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A 4-year-old frequently lashes out in anger at adults and other
children. This child's style of behavior is an aspect of...
A. neurobiology
B. temperament
C. resilience
D. culture Correct Answers B. temperament
a confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words
and phrases, specifically as a form of speech indicative of
advanced schizophrenia. Correct Answers word salad
A female patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been
prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic medication. What
information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding her
signs and symptoms?
a. Her memory problems will likely decrease.
b. Depressive episodes should be less severe.
c. She will probably enjoy social interactions more.
d. She should experience a reduction in hallucinations. Correct
Answers d. She should experience a reduction in hallucinations.
a newly coined word or expression; meaningless except to the
coiner Correct Answers neologism
ADHD Correct Answers Inappropriate degree of:
- Inattention
,- Impulsiveness
- Hyperactivity
Adolescents often display fluctuations in mood along with
undeveloped emotional regulation and poor tolerance for
frustration. Emotional and behavioral control usually increases
over the course of adolescence due to:
a. Limited executive function
b. Cerebellum maturation
c. Cerebral stasis and hormonal changes
d. A slight reduction in brain volume Correct Answers b.
Cerebellum maturation
agranulocytosis can occur with this medication: monitor CBC;
chief complaint is flu like symptoms Correct Answers
Clozapine
an assessment tool for identifying the developmental
strengths/deficits of a child in relation to his/her chronologic age
Correct Answers Denver II Developmental scale
Anticholinerigic drug to reduce EPS in Schizophrenia Correct
Answers Trihexyphenidyl
Anxiety problems in older adults can manifest as a fear of
falling, greatly influencing an older adult's personal freedom. A
home health nurse checking on a patient with mild dementia and
anxiety related to falling should question which new order?
a. Yoga and tai-chi
b. Xanax
c. Relaxation techniques
, d. Electric wheelchair Correct Answers b. Xanax
April, a 10-year-old admitted to inpatient pediatric care, has
been getting more and more wound up and is losing self-control
in the day room. Time-out does not appear to be an effective
tool for April to engage in self-reflection. April's mother admits
to putting her in time-out up to 20 times a day. The nurse
recognizes that:
a. Time-out is an important part of April's baseline discipline.
b. Time-out is no longer an effective therapeutic measure.
c. April enjoys time-out, and acts out to get some alone time.
d. Time-out will need to be replaced with seclusion and restraint.
Correct Answers b. Time-out is no longer an effective
therapeutic measure.
Characteristics of Resilience Correct Answers 1. Adaptability
to changes in the environment
2. Ability to form nurturing relationships with other adults when
the parent is not available
3. Ability to distance self from emotional chaos
4. Social intelligence
5. Good problem-solving skills
6. Ability to perceive a long-term future
Child protective services have removed 10-year-old Christopher
from his parents' home due to neglect. Christopher reveals to the
nurse that he considers the woman next door his "nice" mom,
that he loves school, and gets above average grades. The
strongest explanation of this response is:
a. Temperament
b. Genetic factors
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