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According to Erikson's theory, the developmental task stage a 3 to 6 year old needs to accomplish is
What is initiative
100
Medication given to help slow decline in cognitive processes
What is Aricept
100
What classification of depression have I referred to as Eeyore?
What is dysthmia
100
A patient is calling out in their room. When the nurse enters the patient screams, "Look out for the snake!" The patient is experiencing an
What is hallucination
100
A patient who repeats a word or part of a word over and over is said to have
What is Echolalia
200
A 9 month-old child screams every time his mother leaves and will not tolerate anyone else changing his diaper. The nurse should determine that, according to Mahler's developmental theory, this child's development arrested at which phase?
What is the symbiotic phase
200
Medication given to help patients with Parkinson's Disease
What is Sinemet
200
Anxiety is caused by
What is a subjectively perceived threat
200
The main symptom of paranoid schizophrenia is
What is suspicion
200
What is cultural assimilation?
What is the minority group adapt to the culture of the majority group
300
A preschool child diagnosed with autistic disorder has been engaging in constant head-banging behavior. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
What is hold patient's head steady and apply a helmet
300
After an adolescent diagnosed with ADHD begins methylphenidate therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. What is the best explanation for this weight loss?
What is causes a decrease in appetite
300
A patient plans and follows through with the wake and burial of a child lost in an automobile crash. Using Engel’s model of normal grief response, in which stage would this patient fall?
What is Restitution
300
Amy Lou is the nurse leader of a supportive-therapeutic group for individuals with anxiety disorders. Carol, who is beautiful but lacks self-confidence, states to the group, “Maybe if I become a blond my boyfriend would love me more.” Matthew responds, “Listen, dummy, you need more than blond hair to keep the guy around. A bit more in the brains department would help!” What type of member role is Matthew assuming in this group?
What is aggressor
300
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which three symptoms should a campus nurse expect this patient to exhibit?
What is fatigue, insomnia and irritability
400
You are a nurse on the pediatric unit. An 8 year old boy with ADHD is admitted. What symptom would you expect to see with this child?
What is easily distracted/forgetful/fidgeting/running/climbing/can't wait his turn
400
What drug classification is citalopram?
What is SSRI
400
A 29-year-old patient newly diagnosed with breast cancer is pacing, with rapid speech, headache an inability to focus with what the doctor was saying. The nurse assesses the level of anxiety as
What is severe
400
The police arrive at the emergency department with a patient who has lacerations to both wrists. The initial nursing action would be
What is examine and treat the wound sites
400
A married, 26-year-old patient works as a schoolteacher. She and her husband have just had their first child. Which stage of Erikson's developmental theory should a nurse identify that this patient is in the process of successfully accomplishing?
What is Intimacy versus isolation
500
What childhood disorder is diagnosed if the child causes harm to small animals, has no regard for the rights of others called?
What is conduct disorder
500
Patients who overdose on tricyclic antidepressants are at risk for what types of toxicities?
What is cardiogenic and neurogenic
500
A nursing home resident has a diagnosis of Dysthymic disorder. When assisting in planning the care for this resident, which symptoms should a nurse expect the resident to exhibit?
What is sad mood on most days
500
Patient: "I had an accident". Nurse: "Tell me about your accident". This is an example of which therapeutic communication technique
What is general lead
500
After an adolescent diagnosed with ADHD begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. What is the best explanation for this weight loss?
What is causes a decrease in appetite