MH Ch 22 Electroconvulsive Therapy exam with perfect solutions 2024
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MH Ch 22 Electroconvulsive Therapy
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MH Ch 22 Electroconvulsive Therapy
1. A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which state is induced during ECT?
A) Unconsciousness
B) Grand mal seizure
C) Catatonia
D) Petit mal seizure correct answers B
2. A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt and is scheduled for...
MH Ch 22 Electroconvulsive Therapy
1. A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which state is
induced during ECT?
A) Unconsciousness
B) Grand mal seizure
C) Catatonia
D) Petit mal seizure correct answers B
2. A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt and is scheduled
for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which documentation accurately describes the
suicide assessment of a client undergoing ECT?
A) Suicide assessment continues to remain vigilant during the course of ECT.
B) Suicide assessment is on hold until the course of ECT is completed.
C) Suicide assessment is unnecessary while the client undergoes ECT because he or
she won't remember being depressed.
D) Suicide assessment remains the highest priority. The client should remain on one-to-
one observation throughout the course of ECT. correct answers A
3. A client gives consent to begin electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of
severe depression. After receiving two of nine treatments, the client approaches the
nurses' station and says, "I don't want anymore ECT. I can't remember what I had for
lunch. Tell the doctor I don't want it!" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "After you begin the course of treatments, you must complete all of them."
B) "You'll need to talk with your doctor about what you're thinking."
C) "It is within your right to discontinue the treatments at this time, but let's talk about
your concerns a little more."
D) "Memory loss is a rare side effect of the treatment. I don't think it is related." correct
answers C
4. After undergoing two electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, a client decides to
discontinue the therapy. The client then changes her mind and continues with ECT
treatment. Later that week, the client refuses to get dressed, eat meals in the dining
area, or go to group therapy. When planning care, which nursing diagnosis should be
the lowest priority at this time?
A) Anxiety related to confusion and memory loss
B) Risk for injury related to post-ECT confusion and memory loss
C) Disturbed thought process related to confusion and memory loss
D) Activity intolerance related to post-ECT confusion and memory loss correct answers
D
5. After undergoing two electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, a client decides to
discontinue the therapy. The client then changes her mind and continues with ECT
treatment. Later that week, the client refuses to get dressed, eat meals in the dining
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