The Nurse Performing a Mental Status Examination Wants to Assess

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse performing a mental status examination wants to assess for hallucinations.The nurse should ask which question?

• A) "Can you tell me where you are now?"
• B) "Do you hear or see things when others don't?"
• C) "Do your moods shift more than those of other people?"
• D) "What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed letter on the floor?"

Differentiate between primary and secondary reinforcers and their role in shaping behavior.

Recognize the contribution of key figures in behaviorism, such as John Watson, B.F. Skinner, and Edward Thorndike, to the understanding of learning.

Comprehend the ethics and effectiveness of using conditioning techniques in behavior modification and advertising.

Understand the principles and laws governing pricing and competition, such as the Robinson-Patman Act.

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Definitions:

Hardwired

The physical interconnection of electric and electronic components with wire.

Label Instruction

A programmable logic controller instruction that assigns an alphanumeric designation to a particular location in a program. This location is used as the target of a jump, skip, or jump to subroutine instruction.

Logical True

An assertion or condition in logic that is considered to be true or affirmative in the context of boolean algebra.

Immediate I/O Instruction

An immediate I/O instruction in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) executes input or output operations instantly, bypassing the usual scan cycle sequence for real-time response.