A nurse working a rape telephone hotline should focus communication with callers to:

A) arrange long-term counseling.
B) serve as a sympathetic listener.
C) obtain information to relay to the local police.
D) explain immediate steps that a victim of rape should take.

A 9-year-old girl often comes to the school nurse complaining of stomach pains. Her teacher says she is completing her schoolwork satisfactorily but lately has been somewhat aggressive and stubborn in the classroom. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

A) A sign of stress
B) A developmental delay
C) A physical problem
D) A lack of adjustment to school

The nurse is caring for a preoperative patient.The nurse teaches the principles and demonstrates leg exercises for the patient.The patient is unable to perform leg exercises correctly.What is the nurse's best next step?

A) Assess for the presence of anxiety,pain,or fatigue.
B) Ask the patient why he does not want to do the exercises.
C) Encourage the patient to practise at a later date.
D) Assess the educational methods used to educate the patient.

Congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis is called:

A) epididymitis.
B) hypospadias.
C) epispadias.
D) hydrocele.

A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive-behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions?" Which responses by the nurse would be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A) "The therapist will be active and questioning."
B) "You will be given some homework assignments."
C) "The therapist will ask you to describe your dreams."
D) "The therapist will help you look at your ideas and beliefs about yourself."
E) "The goal is to increase subjectivity about thoughts that govern your behavior."

A patient is confused and has been restrained to prevent injury.Which of the following is a priority as the nurse plans care for the shift?

A) Calling the physician for an order for a chemical restraint
B) Applying the most restrictive restraint to prevent injury
C) Removing the restraints on the patient at least every 2 hours
D) Checking on the restrained patient last

Which therapies involve electrical brain stimulation for treatment of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)

A) Aversion therapy
B) Operant conditioning
C) Systematic desensitization
D) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
E) Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)