Clickers

Question 1

loss of motivation is what type of symptom of schizophrenia?

Answer 1

Negative

Question 2

Delusions are an example of a ____ symptom of ____

Answer 2

positive; schizophrenia

Question 3

at what phase of schizophrenia does one begin to isolate oneself, lose interest in activities, and exhibit odd behavior?

Answer 3

The prodromal phase

Question 4

what medications are used to treat EPS?

Answer 4

Cogentin, Benadryl, Artane

Question 5

Which antipsychotic medication requires regular WBC tests?

Answer 5

Clozapine

Question 6

of the following antipsychotic medications which one(s) can be given as an injectable for an effectiveness of 2-4 weeks?

Answer 6

Invega Sustenna

Question 7

Which of the following side effects may occur because of administration of antipsychotic medication? select all that apply
dystonia like opisthotomos
psudoparkinsonism
tardive dyskinesia
akathisia

Answer 7

All of the above

Question 8

when a child appears unwashed and is dressed in shorts and short sleeves in winter this may indicate potential
a- failure to thrive
b- emotional abuse
c- physical neglect
d- psychological abuse

Answer 8

physical neglect

Question 9

which of the following statements would be indicative of the acute phase of the rape trauma syndrome?
a- i have been able to go out socially with a female friend
b- i have reduced my counseling session to once per week
c- o check the locks on my doors and windows several times each night when i get home
d- i arm ready for action. I am getting better at karate

Answer 9

I check the locks on my doors and windows several times each night when i get home

Question 10

if a nurse assesses the physical signs that are suspicious of elder abuse in an acute patient, the priority nursing action would be to
a- limit visitors to those only approved by patient
b- observe every visitor interaction with the patient and document
c- assess the patient for psychiatric symptoms of abuse
d- report objective findings to the social worker or per state regulations

Answer 10

report objective finding to the social worker per state regulations

Question 11

a rape victim tells the nurse i should not have been out on the street alone. select the nurses most therapeutic response
a-rape can happen anywhere
b-blaming yourself increases your anxiety and discomfort
c-you are right you should not have been alone on the street at night
d-you feel as though this would have not happened if you had not been alone

Answer 11

you feel as though this would have not happened if you had not been alone

Question 12

an emergency department nurse prepares to assist with evidence collection for a sexual assault victim. Prior to photographs and pelvic examination, what documentation is important
a- vital signs
b- consent signed by patient
c- supervision and credentials of the examiner
storage location of the patients personal effects

Answer 12

consent signed by the patient

Question 13

several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of various illnesses and injuries. Which assessment finding would create the most suspicion for child abuse?
a- complaints of abdominal pain
b- repeated middle ear infections
c- bruises on extremities
d- diarrhea

Answer 13

bruises on extremities

Question 14

a ten year old is caring for siblings while the parents work because the family cannot afford a babysitter. The child says, my father doesn’t like me and calls me stupid all the time. The mother says the father is easily frustrated and has trouble disciplining the children. The community health nurse should consider which resource as priorities to stabilize the home situation? select all that apply
a- parental sessions to teach childrearing practices
b- anger management counseling for the father
c- continuing home visits to give support
d- a safety plan for the wife and children
e- place the children in foster care

Answer 14

ABC

Question 15

a community health nurse visits a family with 4 children. The father behaves angrily, finds fault with the oldest child, and asks twice, why are you such a stupid kid? The wife says i have difficulty disciplining the children. Its so frustrating. which comments by the nurse will facilitate an interview with these parents?
select all that apply
a- how do you stop your baby from crying
b- caring for four small children must be difficult
c- do you or your husband ever spank your children
d- calling children stupid injures their self esteem
e- tell me how you discipline your children

Answer 15

ABE

Question 16

which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?
a- self awareness enhances the nurses advocacy
b- strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgement
c- strong positive feelings lead to healthy transference with the victim
d- positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.

Answer 16

B

Question 17

A patient tells the nurse my husband lost his job. Hes abusive only when he drinks too much. His family was like that when he was growing up. He always apologizes and regrets hurting me. What risk factor was most predictive for the husband to become abusive?
a- history of family violence
b- loss of employment
c- abuse of alcohol
d- poverty

Answer 17

c