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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 preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "This procedure will cause me to have brief seizures." This answer is correct because ECT involves inducing controlled seizures to help alleviate symptoms of certain mental health conditions. The client understanding this aspect of the procedure demonstrates awareness of what to expect.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because ECT usually requires multiple treatments for effectiveness. C is incorrect as a pre-ECT workup is typically necessary for safety reasons. D is incorrect because clients are usually instructed to fast before the procedure.
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 correct answer is A because acute stress disorder involves experiencing a traumatic event and experiencing symptoms such as nightmares within a month of the event.
Choice B is incorrect as it describes symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder rather than acute stress disorder.
Choice C involves childhood trauma, indicating potential PTSD instead of acute stress disorder.
Choices D, E, F, and G are unrelated to acute stress disorder.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Day 1 1030: Vital Signs.
A 35-year-old client who has schizophrenia is admitted.
Diagnosed 15 years ago.
Brought in by partner and states client has remained in room for the last several days and movements are delayed.
Question 3 of 5
Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: The correct answer is B (Lack of motivation), D (Lack of energy), and E (Withdrawn) because these are classic negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Negative symptoms refer to the absence or reduction of normal behaviors or functions. Lack of motivation and energy, along with withdrawal from social interactions, are key indicators of negative symptoms in schizophrenia. Blood pressure (
A) and change in behavior (
C) are more indicative of general health or other psychiatric conditions.
Therefore, they are not specific to negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Vital Signs.
Day 1 1030: Vital Signs.
Temperature 37°C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Question 4 of 5
Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: The correct answer is B, D, and E. Lack of motivation (
B) is a key negative symptom of schizophrenia, reflecting reduced drive and initiative. Lack of energy (
D) is another negative symptom, manifesting as fatigue and lethargy. Being withdrawn (E) is also indicative of negative symptoms, as it represents social withdrawal and reduced communication. Blood pressure (
A) and change in behavior (
C) are more likely related to positive symptoms like agitation or paranoia. Option F and G are likely irrelevant to negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Extract:
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: The correct answer is B: Posttraumatic play. This behavior is a common manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder in children. It is a way for the child to process and cope with their traumatic experience through play. By mimicking shooting a gun, the child is expressing their distress and attempting to gain a sense of control over the traumatic event. Depersonalization (
A) refers to feeling detached from oneself, omen formation (
C) involves perceiving random events as predictors of future negative events, and time skewing (
D) is a distortion in the perception of time. These choices do not align with the behavior described in the scenario.