Nursing Elites

1. The mentally ill person responds positively to the nurse who is warm and caring. This is a demonstration of the nurse’s role as:

• A. counselor
• B. mother surrogate
• C. therapist
• D. socializing agent

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

2. A client says to the nurse “I am worthless person, I should be dead” The nurse best replies:

• A. “Don’t say you are worthless, you are not a worthless person”
• B. “We are going to help you with your feelings”
• C. “What makes you feel you’re worthless?”
• D. “What you say is not true”

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

3. The purpose of ECT in clients with depression is to:

• A. Stimulation in the brain to increase brain conduction and counteract depression
• B. Mainly Biologic, increasing the norepinephrine and serotonin level
• C. Creates a temporary brain damage that will increase blood flow to the brain
• D. Involves the conduction of electrical current to the brain to charge the neurons and combat depression

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

4. After ileostomy, which of the following condition is NOT expected?

• A. Increased weight
• B. Irritation of skin around the stoma
• C. Liquid stool
• D. Establishment of regular bowel movement

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

5. Which chemical structure is represented by glycerol combined with two fatty acids?

• A. Compound lipids
• B. Monoglycerides
• C. Diglycerides
• D. Structural lipids

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Diglycerides. A diglyceride is a glycerol molecule combined with two fatty acids. This is a common form of fat during digestion and absorption. Choice A, Compound lipids, is incorrect because these lipids are composed of simple lipids plus additional compounds, which is not the case with a glycerol molecule combined with two fatty acids. Choice B, Monoglycerides, is incorrect because these are glycerol molecules combined with only one fatty acid, not two. Lastly, choice D, Structural lipids, is incorrect because these are major components of cell membranes and do not directly relate to the combination of glycerol and two fatty acids.

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