A psychologist is educationally prepared to practice after graduating with a:

A) medical degree.
B) psychiatric medical residency certificate.
C) master's or PhD degree.
D) psychoanalysis training certificate.

An adult attempts suicide after declaring bankruptcy. The patient is hospitalized and takes an antidepressant medication for five days. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

A) Supervise the patient 24 hours a day.
B) Begin discharge planning for the patient.
C) Refer the patient to art and music therapists.
D) Consider the discontinuation of suicide precautions.

Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:

A) apraxia.
B) paraplegia.
C) hemiplegia.
D) quadriplegia.

A 26-month-old child displays negative behaviors. The parent says, "My child refuses toilet training and shouts, 'No!' when given direction. What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply.

A) "This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence."
B) "The child needs firmer control. Punish the child for disobedience and say, 'No.'"
C) "There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2 years."
D) "Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist can help you develop a remedial plan."