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Which theorist discussed adaptive and maladaptive behaviors?
- A. F. Skinner
- B. Harry Stack Sullivan
- C. Erik Erikson
- D. Sigmund Freud
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: F. Skinner's behaviorist theory emphasizes how behaviors are learned through reinforcement and punishment.
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You are caring for a patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hypertrophy. There is continuous bladder irrigation setup. You would notify the physician if you noted
- A. Any signs of hematuria.
- B. A change from clear red output to thicker, bright red output.
- C. A decrease in the amount of blood in the urine.
- D. The development of uremic pruritis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thicker, bright red output indicates potential bleeding requiring medical attention.
Why should the nurse closely monitor a client to ensure that the venous access device remains in the vein during a transfusion?
- A. It minimizes the risk of phlebitis.
- B. It minimizes the risk of pulmonary embolism.
- C. It minimizes the risk of circulatory overload.
- D. It minimizes the risk of localized edema.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because dislodged catheters can lead to emboli formation.
A 25-year-old client is admitted for a tonsillectomy and informs the nurse of having had episodes of muscle cramps, weakness, and an unexplained temperature elevation. Many years ago, the client's father died shortly after surgery subsequent to developing a high fever. The surgeon has ordered dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) prophylactically prior to the tonsillectomy to reduce the risk of:
- A. a postoperative infection.
- B. malignant hyperthermia.
- C. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- D. a postoperative fever.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is a peripheral skeletal muscle relaxant and would have no effect on a postoperative infection. Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is indicated prophylactically for clients with malignant hyperthermia or with a family history of the disorder. The mortality rate for malignant hyperthermia is high. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle pain and spasm and is not related to malignant hyperthermia. Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is a peripheral skeletal muscle relaxant and would have no effect on a postoperative fever.
What are life-threatening complications of shock?
- A. Catheter infection
- B. Pulmonary edema
- C. Kidney failure
- D. Stasis ulcers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kidney failure is a severe complication of shock due to prolonged hypoperfusion and ischemi
Which of the following helps the nurse to identify goals, tailor the teaching plan, and evaluate outcomes?
- A. Desire to acquire new information.
- B. Assessment of what the client knows.
- C. Purpose or reason for mastering skills.
- D. Restored independence.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's existing knowledge provides a foundation for setting realistic goals and tailoring the teaching plan.