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Select the best comment for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly patient.
- A. I am a nurse. Are you familiar with what nurses do?'
- B. Hello. I am going to ask you some questions to get to know you better.'
- C. You look comfortable and ready to participate in an admission interview. Shall we get started?'
- D. Hello. My name is and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct opening identifies the nurses role and politely seeks direction for addressing the patient in a way that will make him or her comfortable. This is particularly important when a considerable age difference exists between the nurse and the patient. The nurse should address patients by name and not assume patients want to be called by a first name. The nurse should always introduce self.
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A women who is 16 weeks pregnant presents with symptoms suggestive of a urinary tract infection. Which one of the following is correct?
- A. She should be assured that urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy and require no treatment.
- B. A midstream urine should be collected and the bacteriology report awaited.
- C. A midstream urine should be collected and a wide spectrum antibiotic prescribed.
- D. A self-retaining catheter should be introduced to promote free drainage of urine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In pregnancy, UTIs require prompt treatment due to risks like pyelonephritis. Collecting a midstream urine and starting a broad-spectrum antibiotic (C) is standard, pending culture results. Ignoring treatment (A), waiting without antibiotics (B), or invasive measures (D, E) are inappropriate.
Which of the following is true regarding the management of oppositional behaviours in children?
- A. There are no circumstances in which oppositional behaviours are considered typical and expected of children
- B. Assessment of oppositional behaviours should consider individual, dyadic, systemic, and familial risk factors
- C. Psychosocial and pharmacological treatments are found to be equally effective in the management of oppositional behaviours
- D. Parenting involvement and training are not required in the management of oppositional behaviours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A comprehensive assessment considering individual, dyadic, systemic, and familial factors is true and essential for managing oppositional behaviors.
A nurse caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease can anticipate that the family will most likely need information about:
- A. antimetabolites.
- B. benzodiazepines.
- C. immunosuppressants.
- D. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Patients with Alzheimer's disease often benefit from this type of medication to help improve cognitive function. The family would need information on this to understand the treatment plan. Antimetabolites (A), benzodiazepines (B), and immunosuppressants (C) are not typically used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and would not be relevant for the family to know about in this context.
A child, aged 11 years, stays home from school to care for his siblings while his mother works, because the family cannot afford a babysitter. The home is cluttered and dirty. When asked about his parents, the child reluctantly reveals that he thinks his father does not like him very much because he calls him 'stupid' and says he can never do anything right. This should be assessed as:
- A. physical abuse.
- B. sexual abuse.
- C. emotional abuse.
- D. economic abuse.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explanation:
C: Emotional abuse is the correct assessment as the father's behavior of calling the child 'stupid' and criticizing him can cause psychological harm. This behavior undermines the child's self-esteem and mental well-being. The child's reluctance to speak about his parents also indicates emotional distress.
Incorrect choices:
A: Physical abuse involves causing physical harm, which is not evident in the scenario.
B: Sexual abuse involves inappropriate sexual behavior, which is not indicated in the scenario.
D: Economic abuse involves financial control or exploitation, which is not the primary issue in this scenario.
A rape victim tells the emergency room nurse, "I feel so dirty. Help me take a shower before the doctor examines me."Â The nurse should:
- A. Arrange for the patient to shower.
- B. Explain that bathing would destroy evidence.
- C. Give the patient a basin of water and towels.
- D. Explain that bathing facilities are not available in the emergency department.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Explain that bathing would destroy evidence. This is the correct choice because bathing can potentially wash away crucial forensic evidence that can be collected during a sexual assault examination. Preserving evidence is essential for legal proceedings and ensuring justice for the victim.
Choice A is incorrect because arranging for the patient to shower would destroy evidence. Choice C is incorrect as giving the patient a basin of water and towels would still risk destroying evidence. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not address the importance of preserving evidence in cases of sexual assault.