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Patients with low levels of conviction to change behavior should be treated using which of the following approaches?
- A. Prescribing a plan of action
- B. Documenting the patient's current stage and waiting for a teachable moment
- C. Attempting to persuade the patient to change his/her behavior
- D. Reminding the patient of the long-term consequences of his/her actions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing stage allows tailoring to readiness, avoiding resistance.
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What kind of loss is most likely to result in a loss of auditory comprehension?
- A. Sensorineural
- B. Both mixed and sensorineural
- C. Mixed
- D. Conductive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensorineural hearing loss affects the inner ear/nerve, impacting comprehension.
Bandura (2006) outlined that self-efficacy varies in:
- A. Organisation, expectation and outcome
- B. Organisation, expectation and execution
- C. Orientation, organisation and strength
- D. Level, generality and strength
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bandura (2006) described self-efficacy varying in level, generality, and strength.
You are caring for a multiple trauma client who has just arrived at the emergency room with a number of other external disaster victims. This client has multiple blast injuries and hypovolemic shock; it is anticipated that this unstable critically injured and unconscious client will have long term intravenous therapy, blood products and possibly hyperalimentation as well. Which type of venous access would you most likely anticipate for this client?
- A. A percutaneous, non tunneled subclavian catheter
- B. A peripheral intravenous catheter that is 20 gauge
- C. A multi lumen implanted tunneled and cuffed central venous catheter
- D. A peripherally inserted central venous catheter
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A tunneled multi-lumen catheter (C) suits long-term critical needs.
Which of the following statements about health care in Ecuador and other Latin American countries is true?
- A. Pharmacists may give medical treatment without a physician's prescription
- B. Sharing medication among family members is rare in Latin American countries
- C. Few drugs are dispensed without medical prescriptions
- D. Choosing medications is usually left up to the individual
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacists in Latin America often provide treatments without prescriptions.
Self-esteem can be impacted by
- A. The thoughts we choose to entertain
- B. Comments others make about us
- C. The things we tell ourselves
- D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-esteem is influenced by internal thoughts, external feedback, and self-talk.