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Question 1 of 5

During an interview with a 15-year-old female client admitted for depression, the nurse is disappointed to learn that the client recently became pregnant and had an abortion. The nurse is contradicting the effective interview guideline of:

A. Paying close attention to the client's nonverbal communication

B. Avoiding making assumptions

C. Avoiding one's personal values that may cloud professional judgment

D. Setting clear client goals

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoiding one's personal values that may cloud professional judgment

Question 2 of 5

To further assess a client's suicidal potential. Nurse Katrina should be especially alert to the client expression of:

A. Frustration & fear of death

B. Anger & resentment

C. Anxiety & loneliness

D. Helplessness & hopelessness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Helplessness & hopelessness

Question 3 of 5

A major family variable that contributes to later psychopathy in children is

A. high number of siblings.

B. working mothers.

C. parental inconsistency.

D. overprotection.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: parental inconsistency.

Question 4 of 5

Which screening tests would be appropriate to use on a 16-year-old male referred to the community mental health center following legal charges of driving under the influence?

A. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

B. Adolescent Alcohol Involvement Scale (AAIS)

C. Adolescent Drug Abuse Diagnosis (ADAD)

D. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI 2)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Adolescent Alcohol Involvement Scale (AAIS)

Question 5 of 5

Marco approached Nurse Trisha asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol addiction. Nurse Trisha should tell the client that the only effective treatment for alcoholism is:

A. Psychotherapy

B. Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)

C. Total abstinence

D. Aversion Therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Total abstinence

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