The nurse develops a countertransference reaction. This is evidenced by: A. The client feels angry towards the nurse who resembles his mother. B. Focusing on the feelings of the client. C. Confronting the client about discrepancies in verbal or non-verbal behavior. D. Revealing personal information to the client. … Read More »
Nurse Martha is teaching her students about anxiety medications; she explains that benzodiazepines affect which brain chemical? A. Acetylcholine B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C. Norepinephrine D. Serotonin Correct Answer: B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Anti Anxiety medications stimulate the neurotransmitter GABA, which is a chemical associated with relaxation.… Read More »
Which is the desired outcome in conducting desensitization: A. The client verbalizes his fears about the situation. B. The client will voluntarily attend group therapy in the social hall. C. The client will socialize with others willingly. D. The client will be able to overcome his disabling fear. … Read More »
Which of the following should be included in the health teachings among clients receiving Valium: A. Avoid taking CNS depressants like alcohol. B. There are no restrictions in activities. C. Limit fluid intake. D. Any beverage like coffee may be taken. Correct Answer: A. Avoid taking CNS… Read More »
Situation: A 20-year-old college student is admitted to the medical ward because of sudden onset of paralysis of both legs. Extensive examination revealed no physical basis for the complaint. The nurse plans intervention based on which correct statement about conversion disorder? A. The symptoms are conscious effort to control anxiety. B. The client… Read More »
Nikki reveals that the boyfriend has been pressuring her to engage in premarital sex. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: A. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you like.” B. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into sex.” C. “It sounds like this problem is related to your… Read More »
Malingering is different from somatoform disorder because the former: A. Has evidence of an organic basis. B. It is a deliberate effort to handle upsetting events. C. Gratification from the environment is obtained. D. Stress is expressed through physical symptoms. Correct Answer: B. It is a deliberate… Read More »
Unlike psychophysiologic disorder Linda may be best managed with: A. Medical regimen B. Milieu therapy C. Stress management techniques D. Psychotherapy Correct Answer: C. Stress management techniques Stress management techniques are the best management of somatoform disorder because the disorder is related to stress and it does… Read More »
Mandy, a nurse who works at Nurseslabs Rehabilitation Center is assessing a client for recent stressful life events. She recognizes that stressful life events are both: A. Desirable and growth-promoting B. Positive and negative C. Undesirable and harmful D. Predictable and controllable Correct Answer: B. Positive and… Read More »
During a community visit, volunteer nurses teach stress management to the participants. The nurses will most likely advocate which belief as a method of coping with stressful life events? A. Avoidance of stress is an important goal for living. B. Control over one’s response to stress is possible. C. Most people have no control… Read More »