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The client experiences a burn on the arm that is confined to the skin. How should the nurse describe this burn when documenting this client’s care? 1. A clean wound 2. A dirty or infected wound 3. A partial-thickness wound […]

The nurse is reviewing data collected during a client assessment. Which information should the nurse identify as a client need? Select all that apply. 1. Desires to walk without a cane 2. License to drive has been suspended 3. Attends […]

The nurse notes that a client has an elevated cholesterol level. Which health problem is this client at risk for developing? 1. Osteoarthritis 2. Ischemic stroke 3. Hemorrhagic stroke 4. Traumatic brain injury Before beginning a surgical procedure the safety […]

The nurse is asking a client about lifestyle patterns and spiritual practices. For which admission document is this information needed? 1. Care plan 2. Health history 3. Demographics 4. Discharge needs A client in intensive care has a multi-lumen, balloon-tipped, […]

Which items are appropriate for the nurse to include when assessing a client for falls? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Reviewing for a history of falls before admission 2. Talking with family about concerns 3. Assessing the overall […]

The nurse suspects the client at the urgent care center might have a urinary tract infection. Based on this, which type of urine specimen should the nurse prepare to collect from the client? 1. 24-hour urine specimen 2. Midstream urine […]

A client refuses to complete an advance directive because he is not “ready to die.” What should the nurse respond to this statement? 1> “It’s best to be safe than sorry.” 2> “You are right ” it is more appropriate […]

The nurse is assisting the client to eat. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. Sitting on the side of the bed while feeding the client 2. Telling the client to sit back and relax while the […]

The nurse notes that within several hours four clients arrived to the emergency department experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and burning eyes. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with these clients? 1. Chemical exposure 2. Botulism […]

A client is observed in the clinic waiting room bouncing both legs and snapping the fingers. After a short while the client stands and begins to pace. On what should the nurse focus when assessing this client? 1. Level of […]

When the nurse documents a client’s wound, which is the best means of describing the wound? 1. Measuring the wound and documenting size 2. Comparing the wound to a universally understood object, such as a quarter or cashew 3. Using […]

After delegating an aspect of care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) the nurse answers any questions and is available while the care is being provided. Which “right of delegation” is this nurse performing? 1. Person 2. Direction 3. Supervision 4. […]

The nurse stops on the way home to assist in the care of victims of a multi-motor vehicle crash site. The emergency response team uses a five level triage system. In which order should the nurse triage victims? 1. Victim […]

The nurse collects data slowly and methodically from a new client. Why is the nurse using this approach during this phase of the nursing process? 1. Ensures accuracy of data 2. Identifies client outcomes 3. Establishes a rapport with the […]

The nurse is providing ostomy care for a client with a colostomy. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health care provider if noted during the procedure? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. No change in stoma […]

When delegating bed-making to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), on which items should the nurse instruct the UAP? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Proper disposal of linens that contain drainage 2. What tubes or dressings the client might have […]

The nurse reviews a client’s teaching plan, activity level, and referral agencies contacted. What is the nurse most likely preparing? 1. Care plan 2. Critical pathway 3. Discharge summary 4. Admission assessment After receiving morning report the nurse categorizes an […]

When the nurse performs hand hygiene properly, which aspect in the chain of infection is the nurse breaking? 1. Portal of entry 2. Portal of exit 3. Mode of transmission 4. Etiologic agent A client recovering with left leg weakness […]

The nurse delegates the making of an occupied bed to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement made by the UAP indicates the need for further instruction prior to this assignment? 1. “I will be sure to inform you of any […]

The nurse is providing care to a client requiring restraints. How often should the nurse assess the client and document the assessment? 1. Once per shift 2. Once a day 3. Once every 4″6 hours 4. Once every 1″2 hours […]

Which activity can the nurse safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1. Sterile warm soak to client’s infected postoperative wound 2. Application of warm moist soak to client’s left leg 3. Determine effectiveness of cold application to reduce client’s […]

The nurse is caring for a client who complains of frequent constipation. Which factor in the client’s history is least likely to be the cause of the constipation? 1. Inadequate fluid intake 2. Repeated inhibition of the urge to defecate […]

After completing an assessment the nurse analyzes all data collected. What is the significance of the nurse performing this analysis? 1. Confirms observations 2. Identifies client outcomes 3. Establishes a foundation for the client’s care 4. Prioritizes interventions according to […]

The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is providing discharge teaching for a client with a newly applied cast to the left arm. Which statement by the client indicates additional teaching is required? 1. “When I take a shower, […]

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a new ileostomy. What should the nurse include when documenting discharge information about this client? 1. Last weight calculated and BMI 2. Most recent vital signs measurements 3. Findings from the […]

Which of the following was a major shift in the 2014 AERA-APA-NCME Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing? A. Defining assessment validity as inference-accuracy for a specific purpose. B. Formally sanctioning both the construct and the label: “Consequential Validity.” C. […]

