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Question 1 of 5

What principle should guide a nurse's fear about 'saying the wrong thing' to a patient in nurse-patient communication?

A. Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation.

B. The patient is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have to say and is not likely to be offended.

C. Considering the patient's history, there is little chance that the comment will do any actual harm.

D. Most people with a mental illness have, by necessity, developed a high tolerance for forgiveness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation.

Question 2 of 5

The school nurse has been alerted to the fact that an 8-year-old boy routinely playacts as a police officer, 'locking up' other children on the playground to the point where the children get scared. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely an indication of:

A. The need to dominate others

B. Inventing traumatic events

C. A need to develop close relationships

D. A potential symptom of traumatization

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A potential symptom of traumatization

Question 3 of 5

April, a 10-year-old admitted to inpatient pediatric care, has been becoming increasingly agitated and losing control in the day room. Time-out has proven to be ineffective for April to engage in self-reflection. April's mother mentions using time-out up to 20 times a day. The nurse acknowledges that:

A. Time-out is a crucial aspect of April's baseline discipline.

B. Time-out is no longer an effective intervention.

C. April finds enjoyment in time-out and misbehaves to seek solitude.

D. Time-out will have to be replaced with seclusion and restraint.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Time-out is no longer an effective intervention.

Question 4 of 5

Child protective services have removed 10-year-old Christopher from his parents' home due to neglect. Christopher reveals to the nurse that he considers the woman next door his "nice" mom, that he loves school, and gets above-average grades. The strongest explanation for this response is:

A. Temperament

B. Genetic factors

C. Resilience

D. Paradoxical effects of neglect

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Resilience

Question 5 of 5

After Natasha's husband passed away two months ago, she has been overwhelmed with grief. When Natasha is subsequently diagnosed with major depressive disorder, her daughter, Nadia, makes which true statement?

A. Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a major loss.

B. Bereavement and depression are the same problem.

C. Mourning is pathological and not normal behavior.

D. Antidepressant medications will not help this type of depression.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a major loss.

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