NFDN 2007 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Eating disorders may result in a number of physiological changes. The highest nursing
priority would be the effects on which system
A. Musculoskeletal
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Integumentary
D. Cardiovascular
Correct Answer
D
bradycardia, hypotension, loss of cardiac muscle, small heart, arrhythmias and
sudden death
Question 2
True or false: Using SSRI to treat anger issues is an acknowledgement that
neurochemical disturbances can cause anger
Correct Answer
True
serotonin has been shown to cause symptoms of inappropriate anger and SSRIs are
effective means of treatment
Question 3
What is verbigeration
Correct Answer
meaningless repetition of specific words or phrases
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,Question 4
What is the physiologic response to stress
Correct Answer
fight or flight
- begins in CNS
- sympathetic response
- immune system function negatively affected
Question 5
What is a desired outcome of behavior modification
A. Client must practice new coping behaviours
B. Teach the reasons for changes in behaviours
C. Client will demonstrate and appropriate mood and affect
D. Healthy behaviours replace inappropriate ones
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
What are two common comorbidities associated with anorexia nervosa
Correct Answer
depression and OCD
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,Question 7
An 18 yr old female client of normal weight presents to the ER with decreased K+. The
nurse notices scratches on the back of her hand. The client may have
A. Binge eating disorder
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Schizophrenia
Correct Answer
B
low K+ is indication of not eating and scratches can be from teeth
Question 8
What are the factors of social network and support
Correct Answer
size, functions, reciprocity, interconnectedness
Question 9
Diagnostic criteria for delirium
Correct Answer
- impaired consciousness
- disturbance in attention
- onset is over hours or days
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, Question 10
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia
A. lack of motivation, hallucinations, restless
B. emotional withdrawal, sleep disorder, lack of hygiene
C. slow speech, blunted emotions, disordered thoughts.
D. elevated status, delusions, hyperactive
Correct Answer
B
Question 11
Epidemiology of delirium
Correct Answer
- higher in women
- common elderly, postoperative patients
- infections: UTI, upper respiratory
- medications or fluid & electrolyte imbalance
Question 12
When working with an elderly client, the nurse should recognize that:
A. Most elderly people are unable to live independently
B. Loss is a common theme for the elderly
C. Cognitive deficits are a normal part of the aging process
D. The number of life stressors decrease as one ages
Correct Answer
B
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Eating disorders may result in a number of physiological changes. The highest nursing
priority would be the effects on which system
A. Musculoskeletal
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Integumentary
D. Cardiovascular
Correct Answer
D
bradycardia, hypotension, loss of cardiac muscle, small heart, arrhythmias and
sudden death
Question 2
True or false: Using SSRI to treat anger issues is an acknowledgement that
neurochemical disturbances can cause anger
Correct Answer
True
serotonin has been shown to cause symptoms of inappropriate anger and SSRIs are
effective means of treatment
Question 3
What is verbigeration
Correct Answer
meaningless repetition of specific words or phrases
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,Question 4
What is the physiologic response to stress
Correct Answer
fight or flight
- begins in CNS
- sympathetic response
- immune system function negatively affected
Question 5
What is a desired outcome of behavior modification
A. Client must practice new coping behaviours
B. Teach the reasons for changes in behaviours
C. Client will demonstrate and appropriate mood and affect
D. Healthy behaviours replace inappropriate ones
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
What are two common comorbidities associated with anorexia nervosa
Correct Answer
depression and OCD
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,Question 7
An 18 yr old female client of normal weight presents to the ER with decreased K+. The
nurse notices scratches on the back of her hand. The client may have
A. Binge eating disorder
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Schizophrenia
Correct Answer
B
low K+ is indication of not eating and scratches can be from teeth
Question 8
What are the factors of social network and support
Correct Answer
size, functions, reciprocity, interconnectedness
Question 9
Diagnostic criteria for delirium
Correct Answer
- impaired consciousness
- disturbance in attention
- onset is over hours or days
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, Question 10
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia
A. lack of motivation, hallucinations, restless
B. emotional withdrawal, sleep disorder, lack of hygiene
C. slow speech, blunted emotions, disordered thoughts.
D. elevated status, delusions, hyperactive
Correct Answer
B
Question 11
Epidemiology of delirium
Correct Answer
- higher in women
- common elderly, postoperative patients
- infections: UTI, upper respiratory
- medications or fluid & electrolyte imbalance
Question 12
When working with an elderly client, the nurse should recognize that:
A. Most elderly people are unable to live independently
B. Loss is a common theme for the elderly
C. Cognitive deficits are a normal part of the aging process
D. The number of life stressors decrease as one ages
Correct Answer
B
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