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Question 1 of 5

Which initial information gathered by the nurse is most important when assessing Erikson's stages of development?

A. The chronological age of the individual.
B. The developmental age exhibited through behaviors.
C. The time frame needed to complete a successful outcome at a previous stage.
D. The implementation of interventions based on developmental age.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The developmental age exhibited through behaviors.

Question 2 of 5

In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest risk to be labeled mentally ill? One who:

A. Describes hearing God's voice speaking
B. Is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals
C. Is wealthy and gives away $20 bills to needy individuals
D. Always has an optimistic viewpoint about life and having own needs met

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Describes hearing God's voice speaking

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about mental disorders and plans to include how mental disorders are different from medical disorders. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include?

A. Mental disorders are defined by an underlying biological pathology.
B. Numerous laboratory tests are used to aid in the diagnosis of mental disorders.
C. Cluster of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings characterize mental disorders.
D. Manifestations of mental disorders are within normal, expected parameters.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cluster of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings characterize mental disorders.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several older adult patients who have come to the clinic for evaluation. The nurse would classify a patient of which age as being in the middle-old stage?

A. 66-year-old adult
B. 70-year-old adult
C. 78-year-old adult
D. 86-year-old adult

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 78-year-old adult

Question 5 of 5

A student nurse is learning about ASD. What statement to the clinical instructor demonstrates that the student understands the definition of this disorder?

A. The signs and symptoms of this disorder go away once the child turns eighteen.'
B. The signs and symptoms of this disorder usually begin before age three.'
C. The disorder is mainly based on physical symptoms.'
D. This is a developmental disorder.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The signs and symptoms of this disorder usually begin before age three.'

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