A Nurse Is Performing an Initial Admission Assessment on a Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing an initial admission assessment on a patient. The patient states that he takes an herb named chamomile. The nurse recognizes that chamomile is used to treat

• A) Insomnia.
• B) Migraine headaches.
• C) Hypercholesterolemia.
• D) Irritable bowel syndrome.

Appreciate the importance of making clear placement recommendations based on test results.

Understand the role of cognitive ability tests in educational and professional contexts.

Understand the distinct objectives of various standardized tests.

Identify the correct test content area for a given test.

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Definitions:

Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation

A U.S. federal agency that protects the pension benefits in private-sector defined benefit plans if the company fails to meet its pension obligations.

Stock Market

A public market for the trading of company stock and derivatives at an agreed price; it is a key indicator of the health of an economy.

Unpaid Leave

A period of time that an employee is allowed to be away from work without pay, often for personal, family, or medical reasons.

Employee Benefit

Compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, and life insurance.