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Nurs 172 exam 3 Test Test 154Questions And AnswersLatest Update 2024/2025 RATED A+
A client diagnosed with PTSD states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an
antidepressant rather than an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are
the most appropriate nursing responses? (Select 3 that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice for
PTSD."
"There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
"Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable."
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Which of the following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to
exhibit? - CORRECT ANSWERS . Fatigue
Insomnia
Irritability
A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively
impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly used behavioral
therapies for phobias should the nurse explain to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Imploding (flooding)
Systematic desensitization
After reporting a sexual assault, a female soldier is diagnosed with a personality
disorder. Which of the following consequences may result? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Stigma of a psychiatric diagnosis
Service discharge
Loss of service-related disability compensation
Loss of health-care benefits
An attractive female client presents with high anxiety levels because of her belief
that her facial features are large and grotesque. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is
suspected. Which of the following additional symptoms would support this
diagnosis? (Select 3 that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS Mirror checking
Excessive grooming
Skin picking
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An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may
have long-lasting psychological effects is called _________________ - CORRECT
ANSWERS trauma
Antianxiety drugs are also called ______________________ and minor tranquilizers. -
CORRECT ANSWERS anxiolytics
Traits associated with schizoid, obsessive-compulsive, and _____________________
personality disorders are commonly seen in clients with the diagnosis of body
dysmorphic disorder. - CORRECT ANSWERS narcissistic
janet becomes panicky when she gets near a dog - CORRECT ANSWERS
specific phobia
patricia weighs and measures her food. long after everyone else has finished eating,
she is still calculating the caloric value of her food and remeasuring her portion -
CORRECT ANSWERS OCD
frances will not leave her house unless a friend or relative goes with her - CORRECT
ANSWERS agoraphobia
the nurse asks heather about the bald spots on her scalp. heather replies that when
she gets nervous, she feels better if she pulls her hair out - CORRECT ANSWERS
hair-pulling disorder
When monitoring an adult client with Fluid Volume Deficit, the nurse is aware that
the minimum acceptable urine output is - CORRECT ANSWERS 30mL/hr
Your18 months old client weighs 32 pounds and has been having vomiting and
diarrhea for the past two days. Mucous beds are dry and the child does not tear with
crying. The health care provider decides to provide IV fluids. You check the daily
fluid requirement calculation and get ___________ ml/day. - CORRECT ANSWERS
32 pounds divided by 2.2 lbs/Kilo = 14.5 Kilos
(1st 10kg) 100 ml X 10 Kg = 1000 ml
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(2nd 10 kg) 50 ml x 4.5 Kg = 225 ml
Total = 1225 ml
A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days has been receiving normal saline IV
at 100 ml/hr, has a nasogastric tube to low suction, and is NPO. Which assessment
finding by the nurse is the priority to report to the health care provider? - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. Gradually decreasing level of consciousness (LOC)
The home health nurse notes that an elderly patient has a low serum protein level.
The nurse will plan to assess for - CORRECT ANSWERS edema.
The major intracellular fluid (ICF) cation is - CORRECT ANSWERS Potassium.
The phenomenon of third-space fluid shifting involves - CORRECT ANSWERS
Fluid shifts into body cavities other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available
for exchange with plasma volume.
When assessing a client for hypovolemic hypernatremia, the nurse would expect to
find: - CORRECT ANSWERS Thirst.
Which of the following individuals would be most likely to have the highest
percentage of body weight as water? - CORRECT ANSWERS Infant
Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when caring for a
patient with dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWERS Monitor daily weight and
intake and output.
You must prepare the correct IV solution before administration. The order reads for
the patient to receive D5½ NS with 40 mEq KCl/L at 125 ml/hr. You must add KCl to
the IV because no premixed solutions are available. The unit medication supply has
a stock of KCl 3 mEq/ml in multidose vials. Which of the following amounts of KCl
should you add to a liter of D5½ NS to obtain the correct solution? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. 13.3 ml
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