During a mother’s class, the nurse who is teaching the participants on stress management is questioned about the use of alternative treatments, such as herbal therapy and therapeutic touch. She explains that the advantage of these methods would include all of the following except: A. They are congruent with many cultural belief systems. B.… Read More »
David is preoccupied with numerous bodily complaints even after a careful diagnostic workup reveals no physiologic problems. Which nursing intervention would be therapeutic for him? A. Acknowledge that the complaints are real to the client, and refocus the client on other concerns and problems. B. Challenge the physical complaints by confronting the client… Read More »
Nurse Kenzo is teaching a client about sertraline (Zoloft), which has been prescribed for depression. A significant side effect is an interference with sexual arousal by inhibiting erectile function. How should Nurse Kenzo approach this topic? A. Nurse Kenzo should avoid mentioning the sexual side effects to prevent the client from having anxiety about… Read More »
Mental health is defined as: A. The ability to distinguish what is real from what is not. B. A state of well-being where a person can realize his own abilities can cope with normal stresses of life and work productively. C. Is the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental disorders, nursing… Read More »
Which of the following describes the role of a technician? A. Administers medications to a schizophrenic patient. B. The nurse feeds and bathes a catatonic client. C. Coordinates diverse aspects of care rendered to the patient. D. Disseminates information about alcohol and its effects. Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
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 »