Which of the following sources of validity evidence are teachers most likely to collect? A. Test content B. Response processes C. Internal structure D. Relations to other variables Which of the following rules is often recommended for the generation of […]

A history teacher, Mrs. Scroggins, tries to determine the consistency of her tests by occasionally re-administering them to her students, then seeing how much similarity there was in the way her students performed. What kind of reliability evidence is Mrs. […]

Primary reinforcers include all of the following EXCEPT: a. juice b. stickers c. raisins d. cookies ABAB design is a variation of what design? a. reversal b. alternating treatment c. changing criterion d. multiple baseline Answer: A Spontaneous recovery refers […]

___________ occurs when a response that has been trained in a specific setting with a specific instructor occurs in a different setting or with a different instructor. a. Response maintenance b. Stimulus generalization c. Acquisition d. Response Generalization All of […]

Reinforcing on-task behavior to decrease off-task behavior is an example of: a. Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior b. Noncontingent Reinforcement c. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors d. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors Which factors must be considered when […]

Gradual removing of prompts is known as __________. a. Fading b. Backward chaining c. Shaping d. All of the above Differential effects of self instruction may be due to: a. age b. cognitive style c. attributional style d. all of […]

Discuss how percent of overlap is calculated when conducting a visual analysis of data. __________ produces a written description of nearly everything that occurred in a specific time period or setting. a. Latency recording b. Anecdotal reports c. Event recording […]

A primary consideration that guides teachers in designing a program to change a student’s behavior is: a. proven effectiveness of a technique b. administrative desires c. availability of materials d. student’s mental age An interim criterion used in a changing […]

The letter “D” indicates a. a continuous data path b. a continuity break c. the abscissa d. the beginning point of the ordinate scale The first step in self-instruction involves: a. an adult modeling the procedure while overtly talking through […]

When using the system of least prompts, the teacher starts with the discriminative stimulus and then moves to the least restrictive prompt in her repertoire. When replacing an inappropriate behavior with one that is appropriate, the new behavior must serve […]

Recording ongoing behaviors that may continue for several intervals is known as whole-interval recording. Prompts are offered before an SD is presented and failed to occasion a response. Answer: False In terms of making the closest representation of the actual […]

A reinforcer that has been associated with a variety of behaviors or with access to a variety of other reinforcers is known as an activity reinforcer. At Bloom’s learning level of analysis, the student should demonstrate the ability to bring […]

Token reinforcement systems allow a student to become accustomed to delayed gratification. Schedules of reinforcement refer to patterns of timing for delivery of reinforcers. Answer: True Developmental theories verify and prove that inappropriate and maladaptive behavior can be explained by […]

Winning the jackpot at the slot machine is an example of a dependent variable. In mediating generalization, students are taught to monitor and report their own generalization of appropriate behavior. Answer: True Behavioral approaches are less difficult to implement than […]

List and discuss the contributions put forth by three behaviorists and explain how their contributions furthered the field of behaviorism. Three behaviorists and their contributions to the field: _________ conditioning deals with behaviors that are voluntary rather than reflexive. a. […]

When planners and implementers are willing to change their practices and remain committed to the short and long term goals and the change process then the reform has been a. Evaluated b. Institutionalized c. Innovated d. In a continuous improvement […]

Indicator 13 concerns itself with the outcomes that youth with disabilities achieve once they exit high school. Community resource mapping is a strategy that focuses on what communities have to offer by identifying assets and resources that can be used […]

School climate can be determined by observing one teacher in one classroom. Some of the essential components to an assertive message include an objective behavior description and a statement of purpose. Answer: T There is a preponderance of empirical support […]

Currently, consultation within the mental health model adopts a more pyschodynamically orientated approach. Power and resistance may occur simultaneously during the consultation process. Answer: T Part of the ethical problem’solving process includes understanding the legal issues involved in practical decision-making. […]

A parent is concerned about her eight-year-old child’s recent behavior and calls the nurse for advice. According to the parent, her child is constantly crying, is not sleeping well, and has withdrawn from activities. The nurse should recognize that this […]

The school health nurse is evaluating the home environments of several children as they relate to child safety. Which of these activities places a child at greatest risk for bodily harm? 1. The parents consume alcohol on a daily basis. […]

What would be the best way for the nurse to teach adolescents regarding health promotion and health maintenance? 1. Contact the parents and ask what issues they have with their adolescents. 2. Have the adolescents identify a personal health goal. […]

The nurse is caring for four clients in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which infant has the greatest risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? 1. 28-weeks’-gestation infant who has been on long-term oxygen and weighed 1,400 grams 2. 32-weeks’-gestation […]

The physician has ordered the child to receive a unit of packed red blood cells. In preparing to administer the blood, the nurse will initiate an intravenous line and hang what fluid? 1. D5W 2. D5LR 3. D5 1/4NS 4. […]