An advanced practice nurse determines that a group of patients would benefit from opportunities to practice appropriate social behaviors and learn about basic living skills. The nurse would arrange for:

A) milieu therapy.
B) cognitive therapy.
C) short-term dynamic therapy.
D) systematic desensitization.

A 13-year-old girl is interested in obtaining information about the cause of her acne. What should the nurse include in the information about acne?

A) It is contagious.
B) It has no known cause.
C) It is caused by increased sebum production.
D) It has been found to be r/t poor hygiene.

Management in the majority of health care organizations must be primarily production-centered.

A store clerk was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who has a long history of schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

A) "Are you taking your medications the way they are prescribed?"
B) "This loss is harder to accept because of your mental illness. Do you think you should be hospitalized?"
C) "I'm worried about how much you are crying. Your grief over your husband's death has gone on too long."
D) "The unexpected death of your husband is very painful. I'm glad you are able to talk about your feelings."

The study of the female is called:

A) gynecologist.
B) gynecology.
C) genitalia.
D) gravida.

A nurse educator and her students are preparing to leave a hospital unit.A staff nurse asks if one of the students would like to perform a Z-track injection,a skill not yet practiced by the students.The instructor,understanding concepts surrounding timing for a learning experience,should choose which response?

A) "I'll explain the procedure since we've not practiced it,and choose a student to administer it."
B) "Would it be alright if the students just observed today? Then,we'll do it next time we're here."
C) "We're leaving the unit now,but thanks for asking."
D) "I'll check with the students and see if one of them would like to volunteer."

The clear fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear is:

A) perilymph.
B) cerumen.
C) plasma.
D) endolymph.