In Performing an Examination of a 3 Year Old with a Suspected

question 23

Multiple Choice

In performing an examination of a 3 year old with a suspected ear infection,the nurse would:

• A) omit the otoscopic examination if the child has a fever.
• B) pull the ear up and back before inserting the speculum.
• C) ask the mother to leave the room while examining the child.
• D) perform the otoscopic examination at the end of the assessment.

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Definitions:

NEO PI-3

A psychological personality inventory that measures five major domains of personality as well as six facets within each domain.

Projective Personality

This term refers to a type of personality test in which the test-taker is presented with a series of ambiguous stimuli or images and asked to interpret them, with the interpretation thought to reveal underlying aspects of the individual's personality.

Objective Personality

Personality assessments that measure traits using standardized methods, minimizing subjective interpretation by relying on direct, quantifiable measures.

Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis

A psychological test that assesses personality traits and temperaments to evaluate personal relationships and potential conflicts.