Letty says, “Give me ten (10) minutes to recall the name of our college professor who failed many students in our anatomy class.” She is operating on her: A. Subconscious B. Conscious C. Unconscious D. Ego Correct Answer: A. Subconscious Subconscious refers to the materials that are… Read More »
The superego is that part of the psyche that: A. Uses defensive function for protection. B. Is impulsive and without morals. C. Determines the circumstances before making decisions. D. The censoring portion of the mind. Correct Answer: D. The censoring portion of the mind. The critical censoring… Read More »
A group of community nurses sees and plans care for various clients with different types of problems. Which of the following clients would they consider the most vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder? A. An eight (8)-year-old boy with asthma who has recently failed a grade in school. B. A 20-year-old college student with DM who… Read More »
Primary level of prevention is exemplified by: A. Helping the client resume self-care. B. Ensuring the safety of a suicidal client in the institution. C. Teaching the client stress management techniques. D. Case finding and surveillance in the community. Correct Answer: C. Teaching the client stress management… Read More »
Situation: In a home visit done by the nurse, she suspects that the wife and her child are victims of abuse. Which of the following is the most appropriate for the nurse to ask? A. “Are you being threatened or hurt by your partner?” B. “Are you frightened of your partner?” C. “Is something… Read More »
The wife admits that she is a victim of abuse and opens up about her persistent distaste for sex. This sexual disorder is: A. Sexual desire disorder B. Sexual arousal disorder C. Orgasm disorder D. Sexual Pain Disorder Correct Answer: A. Sexual desire disorder Has little or… Read More »
What would be the best approach for a wife who is still living with her abusive husband? A. “Here’s the number of a crisis center that you can call for help .” B. “It’s best to leave your husband.” C. “Did you discuss this with your family?” D. “ Why do you allow… Read More »
Which comment about a 3-year-old child if made by the parent may indicate child abuse? A. “Once my child is toilet trained, I can still expect her to have some.” B. “When I tell my child to do something once, I don’t expect to have to tell.” C. “My child is expected… Read More »
The primary nursing intervention for a victim of child abuse is: A. Assess the scope of the problem. B. Analyze the family dynamics. C. Ensure the safety of the victim. D. Teach the victim coping skills. Correct Answer: C. Ensure the safety of the victim The priority… Read More »
Situation: A 30-year-old male employee frequently complains of low back pain that leads to frequent absences from work. Consultation and tests reveal negative results. The client has which somatoform disorder? A. Somatization Disorder B. Hypochondriasis C. Conversion Disorder D. Somatoform Pain Disorder Correct Answer: D. Somatoform Pain… Read More »