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Question 1 of 5

Another client is brought to the emergency room by friends who state that he took something an hour ago. He is actively hallucinating, agitated, with an irritated nasal septum.

A. Heroin

B. Cocaine

C. LSD

D. Marijuana

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cocaine

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing diagnosis best addresses a client problem associated with an IQ of 47?

A. Risk for injury related to (R/T) self-mutilation

B. Impaired social interaction R/T nonadherence to social convention

C. Altered verbal communication R/T delusional thinking

D. Social isolation R/T severely decreased gross motor skills

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impaired social interaction R/T nonadherence to social convention

Question 3 of 5

The treatment method known as behavior modification is based on the theory of the behavioral theorists Skinner and

A. Pavlov

B. Maslow

C. Erikson

D. Piaget

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pavlov

Question 4 of 5

A patient diagnosed with emphysema has severe shortness of breath and needs portable oxygen when leaving home. Recently the patient has reduced activity because of fear that breathing difficulty will occur. A nurse suggests using guided imagery. Which image should the patient be encouraged to visualize?

A. Engaging in activity without using any supplemental oxygen

B. Sleeping comfortably and soundly, without respiratory distress

C. Feeling relaxed and taking regular deep breaths when leaving home

D. Having a younger, healthier body that knows no exercise limitations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Feeling relaxed and taking regular deep breaths when leaving home

Question 5 of 5

Herbert, a 45 year old construction engineer is brought to the hospital unconscious after falling from a 2-story building. When assessing the client, the nurse would be most concerned if the assessment revealed:

A. Reactive pupils

B. A depressed fontanel

C. Bleeding from ears

D. An elevated temperature

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bleeding from ears

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