The Nurse Working on the Burn Unit Is Interested in Understanding

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse working on the burn unit is interested in understanding the degree of a burn upon admission and the rate of renal compromise. Which step should the nurse take next?

• A)Complete a literature review.
• B)Develop a clinical question that can guide further research.
• C)Work with a medical librarian to identify key words.
• D)Join the policy and procedure committee to evaluate care in the hospital.

Identify key figures and their contributions to stress and health psychology, including Walter Cannon and Richard Lazarus.

Understand the general adaptation syndrome and its relevance to stress and health.

Recognize the scope and segments of health psychology.

Understand the impact of lifestyle choices, particularly smoking, on health outcomes.

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Definitions:

Active Listening

A communication technique that requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said.

Processing

The act of understanding and remembering what is being said as well as making an effort to empathize with the speaker’s feelings and thoughts and the situation at hand.

Remembering

The process of recalling or recognizing information, experiences, or people from one's past.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information or messages between individuals or departments at the same level within an organization.