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Psychotropic Medications Medcomm Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Maggie, a child in protective custody, is found to have an imaginary friend, Holly. Her foster family shares this information with the nurse. The nurse teaches the family members about children who have suffered trauma and knows her teaching was effective when the foster mother states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Children in protective custody, like Maggie, often experience trauma. Step 2: Imaginary friends can be a coping mechanism for children dealing with trauma. Step 3: The nurse teaches the foster family about the role of imaginary friends in trauma. Step 4: The foster mother understanding that imaginary friends are a coping mechanism shows comprehension. Step 5: Choice C is correct because it aligns with the therapeutic role of imaginary friends for traumatized children. Summary: - Choice A is incorrect because imaginary friends are not necessarily abnormal. - Choice B is incorrect as imaginary friends can be adaptive for coping. - Choice D is incorrect as telling the child that imaginary friends are unacceptable can be harmful.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment questions will support effective communication with a patient who recently emigrated from an Asian country? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "What do you call this kind of pain?" This question is open-ended and allows the patient to express their understanding and cultural perspective on pain, facilitating effective communication. It shows respect for the patient's cultural beliefs. Choice B is incorrect because it assumes the patient's understanding of the cause of pain, which may not align with Western medical perspectives. Choice C is incorrect as it assumes the patient's knowledge of pain treatment strategies, which may differ culturally. Choice D is incorrect as it may not be culturally sensitive and may not elicit relevant information about the patient's perception of pain.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement made by the nurse concerning ethics demonstrates the best understanding of the concept?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the ethical principle of beneficence, which emphasizes the obligation to do good and provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Choice B violates patient confidentiality. Choice C prioritizes hospital resources over patient care. Choice D goes against the ethical principle of justice by implying that some patients may not receive proper attention. Therefore, choice A is the best understanding of ethics in this context.
Question 4 of 5
Implied consent occurs when no verbal or written agreement takes place prior to a caregiver delivering treatment. Which of the following examples represents implied consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implied consent is when a patient's actions or circumstances indicate consent for treatment. In the case of a heroin overdose victim, providing care is necessary for saving their life, and their inability to refuse treatment implies consent. This is known as implied consent in emergency situations. The other choices do not demonstrate implied consent: A involves verbal consent from an unconscious patient's family member, C involves going against the patient's refusal, and D involves signing specific paperwork, not indicating consent for immediate treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A 28-year-old U.S. Marine recruit has a history of Tourette syndrome, for which he has been taking haloperidol for the past six months. He complains that he has become very restless and that his tongue is in constant motion as if he were constantly chewing gum. Since the emergence of these symptoms, he stopped taking the drug, but the symptoms persist. Which one of the following is the correct statement with respect to the symptoms he describes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.