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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 planning discharge for a client who has schizophrenia and reports 'I don't have a place to live.' Which of the following referrals should the nurse request from the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that helps reduce fluid retention. Swelling in the hands and feet may indicate that the medication is not working effectively.Aspirin is not specifically related to the use of furosemide. If headaches occur, the client should consult with their healthcare provider for appropriate treatment.Furosemide can cause the body to lose potassium along with excess fluid. Eating foods high in potassium can help prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels)23.Taking furosemide at bedtime could result in nocturia (excessive urination at night). It’s generally recommended to take it in the morning.
Question 3 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 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 charge nurse in a mental health facility is teaching a newly licensed nurse how to perform an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment on a client. The charge nurse should identify that the AIMS assessment is used for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by irregular, involuntary movements most commonly in areas of the face, around the eyes, and of the mouth, including the jaw, tongue, and lips. The AIMS assessment is a clinical outcome checklist completed by a healthcare provider to assess the presence and severity of abnormal movements of the face, limbs, and body in patients with tardive dyskinesia.