Nurse Perry is aware that language development in autistic child resembles: A. Scanning speech B. Speech lag C. Stuttering D. Echolalia Correct Answer: D. Echolalia The autistic child repeats sounds or words spoken by others. Echolalia is a unique form of speech, and if the child has… Read More »
A 60-year-old female client who lives alone tells the nurse at the community health center “I really don’t need anyone to talk to”. The TV is my best friend. The nurse recognizes that the client is using the defense mechanism known as? A. Displacement B. Projection C. Sublimation D. Denial … Read More »
Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendencies. When accompanying the client to the restroom, Nurse Monet should… A. Give her privacy. B. Allow her to urinate. C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air. D. Observe her. Correct… Read More »
When working with a male client suffering phobia about black cats, Nurse Michelle should anticipate that a problem for this client would be? A. Anxiety when discussing phobia. B. Anger toward the feared object. C. Denying that the phobia exists. D. Distortion of reality when completing daily routines. … Read More »
Linda is pacing the floor and appears extremely anxious. The duty nurse approaches in an attempt to alleviate Linda’s anxiety. The most therapeutic question by the nurse would be? A. Would you like to watch TV? B. Would you like me to talk with you? C. Are you feeling upset now? D. Ignore… Read More »
Nurse Penny is aware that the symptoms that distinguish post-traumatic stress disorder from other anxiety disorder would be: A. Avoidance of situation & certain activities that resemble the stress. B. Depression and a blunted affect when discussing the traumatic situation. C. Lack of interest in family & others. D. Re-experiencing the… Read More »
Nurse Benjie is communicating with a male client with substance-induced persisting dementia; the client cannot remember facts and fills in the gaps with imaginary information. Nurse Benjie is aware that this is typical of? A. Flight of ideas B. Associative looseness C. Confabulation D. Concretism Correct Answer:… Read More »
Nurse Joey is aware that the signs & symptoms that would be most specific for diagnosis anorexia are? A. Excessive weight loss, amenorrhea & abdominal distension B. Slow pulse, 10% weight loss & alopecia C. Compulsive behavior, excessive fears & nausea D. Excessive activity, memory lapses & an increased pulse … Read More »
A characteristic that would suggest to Nurse Anne that an adolescent may have bulimia would be: A. Frequent regurgitation & re-swallowing of food. B. Previous history of gastritis C. Badly stained teeth D. Positive body image Correct Answer: C. Badly stained teeth Dental enamel erosion occurs from… Read More »
Nurse Monette is aware that extremely depressed clients seem to do best in settings where they have: A. Multiple stimuli B. Routine Activities C. Minimal decision making D. Varied Activities Correct Answer: B. Routine Activities Depression usually is both emotional & physical. A simple daily routine is… Read More »