Clays Study Materials

A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. Sheis asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient.Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved inassessment and planning. b. Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process. c. Focus the assessment on the u...

1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health? a. Florence Nightingale b. Mary Nutting c. Clara Barton d. Lillian Wald ANS: A Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental in moving nursing education into...

1. Which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of Florence Nightingale’s original theories about nursing care? a. The patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth. b. The nurse forms a close therapeutic relationship with the patient. c. The nurse helps the patient conserve energy for healing processes. d. The nurse views the patient as a unique, ever-changing energy field. ANS: A Florence Nightingale worked to improve sanitation and healing environments for pati...

1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from theirsurroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular metabolic absorption. PTS: 1 REF: Page 2 2. Most of a cell’s genetic information, includi...

1) A car salesman has noted that the probability that the dealership sells a car on a Saturday morning is .30. Then the probability of the dealership not selling a car on Saturday morning is .70. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Keywords: probability, dependent, mutually exclusive Section: 4-1 The Basics of Probability Outcome: 1 2) A car salesman states that the probability that the dealership sells a car on a Saturday morning is .30. The method of probability assessment that he has used is most likely cla...

1 Multiple Choice 1) Which of the following is NOT listed in the book as a reason to study economics? A) to learn a way of thinking B) to understand society and global affairs C) to be an informed voter D) to learn how to make lots of money Answer: D Diff: 1 Topic: Why Study Economics? Skill: Fact 2) Among the fundamental concepts in economics are A) opportunity cost. B) marginalism. C) efficient markets. D) all of the above Answer: D Diff: 1 Topic: Why Study Economics? Skill: Fact 3) Which of t...

Click this link to access the Periodic Table. This may be helpful throughout the exam. 1. Convert 845.3 to exponential form and explain your answer. 2. Convert 3.21 x 10-5 to ordinary form and explain your answer. 1. Convert 845.3 = larger than 1 = positive exponent, move decimal 2 places = 8.453 x 102 2. Convert 3.21 x 10-5 = negative exponent = smaller than 1, move decimal 5 places = 0. Question 2 Click this link to access the Periodic Table. This may be helpful throughout the exam. Using the ...

1. Why are natural sciences also referred to as “pure” sciences? A. They are considered stand-alone bodies of unique knowledge. B. They are the only sciences to which the scientific method can be applied. C. They are the original sciences upon which all others are based. D. They are not affected by subjectivity in the way other sciences are. Ans: A 2. Which is not an example of an applied science as used in health care today? A. Social work B. Psychotherapy C. Examination of care disparities...

Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-esteem of a maleclient with modern depression? A. Ask the client what his long term goals are. B. Discuss the challenges of his medical condition. C. Include the client in determining treatment protocol. D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy. E. Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns. A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and med...

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequently reported m...