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West Coast University -Nur 190 final Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions
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: a chronic, persistent mood disturbance characterized by
symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, decreased energy,
low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of sadness
and hopelessness that are milder than those of depression.
Correct Answers Persistent depressive (dysthymic) disorder
: characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and
violation of the rights of others and with the central
characteristics of deceit and manipulation. Correct Answers
Antisocial personality disorders
: characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality
and attention seeking. Correct Answers Histrionic personality
disorder
: characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with
perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control, and orderliness
at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency Correct
Answers Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
: characterized by a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal
deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity
for close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual
distortions and behavioral eccentricities. Correct Answers
Schizotypical personality disorder:
,1) A woman has just presented at the emergency department
after being raped. The initial nursing action would be to...
Correct Answers provide emotional support
A basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory is that...
Correct Answers all human behavior can be caused and can be
explained.
A chemical that is responsible for the symptoms of an allergy
Correct Answers histamine
A child is expelled from school for repeated fighting and
vandalizing school property. The school nurse and counselor
meet with the parents to explain that the child may benefit from
counseling and are formulating a collaborative plan. The child is
experiencing signs of which of the following disorder? Correct
Answers Conduct disorder.
A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is taking
methylphenidate in divided doses. If the child takes the first
dose at 8 AM, which behavior might the school nurse expect to
see at noon? Correct Answers Increased impulsivity or
hyperactive behavior.
A client asks how his prescribed alprazolam helps his anxiety
disorder. The nurse explains during teaching of medications, that
antianxiety medications such as alprazolam affect the function
of which neurotransmitter that is believed to be dysfunctional in
anxiety disorders? Correct Answers GABA
,A client asks how his prescribed alprazolam helps his anxiety
disorder. The nurse explains during teaching of medications, that
antianxiety medications such as alprazolam affect the function
of which neurotransmitter that is believed to be dysfunctional in
anxiety disorders? Correct Answers GABA
A client asks the nurse why he has to go to therapy and cannot
just take his prescribed antidepressant medication. Which would
be the most therapeutic nursing intervention? Correct Answers
Stating, "Medications help your brain function better, but the
therapy helps you achieve lasting behavior change."
A client calls the emergency department of the local hospital
reporting that after 16 years of heavy drinking, he is tired and
wants to quit "cold turkey." What would be the best response by
the nurse? Correct Answers "It is not safe to stop drinking
suddenly without medicine."
A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is newly admitted to
an in-patient psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention takes
priority? Correct Answers assessment and monitoring of vital
signs and lab values to recognize and anticipate medical
problems
A client has a history of schizophrenia, controlled by
haloperidol. During an assessment, the nurse notes continuous
restlessness. Which medication would the nurse expect to be
prescribed for this client? Correct Answers Benztropine
mesylate (anticholinergic)
, A client has an eating disorder characterized by consuming an
amount of food much larger than a person would normally eat.
Afterward, the client often purges the food or exercises
excessively. Between binges, the client often eats low-calorie
foods or fasts. What is the client's most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answers Bulimia nervosa
A client has asked about complementary and alternative
therapies. The nurse replies that the client will need to discuss
this with the physician and that the physician will order any
additional therapies. Which of the following are complementary
and alternative therapies? Select all that apply. Correct Answers
Massage and osteopathic therapy, music and art therapy, and
aromatherapy.
A client has been making sexual comments when
communicating with the nurse. The nurse wants to spend some
time talking to the client while respecting the client's right to
privacy. Which setting would be the most appropriate setting for
the nurse to talk with the client? Correct Answers In a quiet
corner of the dayroom at least 4 feet away from others
A client has been referred to a mental health center by a juvenile
court after being arrested for vandalism. At the mental health
center, the client refuses to participate in scheduled activities.
The client was seen pushing another client, causing the person to
fall. Which approach by nursing staff would be most
therapeutic? Correct Answers Establishing firm limits.
A client is actively involved in community service activities.
The benefit of involvement in meaningful daily activities will
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