NU 160 Exam 2

Systems theory assumes which of the following?

A client with a fracture of the femur would benefit most from which of the following therapies?

A client with seasonal affective disorder may be treated successfully with which of the following body-based practices?

Which of the following energy-based complementary and alternative medicine practices is effective for smoking cessation?

Hospitalized pt with cancer agrees to chemo. This behavior is consistent with which stage of the illness experience?

Clients who are taking lithium must monitor their water and salt intake because:

Psychopath uses charm,manipulates,intimidates, &uses violence to control others&satisfy his selfish needs.Which group?

Client reveals severe and sudden mood swings from mania to depression. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

List 3 ways in which clients with personality disorders are treated

Pt is devoted to work,to have few leisure activities,to be extremely orderly,&to be uncertain about the future. Cluster?

Which client would the nurse expect to prepare for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Clients with bipolar I, bipolor II, or cyclothymic disorders exhibit different types of

Which mind-body-based therapy could help decrease the stress and emotional pain of a vet with ptsd?

Heavy drinker fights at bar bc everyone picks a fight with him. Diagnosed with paranoid personaltiy disorder.

When anxiety is a maladaptive response in an individual, it has the charactoristic of:

Client automatically assumes that everyone is out to harm, deceive, or exploit him. His behavior is described as

Most depressive responses in children are tied to:

Studies on how genetics, neurotransmitters, viruses,fetal dev& dysfuction of the immune syst lead to mental disorders

Unique pattern of thoughts,attitudes,values, & behaviors that people develop when adapting to environment and standards

A client is terrified to go to the grocery store. This client most likely has:

Which of the following individuals is more likely to experience depression?

The hallmark feature of psychopaths is which of the following?

Which instruction should the nurse give a client who is prescribed lithium carbonate (lithium)?

Selye's stress adaptation theory consists of 3 stages, with the 2nd stage charactorized by:

Which of the following complementary and alternative therapies would be successful in a client who has agoraphobia?

Care providers must keep in mind their own therapuetic boundaries and must communicate with eachother to prevent

Pt lost his job and feels worthlessness and despair that's lasted 3 weeks. He is suffering from which of the following?

Depression in adolescence usually is related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

Which of the following types of aromatherapy would promote relaxation in a client with an anxiety disorder?

Pt has unrealistically inflated beliefs about his accomplishments&believes that he is extra important. Which disorder?

Client is in a positive state of physical, mental, and social well-being, she is considered to be in good ________.

__________are the body’s chemical messengers.

Which is the best description of a modern theory?

An older adult has a sudden onset of personality changes. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?

Type of personality disorder includes ideas of reference,avoidance behaviors,belief in paranormal,&paranoid ideations?

Pt who suffered a stroke completed his therapy and is returning to work. Pt is in which stage of the illness experience?

A pt with anxiety disorder sometimes experiences panic attacks. The nurse would expect his physiological response to be:

Which CAM therapy would a nurse suggest for a 10yr old autistic child with loneliness?

Which of the following is true of a person who assumes the sick role?

Assessing a 75yr old. Which statement by the client correlates with the core task of integrity according to Erikson’s st

A 9 yr old refuses to discuss her parents divorce and has severe anxiety. What is the child most likely expressing?

80yro/once outgoing/sits sullen in his chair Investigation of client's personality change is based on the knowledge that

Pt comes in with increased activity&agitation&gives much more importance to thoughts&ideas. This client is demonstrating

The psychological defense mechanism used to ward off the painful feelings associated with illness and hospitalization

Pt experiences fatigue,gloom&loss of energy during the winter months. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

A pt is being seen for posttraumatic stress disorder. Which complementary and alternative therapy would be appropriate?

Alfred Adler identified the life tasks of self and spirit. The task of self states that individuals must:

Which of the following individuals would most likely benefit from joining a self help group?

PT moved to US frm Mex to the outpatient mental health center for evaluation of anxiety. Whose theory is most relevant

Which of the following individuals is likely to adjust more quickly to being hospitalized?

Which of the following people is known as the father of modern medicine?

Which body based therapy would be best for pt that is the sole survivor of an accident and can't sleep bc of flashbacks?

Which of the following best describes an allopathic method of treatment for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following is congruent with Freud’s approach to therapy?

Twins raised in separate environments have shown consistency in temperament when tested. These findings are which theory

Hospitalized pt requests info about her medical illness and preventive measures. In which stage of hospitalization?

Who believed that personality could change during adulthood and is influenced by future plans, goals, and dreams?

A client’s traits and attitudes make up his or her_______.

Feelings of morality and a strong sense of right and wrong begin to develop at what age?

Which theory emphasizes the total individual and the innate goodness of human nature?

Pt with adhd taught to use body signals like respiratory and pulse rates to control responses. What is this called?

The manner in which clients respond to being hospitalized is determined by how they react to:

Which type of medicine is based solely on observation, scientific research, and objective explanations?

Client is told that he has terminal cancer. The client adamantly believes that the Dr is wrong. This is an example of?

Pt taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI)for personality disorder should be instructed to avoid which of the following

Which person grouped human needs into a hierarchy or ranking?

Physical and psychosocial assessment is consistent with which stage of the therapeutic process for hospitalized clients?

pt is relieved that her sister is coming to help while sick, but resents having to be cared for. Which stage of illness?

Which of the following is a stage of the illness experience?

Stageofillness experienced when the pt is relieved of obligation and allowed to be passive but is expected to get well

Test anxiety, I know the answers but I can't answer the questions bc time seems to be racing by. Which level of anxiety?

Which of the following could be included in somatic therapies?

depressed client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which medication may have been prescribed

Feelings of worthlessness,guilt,and despair in client's every thought,movement & activity. Declined physical appearance

Which assumption is consistent with the foundation of behaviorism?

Which of the following theoretical models focuses on depression as a group of learned responses?