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Psychotropic Medications Medcomm Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient you are assigned unexpectedly suffers a cardiac arrest. During this emergency situation, your body will produce a large amount of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: During a cardiac arrest, the body will produce a large amount of epinephrine. Epinephrine is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and helps to increase heart rate and blood flow to vital organs, aiding in the body's fight-or-flight response to the emergency. This hormone plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure and oxygen delivery during a cardiac arrest. Summary of Incorrect Choices: A: Carbon dioxide is not produced in large amounts during a cardiac arrest. B: Growth hormone is not directly involved in the body's immediate response to a cardiac arrest. D: Aldosterone is a hormone that primarily regulates electrolyte balance and blood pressure, but it is not the main hormone released during a cardiac arrest emergency.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which patient statement demonstrates a value held regarding children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it reflects a strong value placed on the safety of children, prioritizing their well-being. This statement shows care and concern for children's safety above all else. Choice B focuses on the spouse's intentions, not directly related to children. Choice C downplays the importance of education for children's success. Choice D centers on the children supporting the parent, rather than the parent prioritizing the children's well-being.
Question 4 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 5 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.