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Question 1 of 5

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing frequent hallucinations. What altered component of the nervous system would a nurse recognize as being responsible for this behavior?

A. Increase in serotonin

B. Decrease in histamine

C. Increase in dopamine

D. Decrease in acetylcholine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increase in dopamine

Question 2 of 5

A nurse would expect that an increase in dopamine activity might play a significant role in the development of which mental illness?

A. Schizophrenia spectrum disorder

B. Major depressive disorder

C. Tourette syndrome

D. Parkinson's disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Schizophrenia spectrum disorder

Question 3 of 5

Which nursing statement regarding the concept of psychosis is most accurate?

A. Individuals experiencing psychoses are aware that their behaviors are maladaptive.

B. Individuals experiencing psychoses experience little distress.

C. Individuals experiencing psychoses are aware of experiencing psychological problems.

D. Individuals experiencing psychoses are based in reality.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Individuals experiencing psychoses experience little distress.

Question 4 of 5

In massive blood loss, prompt replacement of compatible blood is crucial. What department needs to be alerted to coordinate closely with the patient's family for immediate blood component therapy?

A. Security Division

B. Chaplaincy

C. Social Service Section

D. Pathology department

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pathology department

Question 5 of 5

You readmitted a client who was in another department a month ago. Since you will need the previous chart, from whom do you request the old chart?

A. Central supply section

B. Previous doctor's clinic

C. Department where the patient was previously admitted

D. Medical records section

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medical records section

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