
C) "Tell me about exercise-how far do you typically run when you go jogging?"
D) "Stress can interfere with sleep. How much did you sleep last night?"

A nurse is preparing to administer routine immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. The infant is currently up to date on all previously recommended immunizations. Which immunizations will the nurse prepare to administer? (Select all that apply.)

A) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
B) Rotavirus (RV)
C) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
D) Varicella
E) Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB)
F) Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)

________ is a nonbarbiturate sedative.

A) Tylenol
B) Butorphanol tartrate
C) Lurazepam HCI
D) Seconal sodium

Once a legislatively sponsored law is introduced to the House or Senate,it is:

A) Referred to the U.S. justices
B) Introduced to the executive branch
C) Referred to committee for recommendations and amendments
D) None of the above