NUR 114 final exam with Questions and Verified
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Which of the following are features of the thinking of a person who has OCD
according to the cognitive model? Select all that apply.!
A) The person with OCD employs a minimalist approach to all aspects of his or her
life.!
B) The person with OCD believes one's thoughts are overly important and has a
need to control those thoughts as they overestimate the threat posed by their
thoughts.!
C) The person with OCD is always aware that his or her behavior is related to OCD. !
D) The person with OCD is concerned with perfectionism and has an intolerance of
uncertainty.!
E) The person with OCD has an inflated personal responsibility! - CORRECT
ANSWERS B, D, E
Which of the following would be appropriate outcomes for a client with OCD? Select!
all that apply.!
A) The client will stop engaging in the compulsive activity.!
B) The client will spend less time performing rituals.!
C) The client will complete daily routine activities within a realistic time frame.! D)
The client will conceal the behavior from all persons to avoid anxiety.!
E) The client will demonstrate effective use of behavior therapy techniques.! -
CORRECT ANSWERS B, C, E
Which of the following is the most important variable in determining the likelihood
of success in improving life for a client with OCD?!
A) The client must be willing to make changes in his or her behavior.!
B) The client must acknowledge that the behavior is not in his or her control.!
C) The client must allow the nurse to decide the appropriate intervention for him or
her.!
D) The client must be willing to try all new relaxation techniques.! - CORRECT
ANSWERS A
Before eating a meal, a client with obsessive compulsive disorder must wash her
hands for 14 minutes, comb her hair for 114 strokes, and switch the light off and on
,NUR 114 final exam with Questions and Verified
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44 times. When evaluating the progress of the client, what is the most important
treatment objective for this client?!
A) Allow ample time for completion of all rituals before each meal.!
B) Gradually decrease the amount of time spent for performing rituals.!
C) Increase the client's acceptance of the need for medication to control rituals.!
D) Omit one ritualistic behavior every 4 days until all rituals are eliminated.! -
CORRECT ANSWERS B
Which of the following is the desired outcome for a client with OCD?!
A) That the client will no longer experience any signs or symptoms of OCD!
B) That the client will no longer experience anxiety!
C) That the OCD symptoms no longer interfere with the client's responsibilities!
D) To relieve the client with OCD of any responsibilities! - CORRECT ANSWERS
C
The nurse reviews current literature and identifies that which of the following are
included in current studies of biologic theories regarding the etiology of
schizophrenia? Select all that apply.!
A) That there is a particular pathologic structure associated with the disease.!
B) That genetics is the cause of schizophrenia.!
C) Persons with schizophrenia have decreased brain volume and abnormal brain
function in the frontal and temporal areas of persons with schizophrenia.!
D) The brain activity of persons with schizophrenia differs from people who do not
have schizophrenia.!
E) That the etiology of schizophrenia may be related to the body's response to
exposure of a virus.! - CORRECT ANSWERS B, C, D, E
The client with schizophrenia makes the following statement, ìI just don't know how
to count. The sky turned to fire. I have a ball in my head.î The nurse documents this
entire statement as an example of!
A) flight of ideas.!
B) ideas of reference.!
C) delusional thinking.!
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D) associative looseness.! - CORRECT ANSWERS D
All of the following are nursing diagnoses identified for a client with schizophrenia.
The student nurse correctly anticipates which diagnosis will resolve when the
client's negative symptoms improve?!
A) Impaired verbal communication!
B) Risk for other-directed violence!
C) Disturbed thought processes!
D) Social isolation! - CORRECT ANSWERS D
A college freshman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Friends reported that she had been in her room for 2 days in a trance-like state, not
eating nor speaking to anyone. Which of the following is the highest priority for this
client?!
A) Assessing fluid intake and output!
B) Completing an assessment of mental status!
C) Obtaining more data about her college experiences!
D) Providing for adequate rest! - CORRECT ANSWERS A
A client with schizophrenia is reluctant to take his prescribed oral medication. The
most therapeutic response by the nurse to this refusal is:!
A) "I can see that you're uncomfortable now, so we can wait until tomorrow."!
B) "If you refuse these pills, you'll have to get an injection."!
C) "What is it about the medicine that you don't like?"!
D) "You know you have to take this medicine for your own good."! - CORRECT
ANSWERS C
Which variables represent the highest risk for developing major depressive
disorder? Select all that apply.!
A) Male gender!
B) Mood disorder in first-degree relatives!
C) Substance abuse!
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