Question 1 of 5

A chronically depressed and suicidal client is admitted to a psychiatric unit. The client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). During the course of ECT, a nurse should recognize the continued need for which critical intervention?

A. Suicide assessment must continue throughout the ECT course. B. Antidepressant medications are contraindicated throughout the ECT course. C. Discourage expressions of hopelessness throughout the ECT course. D. Encourage a high-caloric diet throughout the ECT course.

Question 2 of 5

When making a distinction as to whether an elderly patient has confusion related to delirium or another problem, what information would be of particular value?

A. Evidence of spasticity or flaccidity B. The patient�s level of motor activity C. Medications the patient has recently taken D. Level of preoccupation with somatic symptoms

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is using Piaget�s model to assess a child�s developmental stage. Which behaviors would determine that a child is successfully achieving the skills required of the formal operations level of development? (Select all that apply.)

A. Becomes sad when the family pet dies. B. Plans a trip to attend a basketball game. C. Identifies two different bowls that hold 1 cup. D. Selects the appropriate clothing for a ski trip.

Question 4 of 5

The wife of a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia asks: �I�ve been told that my husband�s illness is probably related to imbalanced brain chemicals. Can you be more specific?�

A. Breakdown of dopamine produces LSD, which in large amounts produces psychosis B. Decreased amounts of the brain chemical dopamine explain the presence of delusions and hallucinations. C. An increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the presence of delusions and hallucinations. D. An increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the presence of lack of motivation and disordered affect

Question 5 of 5

Which person has the greatest potential for developing dysfunctional grief?

A. A teen who has always been one of the popular kids B. A widow who regularly states, I really loved my deceased wife C. A woman whose husband died as a result of a sudden, traumatic injury D. An adult who has dealt with the loss of several family members over the years

Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry Questions

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN