A 19-year-old client is paralyzed in a car accident. Which statement used by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client was using the mechanism of “suppression”? A. “I don’t remember anything about what happened to me.” B. “I’d rather not talk about it right now.” C. “It’s the other… Read More »
A clinic nurse interviews a parent who is suspected of abusing her child. Which of the following characteristics is the nurse least likely to find in an abusing parent? A. Low self-esteem B. Unemployment C. Self-blame for the injury to the child D. Single status Correct Answer: C. Self-blame… Read More »
Which behavioral characteristic describes the domestic abuser? A. Alcoholic B. Overconfident C. High tolerance for frustrations D. Low self-esteem Correct Answer: D. Low self-esteem Batterers are usually physically or psychologically abused as children or have had experiences of parental violence. Batterers are also manipulative, have low self-esteem,… Read More »
A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for: A. Depression and suicidal ideation B. Tachycardia and diarrhea C. Muscle cramping and abdominal pain D. Tachycardia and euphoric mood Correct Answer: B. Tachycardia… Read More »
A 5-year-old child and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages, the child is in which stage? A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt D. Intimacy vs. isolation Correct Answer: B. Initiative vs.… Read More »
A toddler is 26 months old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson, which of the following stages is the toddler in? A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt D. Intimacy vs. isolation Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
A young adult is 20 years old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson, which of the following stages is the adult in? A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Autonomy vs. shame D. Intimacy vs. isolation Correct Answer: D. Intimacy… Read More »
A 16-month-old child has just been admitted to the hospital. As the nurse assigned to this child enters the hospital room for the first time, the toddler runs to the mother, clings to her, and begins to cry. What would be the initial action by the nurse? A. Arrange to change client care assignments.… Read More »
While planning care for a 2-year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior? A. Strange bed and surroundings. B. Separation from parents. C. Presence of other toddlers. D. Unfamiliar toys and games. Correct Answer: B. Separation from parents Separation anxiety… Read More »
While explaining an illness to a 10-year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age? A. They are able to make simple associations of ideas. B. They are able to think logically in organizing facts. C. Interpretation of events originates from their own perspective. D.… Read More »