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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress from a new job could indeed be a cause of a depressed mood. Changes in life circumstances, such as starting a new job, can be stressful and lead to feelings of depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who has acute stress disorder. Which of the following client statements is consistent with this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statement about experiencing nightmares after a car crash 2 weeks ago is consistent with acute stress disorder, which can occur within 3 days to 1 month after exposure to a traumatic event.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a comorbidity to this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbidity with schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is screening children and adolescents for exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Which of the following clients is considered to have experienced an ACE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having a parent in prison is considered an ACE. This situation can cause significant stress and instability in a child's life, potentially leading to long-term health and social issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a 9-year-old child who uses their hand to mimic shooting a gun anytime someone enters the room or tries to interact with them. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Posttraumatic play is a common manifestation of PTSD in children. It involves the child reenacting the traumatic event, which can be seen in the child's mimicking of shooting a gun.