The nurse is admitting a patient with an addiction to alcohol to a treatment center. Which screening tool should the nurse use to assess for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

A) TWEAK
B) AUDIT
C) SMAST-G
D) CIWA-Ar

Exposure to which workplace substance can cause skin and respiratory system irritation in the short term and sensitization and allergic responses in the long term and is frequently encountered by laboratory workers?

A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Pesticide
C) Benzene
D) Asbestos

The nurse is caring for a patient in his home.After several visits and review of the plan of care,the nurse notices the patient will not follow the diet and exercise regimen.What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Discharge the patient from home care because he is not following the medical regimen
B) Continue to teach and reinforce the importance of the diet and exercise regimen
C) Notify the primary care provider of the patient's refusal to follow the diet and exercise regimen
D) Identify why the patient is not following the plan and revise the plan in collaboration with the patient

A nurse volunteers for a committee that must revise the hospital policies and procedures for suicide precautions. Which resources would provide the best guidance? (Select all that apply.)

A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition) (DSM-5)
B) State's nurse practice act
C) State and federal regulations that govern hospitals
D) Summary of common practices of several local hospitals
E) American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

A nurse manager has the reputation of being an autocratic leader.Which of the following statements by this manager would support that reputation?

A) "I'd like to hear what your ideas are for promoting better morale on this unit."
B) "I'm putting a suggestion box in the breakroom for your ideas that would be helpful to the unit."
C) "The new work schedule is posted for the next six weeks."
D) "I released the new procedure manual.Please add your comments to the front sheet."

An ophthalmic examination reveals papilledema. What does this finding indicate?

A) Retinal detachment
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Acute-angle glaucoma
D) Increased intracranial pressure

Lisa,18,is being seen at the walk-in clinic about dysuria,urgency,and frequency.Which of the following conditions is a primary cause of these urinary alterations?

A) Stress
B) Pregnancy
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Urinary tract infection

An adult tells the nurse, "I can't take anymore! Last year my husband left me. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter told me she's quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend." What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A) Fear, related to impending breast surgery
B) Deficient knowledge, related to breast lesion
C) Ineffective coping, related to perceived loss of daughter
D) Impaired verbal communication, related to spousal estrangement

The nurse has applied an aquathermia pad to a client's back.After 15 minutes of treatment,the client says that the pack is no longer warm and asks the nurse to increase the temperature.How should the nurse evaluate this request?

A) The client's thermal tolerance is higher than normal; increasing the temperature is necessary.
B) This client is experiencing a rebound effect from the application of moist heat.
C) Adaptation of the thermal receptors often results in the decreased sensation of warmth.
D) The aquathermia pad should be replaced with a standard hot pack.

Which patient's needs must be addressed first by the registered nurse?

A) The patient who is waiting for discharge teaching in order to go home
B) The patient with chest pain after two doses of sublingual nitroglycerin
C) The constipated patient who needs to use the toilet after receiving a laxative
D) The patient who is nauseated and vomiting after receiving narcotic pain medication