Which is considered a block to effective communication?
- A. Using silence
- B. Using clich©s
- C. Directing the focus
- D. Defining the problem
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The nurse is seeing an adolescent and the parents in the clinic for the first time. Which should the nurse do first?
- A. Introduce him- or herself
- B. Make the family comfortable
- C. Give assurance of privacy
- D. Explain the purpose of the interview
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
At a well-visit, a mother voices concern that her 30-month-old has a smaller vocabulary than other children in his daycare. The nurse should:
- A. Admit the child to the hospital
- B. Assess the child for other age-appropriate development
- C. Suggest that the child is hearing impaired
- D. Explain that the child has a significant developmental delay
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a parent expresses concern about a child's development, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all areas of development before jumping to conclusions. Choosing option B allows the nurse to evaluate the child for other age-appropriate developmental milestones to determine if there are any delays or concerns. Admitting the child to the hospital (option A) is not necessary at this point and may cause unnecessary stress. Suggesting hearing impairment (option C) without proper evaluation can lead to misdiagnosis. Explaining a significant developmental delay (option D) should only be done after a thorough assessment and diagnosis.
The nurse is taking a sexual history on an adolescent girl. Which is the best way to determine whether she is sexually active?
- A. Ask her, "Are you sexually active?"
- B. Ask her, "Are you having sex with anyone?"
- C. Ask her, "Are you having sex with a boyfriend?"
- D. Ask both the girl and her parent if she is sexually active
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Baby M is 5 months old. You notice that she now has the ability to grasp objects between her fingers and opposing thumb. This is known as:
- A. Parachute reflex
- B. Grasp reflex
- C. Pincer grasp
- D. Prehension
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Pincer grasp. The pincer grasp is the ability to hold objects between the thumb and another finger, typically developed around 9-12 months. At 5 months, it is early for a pincer grasp to fully develop, but the beginning of this skill can be seen as early as 5 months. Choices A and B are incorrect as the parachute reflex is a protective response to falling and the grasp reflex is an automatic response to touch. Choice D, prehension, is a general term for the act of grasping or holding objects, but it does not specifically refer to holding objects between the thumb and fingers like the pincer grasp does.
A sixteen-year-old boy is diagnosed with osteosarcoma. What information should the nurse know regarding the treatment plan?
- A. Amputation of the affected extremity is rarely necessary.
- B. Intensive radiation is the primary treatment modality.
- C. Treatment usually consists of surgery and chemotherapy.
- D. Bone marrow transplantation is the preferred option for long-term survival.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osteosarcoma is typically treated with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. This approach aims to remove the tumor and reduce the risk of metastasis. Amputation of the affected extremity may be necessary in some cases to ensure complete removal of the tumor. Intensive radiation is not the primary treatment for osteosarcoma, and bone marrow transplantation is not the standard treatment for this type of cancer.