Freud explains anxiety as: A. Strives to gratify the needs for satisfaction and security. B. Conflict between id and superego. C. A hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal reaction to stress. D. A conditioned response to stressors. Correct Answer: B. Conflict between id and superego Freud explains anxiety as due to opposing… Read More »
The following are the appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client except: A. Ineffective individual coping B. Alteration in comfort, pain C. Altered role performance D. Impaired social interaction Correct Answer: D. Impaired social interaction The client may not have difficulty in social exchange. The cues do not support… Read More »
The following statements describe somatoform disorders: A. Physical symptoms are explained by organic causes. B. It is a voluntary expression of psychological conflicts. C. Expression of conflicts through bodily symptoms. D. Management entails a specific medical treatment. Correct Answer: C. Expression of conflicts through bodily symptoms Bodily… Read More »
Which outcome is most appropriate for Francis who has a dissociative disorder? A. Francis will deal with uncomfortable emotions on a conscious level. B. Francis will modify stress with the use of relaxation techniques. C. Francis will identify his anxiety responses. D. Francis will use problem-solving strategies when feeling stressed. … Read More »
What would be the best response to the client’s repeated complaints of pain: A. “I know the feeling is real tests revealed negative results.” B. “I think you’re exaggerating things a little bit.” C. “Try to forget this feeling and have activities to take it off your mind.” D. “So tell me more… Read More »
Situation: A nurse may encounter children with mental disorders. Her knowledge of these various disorders is vital. When planning school interventions for a child with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a guide to remember is to: A. Provide as much structure as possible for the child. B. Ignore the child’s overactivity.… Read More »
The child with conduct disorder will likely demonstrate: A. Easy distractibility to external stimuli. B. Ritualistic behaviors C. Preference for inanimate objects. D. Serious violations of age related norms. Correct Answer: D. Serious violations of age-related norms. This is a disruptive disorder among children characterized by more… Read More »
Ritalin is the drug of choice for children with ADHD. Which of the following side effects may be noted? A. Increased attention span and concentration B. Increase in appetite C. Sleepiness and lethargy D. Bradycardia and diarrhea Correct Answer: A. Increased attention span and concentration The medication… Read More »
School phobia is usually treated by: A. Returning the child to the school immediately with family support. B. Calmly explaining why attendance in school is necessary. C. Allowing the child to enter the school before the other children. D. Allowing the parent to accompany the child in the classroom. … Read More »
A 10 year old child has very limited vocabulary and interaction skills. She has an I.Q. of 45. She is diagnosed to have Mental retardation of this classification: A. Profound B. Mild C. Moderate D. Severe Correct Answer: C. Moderate The child with moderate mental retardation has… Read More »