A nurse supports parental praise of a child who is behaving in a helpful way. When the individual behaves with politeness and helpfulness in adulthood, which feeling will most likely result?

A) Guilt
B) Anxiety
C) Loneliness
D) Self-esteem

Disk-shaped blood cells without nuclei are called:

A) leukocytes.
B) platelets.
C) erythrocytes.
D) thrombocytes.

At a unit meeting, the staff discusses decor for a special room for patients with acute mania. Which suggestion is appropriate?

A) An extra-large window with a view of the street
B) Neutral walls with pale, simple accessories
C) Brightly colored walls and print drapes
D) Deep colors for walls and upholstery

The purpose of research is to generate scientific knowledge:

A) That is used to influence practice
B) That helps nurses advance their career
C) That is used to support the concept of "do no harm"
D) All of the above

A patient is having pain and has requested a dose of analgesic medication.The medication administration record indicates that he prescribed the narcotics hydromorphone (Dilaudid) intramuscularly and morphine sulfate intravenously.Where should the nurse first assess to determine which medication to administer?

A) The patency of the IV site
B) Which drug the patient prefers
C) The patient's pain level
D) Skin integrity of the dorsogluteal site

A client having difficulty with smoking cessation refuses hypnosis.What should the nurse respond about this complementary and alternative therapy?

A) "You cannot be hypnotized against your will."
B) "You won't remember anything about the session."
C) "Relinquishing free will is the only way for hypnosis to work."
D) "The person is under the hypnotherapist's control during the treatment."