On the Day of the Test, Eddie Was Very Sleepy

question 142

Multiple Choice

On the day of the test, Eddie was very sleepy, while Petra was in a state of panic about the test. According to the arousal theory,

• A)both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well on the test, since test-taking is not influenced by arousal levels.
• B)both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well since they are both functioning at their optimal arousal levels.
• C)both Eddie and Petra will probably perform poorly on the test, because his arousal is too low and hers is too high.
• D)Petra will probably perform well since she is focused, while Eddie will probably perform poorly due to a low arousal level.

Develop appropriate goals/outcomes for specific nursing diagnoses.

Distinguish between effective and ineffective outcome statements.

Differentiate between short-term and long-term goals in patient care.

Describe the planning approaches in nursing care (formal, informal, initial, ongoing).

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