NUR 340 Exam 2 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers
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Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of choice for patients managing the effects of traumatic events? a. "I attend my therapy sessions regularly" b. "those intrusive memories are hidden for a reason and should stay hidden" c. "keeping busy is the key to...
which statement made by the patient demonstrates a
which goal should be addressed initially when prov
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NUR 340 Exam 2 Practice Questions and
100% Correct Answers
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the treatment
of choice for patients managing the effects of traumatic events?
a. "I attend my therapy sessions regularly"
b. "those intrusive memories are hidden for a reason and should stay hidden"
c. "keeping busy is the key to getting mentally healthy"
d. "I've agreed to move in with my parents so I'll get the support I need" ✅a
Which goal should be addressed initially when providing care for a 10 year old Harper
who is diagnosed with PTSD?
a. Harper will be able to identify feelings through the use of play therapy
b. Harper and her parents will have access to protective resources available through
social services
c. Harper will demonstrate the effective use of relaxation techniques to restore a sense
of control over disturbing thoughts
d. Harper and her parents will demonstrate an understanding of the personal human
response to traumatic events ✅c
The care plan of a male pt diagnosed with a dissociative disorder includes the nursing
diagnosis "ineffective coping." Which behavior demonstrated by the patients supports
this nursing diagnosis?
a. has no memory of the physical abuse he endured
b. using both alcohol and marijuana
c. often reports being unaware of surroundings
d. reports feelings of "not really being here" ✅b
Which statement accurately describes the effects of emotional trauma on the individual
phsyically?
a. emotional trauma is a distinct category and unrelated to physical problems
b. the physical manifestations of emotional trauma are usually temporary
c. emotional trauma is often manifested as physical symptoms
d. patients are more aware of the physical problems caused by trauma ✅c
The school nurse has been alerted to the fact that an 8 year old boy routinely playacts
as a police officer "locking up" other children around the playground to the point the
children get scared. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is likly and indication of:
a. the need to dominate others
b. inventing traumatic events
c. a need to develop close relationships
d. a potential symptom of traumatization ✅d
, A pregnant woman is in a relationship with a male who routinely abuses her. Her unborn
child may engage in high-risk behavior as a teen as a result of
a. maternal stress
b. parental nurturing
c. appropriate stress responses in the brain
d. memories of the abuse ✅a
Maggie, a child in protective custody, is found to have an imaginary friend, Holly. Her
foster family shares this information with the nurse. The nurse teaches the family
members about children who have suffered trauma and knows her teaching was
effective when the foster mother states:
a. "I understand that imaginary friends are abnormal"
b. "I understand the imaginary friends are a maladaptive behavior"
c. "I understand that imaginary friends are a coping mechanism"
d. "I understand that we should tell the child that imaginary friends are unacceptable"
✅c
An incest survivor undergoing treatment at the mental health clinic is relieved when she
learns that her anxiety and depression are:
a. going to be eradicated with treatment
b. normal and will soon pass
c. abnormal but will pass
d. a normal reaction to posttraumatic events ✅d
During a routine health screening, a grieving widow whose husband died 15 months
ago reports emptiness, a loss of self, difficulty thinking of the future and anger at her
dead husband. The nurse suggests bereavement counseling. The widow is most likely
suffering from:
a. major depression
b. normal grieving
c. adjustment disorder
d. posttraumatic stress disorder ✅c
A young child is found wandering alone at a mall. A male store employee approaches
and asks where her parents are. She responds "I don't know. Maybe you will take me
home with you?" This sort of response in children may be due to:
a. a lack of bonding as an infant
b. a healthy confidence in the child
c. adequate parental bonding
d. normal parenting ✅a
Which individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that
apply.
a. an adolescent embarrassed in front of friends
b. a young male who feels rejected by social group
c. a young adult depressed after the death of a friend
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