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Concept of Family Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which question best assesses an individual's ability to cope with the potential emotional crisis resulting from the death of a parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, "Have you ever lost a loved one before?" This question assesses the individual's prior experience with loss, providing insight into their coping mechanisms. It allows the individual to reflect on past experiences and potentially apply strategies used previously. Choice B is too direct and may not accurately predict coping ability. Choice C focuses on external support rather than individual coping skills. Choice D assumes positive memories are always accessible, which may not be the case in grief.
Question 2 of 5
The primary impact that the development and use of psychotropic drugs had on nursing's role in the care of clients with mental health disorders was:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the development and use of psychotropic drugs allowed nurses to take on a more expanded role in caring for clients with mental health disorders. With these medications, nurses could now actively participate in medication administration, monitoring of side effects, educating clients on drug regimens, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals in treatment planning. This increased responsibility and involvement in the treatment process led to a more significant impact on patient outcomes and overall care quality. Choice A is incorrect because the availability of mental health therapies as an outpatient service is more influenced by various factors such as healthcare policies and funding rather than just the development of psychotropic drugs. Choice C is incorrect as the use of psychotropic drugs did not specifically create a lack of medical personnel that nurses needed to fill. Choice D is incorrect as the increase in the number of nurses was not solely due to the treatability of mental health clients but rather the expanded role that nurses took on in caring for these clients.
Question 3 of 5
A young adult tells the nurse at the local free clinic that he is currently living in his car and panhandling for money. The nurse asks the individual the reason for his decision to live as he does. Which response will the nurse follow up on to determine if the individual is experiencing mental health issues?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the response indicates a potential underlying fear of being harmed, which could suggest paranoia or anxiety related to mental health issues. This response shows a sense of vulnerability and a need for safety by avoiding potential harm. Choices A and D do not directly address any mental health concerns but rather focus on external factors and legalities. Choice B suggests a purposeful and temporary choice that does not indicate mental health issues. Therefore, the nurse should follow up on choice C to further assess the individual's mental well-being.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with depression has reported fatigue and poor concentration. When she is told that the results of her sleep study show that she has excessive REM sleep cycles, the client asks the nurse to explain what those results mean. The nurse best answers the client's concerns by replying:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Too much REM sleep deprives you of deep restoring sleep." This is the best answer because excessive REM sleep can disrupt the normal sleep cycle, leading to a deprivation of deep, restorative sleep stages like slow-wave sleep. During REM sleep, the brain is active, but the body remains mostly immobile. This can result in poor sleep quality and contribute to symptoms of fatigue and poor concentration reported by the client. Choice A is incorrect because excessive REM sleep does not necessarily mean the client is sleep deprived. Choice B is an oversimplification and does not address the potential negative impact of excessive REM sleep on sleep quality. Choice D is also incorrect because while depressed individuals may have alterations in their sleep patterns, not all depressed individuals experience prolonged periods of REM sleep.
Question 5 of 5
The Mini Mental State Exam is most appropriately used when the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the Mini Mental State Exam is specifically designed to assess a client's cognitive function, including orientation, memory, attention, and language skills. This makes it ideal for evaluating cognitive impairment, dementia, and other neurological conditions. The other choices are incorrect because B focuses on time constraints rather than the purpose of the exam, C addresses behavioral issues rather than assessment goals, and D pertains to mood assessment rather than cognitive function evaluation. Therefore, A is the best choice for the appropriate use of the Mini Mental State Exam.