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Question 1 of 5

The nurse should most suspect which of the following when presented with an older, mentally impaired woman who is depressed and underweight and has poor personal hygiene?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Neglect: Neglect is characterized by the failure to meet the basic needs of an individual, including food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. The signs of depression, underweight, and poor personal hygiene are consistent with neglect. Emotional abuse: Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm an individual's self-worth or emotional well-being, such as name-calling, shaming, or isolating. While emotional abuse could be present, the physical signs of underweight and poor hygiene point more towards neglect. Physical abuse: Physical abuse involves causing physical harm through actions such as hitting, slapping, or burning. There are no direct signs of physical trauma mentioned in the scenario, making physical abuse less likely. Exploitation: Exploitation involves taking advantage of an individual for personal gain, often financially. The scenario does not provide information about financial or other forms of exploitation.

Question 2 of 5

An out-of-control client is verbally abusive and physically aggressive with staff members who are at increased risk for injury. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Take a time-out: A time-out is generally used for de-escalating situations in less severe cases and may not be effective if the client is already physically aggressive and a risk to staff. Administer oral medication: Administering oral medication can help to calm the client, but it may not be immediately effective if the client is already aggressive and out of control. Call a family member or friend: Calling a family member or friend may provide emotional support, but it is not a direct intervention to address immediate physical aggression. Apply restraints: When a client is physically aggressive and poses a risk of injury to themselves or others, applying restraints may be necessary to ensure safety. This should be done following proper protocols and as a last resort.

Question 3 of 5

An abused pregnant woman gives birth to a baby girl. The nurse should suspect which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Delivery at full term: Abuse and stress during pregnancy are associated with preterm birth rather than full-term delivery. Low birth-weight infant: Abuse during pregnancy can lead to poor prenatal care, increased stress, and health complications, all of which contribute to low birth weight in infants. Adequate prenatal care: Abused pregnant women often receive inadequate prenatal care due to controlling behaviors of the abuser or fear of seeking help. Mother openly seeks help: Victims of abuse often do not openly seek help due to fear, shame, or control by the abuser.

Question 4 of 5

A person yells, curses, and strikes a bank teller for making her wait in line too long. This behavior is consistent with which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adjustment disorder: Adjustment disorder involves emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor, but not typically to the extent of physical aggression. Intermittent explosive disorder: Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger and impulsive, aggressive behavior that are grossly out of proportion to the provocation or stressor present is consistent with the described actions. Conduct disorder: Conduct disorder typically involves a pattern of behavior that violates societal norms and the rights of others, more commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents. Oppositional defiant disorder: Oppositional defiant disorder involves a pattern of angry, defiant behavior towards authority, but does not typically include physical aggression towards non-family members.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is an impulse control disorder?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Deceitfulness: Deceitfulness is more associated with antisocial personality disorder rather than impulse control disorders. Aggressive conduct: Aggressive conduct is associated with conduct disorder, not specifically with impulse control disorders. Serious rule violations: Serious rule violations are characteristic of conduct disorder. Pyromania: Pyromania is an impulse control disorder characterized by the recurrent urge to set fires.

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