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ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

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HEALTH FINAL EXAM 1 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY

• A adolescent diagnosed with ADHD is having difficulty completing homework

assignments. Which information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?

• The parents should administer an extra dose of methylphenidate prior to

homework.

• The parents should divide the homework task into smaller steps and provide an

activity break.

• The parents should isolate the child when completing homework to improve

focus.

• The parents should withhold privileges if homework is not completed within a

2-hour period.

• The nurse provides a routine wellness examination for a 5-year-old child

diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which response by the client’s parent will cause the nurse to intervene?

• “We really like the treatment plan that has been created by our child’s school.”
• “We have a couple of babysitters who know how to handle our child’s needs.”
• “We have recently completed our child’s individualized education plan.”
• “We try to be flexible and change our child’s routine from day to day.”

• The nurse is discussing the treatment for a child with attention deficit

hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a group of school nurses. What would be an appropriate learning setting for a child with ADHD.

• A classroom with a plan of study is followed each day.
• A classroom in which children self-select their activities.
• A classroom with tables and chairs rather than individual desks.
• A classroom with windows facing a playground. 1 / 4

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• A nurse is working with an adolescent in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The client

states, “The therapist told me to fill out this worksheet and write down my automatic thoughts. Do you know what he means?” The nurse understands this type of homework is done to assist which type of therapy?

• Modeling
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Systemic desensitization
• Flooding

• Which finding would a nurse expect when assessing a child diagnosed with

separation anxiety disorder?

• The child’s mother and father have an inconsistent parenting style.
• The child previously had an extroverted temperament.
• The child has a history of antisocial behavior.
• The child’s mother was stressed during the pregnancy.

• An adolescent client who was diagnosed with conduct disorder at the age of 8

is sentenced to juvenile detention after bringing a gun to school. Which indicates the nurse’s understanding of conduct disorder related to this client’s situation?

• Child-onset conduct disorder is more severe than the adolescent-onset type, and

these individuals likely develop antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.

• Childhood-onset conduct disorder has no treatment or cure, and children are

diagnosed with this order.

• Childhood-onset conduct disorder is caused by a difficult temperament, and the

child is likely to outgrow these behaviors by adulthood.

• Childhood-onset conduct disorder is diagnosed only when behaviors emerge

before the age of 5, and therefore improvement is likely.

• Which behavioral approach would the nurse utilize when caring for children

diagnosed with a disruptive behavior disorder?

• Providing opportunities to learn appropriate peer interactions.
• Reinforcing positive actions to encourage repetition of desired behaviors.
• Involving parents in designing and implementing the treatment process.
• Administering psychotropic medications to improve quality of life. 2 / 4

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• The nursing instructor is preparing to teach nursing students about oppositional

defiant disorder (ODD). Which fact should be included in the lesson plan?

• Prevalence of ODD is higher in girls than in boys.
• The diagnosis of ODD is not a developmental antecedent to conduct disorder.
• The diagnosis of ODD occurs no later than early adolescence.
• The diagnosis of ODD occurs before the age of 3.

• A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is experiencing a flashback. Which

intervention takes priority?

• Use a nonjudgmental and matter-of-fact approach.
• Maintain and reassure the client of his or her safety and security.
• Encourage the client to express feelings.
• Decrease extraneous external stimuli.

• A nurse is assessing a client with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During

the previous visit, the client reported severe sleep disturbances related to anxiety over anticipating nightmares. During the current visit, the nurse assesses that all signs of the disorder are still present, except that sleep has improved. The nurse knows that no medications have been prescribed to the client. Which is the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask?

• “Have you been taking drugs or alcohol recently?”
• “Do you still have dreams and nightmares associated with the event?”
• “Have there been any changed in your diet recently?”
• “How many hours do you sleep a day?”

• When attempting to preserve evidence from a rape with no report of oral sex,

the female victim should be instructed that which self-care activities are permitted?

• Showering.
• Changing clothes.
• Douching.
• Drinking a glass of water.

• Which term is defined by federal law as “a commercial sex act induced by

force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person included to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age?”

• Human trafficking
• Rape
• Abuse
• Child prostitution 3 / 4

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• A young female immigrant presents in the rural health clinic with facial

bruising and a fractured nose. The client is reluctant to give details of the nature of her injuries. Which should be a consideration in providing care for this client?

• Immigrants have expedited access to public legal services.
• Most views regarding domestic violence are universal across cultures.
• The client may fear deportation if she seeks public assistance.
• The nurse should ignore the details and focus on treatment.

• A highly emotional client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment wearing

flamboyant attire, spiked heels, and theatrical makeup. Which personality disorder should a nurse associate with this behavior?

• Histrionic
• Compulsive
• Schizotypal
• Borderline

• What is the most challenging nursing intervention with clients diagnosed with

personality disorders who use manipulation?

• Supporting behavioral change.
• Using aversive therapy.
• Maintaining consistent limits.
• Monitoring suicide attempts.

• While interacting with a client with a diagnosis of anxiety, the client changes

the subject and wants to talk about the weather. The nurse knows to use which of the following communication techniques?

• Silence
• Summarizing
• Restating
• Refocusing

• Which statement about obsessive compulsive disorder is accurate?
• Most people seek treatment as soon as they observe the symptoms.
• Obsessive compulsive disorder only affects the client’s ability to perform

activities of daily living and work, not his or her leisure life.

• Obsessive compulsive disorder usually requires hospitalization.

D.Obsessive compulsive disorder treatment is usually outpatient.

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