A Student Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Infective

question 14

Multiple Choice

A student nurse is caring for a client with Infective Endocarditis. When the nursing instructor asks the student the etiology and pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis, what would be an appropriate response by the student?

• A) Streptococcus viridians
• B) Group A beta-hemolytic strep
• C) Epstein-Barr virus
• D) Coxsackie virus A

Understand the impact of cultural views on gender roles and expectations in adolescence.

Recognize the effects of parental control, monitoring, and psychological influence on adolescent behavior and identity.

Identify the factors that contribute to conflict in adolescent relationships and its impact on identity.

Appreciate the significance of identity achievement and its associations with positive developmental outcomes.

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A theory in psychology that posits personality is composed of a number of broad traits, or characteristic ways of behaving.

Psychodynamic Theory

A theory in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and alertness.