The nurse teaches the parents of a mentally retarded child regarding her care. The following guidelines may be taught except: A. Overprotection of the child. B. Patience, routine, and repetition. C. Assisting the parents set realistic goals. D. Giving reasonable compliments. Correct Answer: A. Overprotection of the child… Read More »
The parents express apprehensions on their ability to care for their maladaptive child. The nurse identifies what nursing diagnosis: A. Hopelessness B. Altered parenting role C. Altered family process D. Ineffective coping Correct Answer: B. Altered parenting role Altered parenting role refers to the inability to create… Read More »
A 5-year-old boy is diagnosed to have an autistic disorder. Which of the following manifestations may be noted in a client with autistic disorder? A. Argumentativeness, disobedience, angry outburst B. Intolerance to change, disturbed relatedness, stereotypes C. Distractibility, impulsiveness, and overactivity D. Aggression, truancy, stealing, lying Correct… Read More »
The therapeutic approach in the care of an autistic child includes the following except: A. Engage in diversionary activities when acting -out. B. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance. C. Provide safety measures. D. Rearrange the environment to activate the child. Correct Answer: D. Rearrange the environment to activate… Read More »
The psychiatric nurse uses cognitive-behavioral techniques when working with a client who experiences panic attacks. Which of the following techniques are common to this theoretical framework? Select all that apply. A. Administering anti-anxiety medication as prescribed. B. Encouraging the client to restructure thoughts. C. Helping the client to use controlled relaxation breathing. … Read More »
According to Piaget, a 5-year-old is at what stage of development: A. Sensorimotor stage B. Concrete operations C. Pre-operational D. Formal operation Correct Answer: C. Pre-operational Preoperational stage (2-7 years) is the stage when the use of language, the use of symbols and the concept of time… Read More »
Situation: The nurse assigned to the detoxification unit attends to various patients with substance-related disorders. A 45 years old male revealed that he experienced a marked increase in his intake of alcohol to achieve the desired effect. This indicates: A. Withdrawal B. Tolerance C. Intoxication D. Psychological dependence … Read More »
The client admitted for alcohol detoxification develops increased tremors, irritability, hypertension, and fever. The nurse should be alert for impending: A. Delirium tremens B. Korsakoff’s syndrome C. Esophageal varices D. Wernicke’s syndrome Correct Answer: A. Delirium tremens Delirium tremens is the most extreme central nervous system irritability… Read More »
The care for the client places priority on which of the following: A. Monitoring his vital signs every hour. B. Providing a quiet, dim room. C. Encouraging adequate fluids and nutritious foods. D. Administering Librium as ordered. Correct Answer: A. Monitoring his vital signs every hour Pulse… Read More »
Another client is brought to the emergency room by friends who state that he took something an hour ago. He is actively hallucinating, agitated, with an irritated nasal septum. A. Heroin B. Cocaine C. LSD D. Marijuana Correct Answer: B. Cocaine The manifestations indicate intoxication with cocaine,… Read More »