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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: ECT does cause brief seizures, which is a correct understanding of the procedure.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient facility is teaching a client about the development of mental illness. Which of the following statements by the nurse describes the role of a vulnerability gene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A vulnerability gene is a variant that increases the risk for the development of a specific mental illness. It does not guarantee the development of the illness, but it increases susceptibility.
Question 4 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: ECT does cause brief seizures, which is a correct understanding of the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client about the lethality of their plan is the most appropriate action. This allows the nurse to assess the immediate risk to the client's safety.