A Child Who Has Been Playing in a Public Park

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child who has been playing in a public park is brought to the clinic with
wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling. A physical exam reveals a low heart rate and diaphoresis. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner suspect as a cause for these symptoms?

• A) Arsenic consumption
• B) Lead poisoning
• C) Organophosphate exposure
• D) Phthalate ingestion

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A psychological technique wherein an individual attempts to become more likable to their target, often through flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Silent Authority

An influencing tactic that relies on unspoken but acknowledged power.

Information Control

A hard influencing tactic in which key information is withheld in order to manipulate outcomes.

Inspirational Appeals

Utilize emotional arguments or enthusiastic statements to persuade or motivate others towards a certain action or behavior.