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orthostatic hypotension :-Answer-:caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills :-Answer-:physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback :-Answer-:technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle
tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions.
A nurse working in an acute mental health facility is caring for a 35-year-old female client who has
clinical findings of depression. The client lives at home with her husband and two young children. She
currently smokes and has a history of chronic asthma. The nurse should identify which of the following
as risk factors for depression for this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Age of 35 years old
B. Female gender
C. History of chronic asthma
D. Currently smokes
E. Being married :-Answer-:A. Age of 35 years old
B. Female gender
C. History of chronic asthma
,D. Currently smokes
A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I can expect my problems with PMDD to be worst when I'm menstruating."
B. "I will use light therapy 30 min a day to prevent further recurrences of PMDD."
C. "I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings."
D. "I should increase my caloric intake with a nutritional supplement when my PMDD is active." :-
Answer-:C. "I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings."
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has major depressive disorder (MDD) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. "Care during the continuation phase focuses on treating continued manifestations of MDD."
B. "The goal of treatment during the maintenance phase is prevention of future episodes of MDD."
C. "The client is at greatest risk for suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode."
D. "Medication and psychotherapy are used to prevent a relapse of MDD." :-Answer-:A. "Care during the
continuation phase focuses on treating continued manifestations of MDD."
A nurse is interviewing a 25-year-old client who has a new diagnosis of dysthymia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. There are wide fluctuations in mood.
B. The report of a minimum of five clinical findings of depression.
C. The presence of manifestations for at least 2 years.
D. There is an inflated sense of self-esteem. :-Answer-:C. The presence of manifestations for at least 2
years.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. provide flexible client behavior expectations
B. offer concise explanations
,C. establish consistent limits
D. disregard client complaints
E. use a firm approach with communication :-Answer-:B. offer concise explanations
C. establish consistent limits
E. use a firm approach with communication
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the
treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
understanding?
A. "ECT is the recommended initial treatment for bipolar disorder."
B. "ECT is contraindicated for clients who have suicidal ideation."
C. "ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania."
D. "ECT is prescribed to prevent relapse of bipolar disorder." :-Answer-:C. ECT is appropriate for the
treatment of severe mania associated with bipolar disorder
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the
following is the priority nursing action?
A. set consistent limits for expected behavior
B. administer prescribed medications as scheduled
C. provide the client with step-by-step instructions during hygiene activities
D. monitor the client for escalating behavior :-Answer-:D. monitoring for escalating behavior addresses
the client's priority need for safety and is therefore the priority nursing action
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "I am very rich, and I feel I must
give my money to you." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is appropriate." :-Answer-:B. this statement is
matter-of-fact and concise and is a therapeutic response to a client who has bipolar disorder
, A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse
B. difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse
C. begin taking your medications as soon as a relapse begins
D. participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse
E. anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse :-Answer-:B. difficulty sleeping can
indicate a relapse
D. participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse
E. anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse
A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder. The nurse should identify which of the
following client statements as an overt comment about suicide? Select all that apply
A. "My family will be better off if I am dead"
B "The stress in my life is too much to handle"
C. "I wish my life was over"
D. "I don't feel like I can ever be happy again"
E. "If I kill myself then my problems will go away" :-Answer-:A. "My family will be better off if I am dead"
C. "I wish my life was over"
E. "If I kill myself then my problems will go away"
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I plan to commit suicide." Which of the following assessments
should the nurse identify as a priority?
A. client's educational and economic background
B. Lethality of the method and availability of means
C. Quality of the client's social support
D. Client's insight into the reasons for the decision :-Answer-:B. Lethality of the method and availability
of means
Concept Based Assessment Level 2 Preparation/ ATI RN
Concept Based Assessment Level 2 Practice Exam With 300
Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded
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orthostatic hypotension :-Answer-:caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills :-Answer-:physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback :-Answer-:technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle
tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions.
A nurse working in an acute mental health facility is caring for a 35-year-old female client who has
clinical findings of depression. The client lives at home with her husband and two young children. She
currently smokes and has a history of chronic asthma. The nurse should identify which of the following
as risk factors for depression for this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Age of 35 years old
B. Female gender
C. History of chronic asthma
D. Currently smokes
E. Being married :-Answer-:A. Age of 35 years old
B. Female gender
C. History of chronic asthma
,D. Currently smokes
A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I can expect my problems with PMDD to be worst when I'm menstruating."
B. "I will use light therapy 30 min a day to prevent further recurrences of PMDD."
C. "I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings."
D. "I should increase my caloric intake with a nutritional supplement when my PMDD is active." :-
Answer-:C. "I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings."
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has major depressive disorder (MDD) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. "Care during the continuation phase focuses on treating continued manifestations of MDD."
B. "The goal of treatment during the maintenance phase is prevention of future episodes of MDD."
C. "The client is at greatest risk for suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode."
D. "Medication and psychotherapy are used to prevent a relapse of MDD." :-Answer-:A. "Care during the
continuation phase focuses on treating continued manifestations of MDD."
A nurse is interviewing a 25-year-old client who has a new diagnosis of dysthymia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. There are wide fluctuations in mood.
B. The report of a minimum of five clinical findings of depression.
C. The presence of manifestations for at least 2 years.
D. There is an inflated sense of self-esteem. :-Answer-:C. The presence of manifestations for at least 2
years.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. provide flexible client behavior expectations
B. offer concise explanations
,C. establish consistent limits
D. disregard client complaints
E. use a firm approach with communication :-Answer-:B. offer concise explanations
C. establish consistent limits
E. use a firm approach with communication
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the
treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
understanding?
A. "ECT is the recommended initial treatment for bipolar disorder."
B. "ECT is contraindicated for clients who have suicidal ideation."
C. "ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania."
D. "ECT is prescribed to prevent relapse of bipolar disorder." :-Answer-:C. ECT is appropriate for the
treatment of severe mania associated with bipolar disorder
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the
following is the priority nursing action?
A. set consistent limits for expected behavior
B. administer prescribed medications as scheduled
C. provide the client with step-by-step instructions during hygiene activities
D. monitor the client for escalating behavior :-Answer-:D. monitoring for escalating behavior addresses
the client's priority need for safety and is therefore the priority nursing action
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "I am very rich, and I feel I must
give my money to you." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is appropriate." :-Answer-:B. this statement is
matter-of-fact and concise and is a therapeutic response to a client who has bipolar disorder
, A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse
B. difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse
C. begin taking your medications as soon as a relapse begins
D. participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse
E. anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse :-Answer-:B. difficulty sleeping can
indicate a relapse
D. participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse
E. anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse
A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder. The nurse should identify which of the
following client statements as an overt comment about suicide? Select all that apply
A. "My family will be better off if I am dead"
B "The stress in my life is too much to handle"
C. "I wish my life was over"
D. "I don't feel like I can ever be happy again"
E. "If I kill myself then my problems will go away" :-Answer-:A. "My family will be better off if I am dead"
C. "I wish my life was over"
E. "If I kill myself then my problems will go away"
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I plan to commit suicide." Which of the following assessments
should the nurse identify as a priority?
A. client's educational and economic background
B. Lethality of the method and availability of means
C. Quality of the client's social support
D. Client's insight into the reasons for the decision :-Answer-:B. Lethality of the method and availability
of means
