NURS 460 Exam 3 – Questions and 100% Correct Answers

NURS 460 Exam 3 – Questions and 100% Correct Answers Mr. S was recently hospitalized for a stroke. While in the hospital, he was also diagnosed with diabetes. As his nurse, you know he is at risk for which of the following? A. Panic disorder B. Depression C. Schizophrenia D. Bipolar disorder ✅B. Depression Which ONE of the following was NOT mentioned as a health problem that is experienced by people with schizophrenia. A. Obesity B. Heart disease C. Smoking and substance abuse D. Influenza E. Type II diabetes ✅D. Influenza Of the below, which one of the following is false. (Diamond article on schizophrenia) A. Studies show that positive symptoms are most associated with schizophrenia -related to disability. B. The four main symptom clusters for schizophrenia are: positive symptoms, negative symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and mood disturbance. C. Differences in training can be a barrier to care coordination between medical and mental health providers. D. People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop heart disease. ✅A. Studies show that positive symptoms are most associated with schizophrenia -related to disability. Tony, age 16 years, comes to see you, the school nurse, with complaints of abdominal pain. You note that Tony exhibits signs and symptoms of depression, states he wishes he did not wake up today, and exhibits signs of anxiety. You would do which of the following? A. Refer him immediately for evaluation. B. See him back in your office next week. C. Refer him next month for evaluation. D. Do nothing; this is normal in a 16 -year-old boy. ✅A. Refer him immediately for evaluation. Mental illnesses adversely affect achievement of social justice. Which of the following statements related to marginalization of some populations because of mental illness is FALSE? A. Mental illnesses can lead to employment difficulties, which adversely affects access to health insurance, thereby limiting treatment options. B. About half of all inmates in jails and prisons have mental health problems. C. Both natural and human -made disasters can adversely affect mental health; those with limited resources appear to be more directly impacted, and the effects persist longer. D. Most mental illnesses are caused by genetic factors; therefore, problems associated with them persist across generations and among certain racial and ethnic groups. ✅D. Most mental illnesses are caused by genetic factors; therefore, problems associated with them persist across generations and among certain racial and ethnic groups. You are working in a mental health facility as a nurse. You are involved with patients who have varied diagnoses. One of your patient's family members asks what biological problem causes all of these people to have mental illness. You respond that most experts believe which of the following? A. Genetics are the problem. B. Brain structure is the problem. C. Neurotransmitters are the problem. D. Many factors cause the problem. ✅D. Many factors cause the problem. Which of the following is one of the most frequent health complaints of school -aged children? A. Stomachaches B. Anxiety over grades C. Headaches in response to stress D. Dental caries ✅D. Dental caries Which of the following medications can a school nurse expect to most frequently administer? A. Attention -deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications B. Analgesics and antipyretics C. Antibiotics D. Antitussives E. Anticonvulsants ✅A. Attention -deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications Which ONE of the following is not included in the the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) screening service? A. Lead toxicity screening