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Which source of self-efficacy is through the vicarious experiences provided by social models:
- A. Third
- B. One
- C. Second
- D. Fourth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vicarious experiences (modeling) are the second source of self-efficacy, per Bandura.
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Memory for personal events in our life is termed as
- A. Procedural
- B. Semantic
- C. Episodic
- D. Long term memory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Episodic memory stores personal experiences (Tulving).
Nurse Jones decides to go against family wishes and tell the client of his terminal status because that is what she would want if she were the client. Which of the following ethical theories is considered in this decision?
- A. Kantianism
- B. Christian ethics
- C. Natural law theories
- D. Ethical egoism
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurse Jones bases her decision on what she would want in the client's position, reflecting a duty-based approach focused on universal moral principles, which aligns with Kantianism, option a.
You have collected, aggregated and analyzed data which reflects the frequency of your staff returning medical equipment to the appropriate department because the staff members thought it was too unsafe to use. After the experts in the medical equipment inspect and test the equipment they report back to you, as the nurse manager, whether or not the equipment was indeed unsafe. This data indicates that 83% of the returns that were made by your staff were deemed safe and operable. What should you do?
- A. Counsel the staff about their need to stop wasting the resources of this department.
- B. Check the equipment yourself to determine the accuracy of this equipment department.
- C. Ignore it because everyone can make an innocent mistake.
- D. Plan an educational activity about determining what equipment to send for repairs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Education can improve staff judgment regarding equipment safety.
A patient admitted yesterday for injuries sustained while intoxicated believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get into the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which medication can the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?
- A. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine (Nardil)
- B. Phenothiazine, such as thioridazine (Mellaril)
- C. Benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan)
- D. Narcotic analgesic, such as morphine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct medication to anticipate for this patient is a benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan).
Rationale:
1. Benzodiazepines are commonly used to treat acute agitation and anxiety in patients, which is present in this case.
2. Lorazepam has a rapid onset of action and can help calm the patient quickly.
3. It can help manage the patient's perception of the window blinds as snakes and reduce agitation.
4. Benzodiazepines are safer for patients with alcohol intoxication compared to other sedatives or antipsychotics.
Summary of Incorrect Choices:
A: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are not typically used for acute agitation and anxiety. They have a slower onset of action and are not first-line for this situation.
B: Phenothiazines may worsen the patient's condition due to their potential side effects like sedation and hypotension.
D: Narcotic analgesics are not appropriate for managing anxiety or agitation
The theorist who believes human behavior is purposeful is
- A. Sigmund Freud
- B. Carl Rogers
- C. B.F. Skinner
- D. Albert Bandura
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rogers sees behavior as purposeful, driven by self-actualization.