Mental Health Ch. 20: Electroconvulsive Therapy exam with perfect solutions 2024
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Mental Health Ch. 20: Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following? correct answers C. Major depression
Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and the timing of administration? correct answers B. One treatment every other day, three times...
Mental Health Ch. 20: Electroconvulsive
Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following?
correct answers C. Major depression
Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and
the timing of administration? correct answers B. One treatment every other day, three
times a week for a total of 6-12 treatments.
Which of the following conditions increases the risk of adverse effects associated with
ECT? (Select all that apply) correct answers A. Increased intracranial pressure
B. Recent myocardial infarction
C. Severe underlying hypertension
D. Congestive heart failure
A patient has been ordered ECT and asks the nurse, "Exactly how does ECT work?"
Which of the following is the most accurate response by the nurse? correct answers B.
"The exact mechanism is unknown, but there are several ways that ECT may have
antidepressant effects."
The most common side effects of ECT are: correct answers D. Temporary memory loss
and confusion.
Sam has a diagnosis of major depression. After an unsuccessful trial of antidepressant
medication, Sam's physician has hospitalized him for a course of ECT treatments. Sam
says to the nurse on admission. "I don't want to end up like McMurphy in One Flew
Over the Cuckoo's Nest! I'm sacred!" What is Sam's priority nursing diagnosis at this
time? correct answers A. Anxiety related to deficient knowledge about ECT
Sam has a diagnosis of major depression. After an unsuccessful trial of antidepressant
medication, Sam's physician has hospitalized him for a course of ECT treatments. Sam
says to the nurse on admission. "I don't want to end up like McMurphy in One Flew
Over the Cuckoo's Nest! I'm sacred!" Which of the following statements would be most
appropriate by the nurse in response to Sam's expression of concern? correct answers
C. "I know you are scared, Sam, and we're going to talk about what you can expect
from the therapy."
What is the priority nursing intervention before starting ECT therapy? correct answers
D. Ensure that the consent form has been signed
Atropine sulfate is administered to a client receiving ECT for what purpose? correct
answers B. The decrease secretions
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