RN HESI Case Study - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) with Complete Solutions
Which information is important for the ED nurse Which behavioral characteristics that create
to obtain about Jason's accidents? significant issues for Jason and his family, should
A. Explanation of previous accidents. the nurse assess in this client suspected of
B. Where was Jason at the time of the having ADHD?
accidents?
C. Precipitating events leading up to the A. Inattention or difficulty maintaining focus on
accidents. tasks.
D. Who was present at the time of the accident? B. Inability to sit still.
E. If there is a family history of suicide. - C. Lack of interest in others or social withdrawal.
ANSWER -A. Explanation of previous D. Repetitive behaviors.
accidents. E. Impulsiveness. - ANSWER -A.
Inattention or difficulty maintaining focus on
C. Precipitating events leading up to the tasks.
accidents. B. Inability to sit still.
E. Impulsiveness.
E. If there is a family history of suicide.
The nurse recognizes which statement by Jason
How should the ED nurse respond to Jason's supports a diagnosis of ADHD?
statement? A. "I quickly break up with lot of girlfriends."
A. Tell Jason to see his healthcare provider B. "I often leave movies after 30 minutes."
(HCP). C. "I don't like to play games with others."
B. Recommend an accident prevention class. D. "My mom says I interrupt her." -
C. Suggest journaling the facts of the accidents. ANSWER -A. "I quickly break up with lot of
D. Acknowledge the client's frustration. - girlfriends."
ANSWER -D. Acknowledge the client's
frustration.
Which activities should the nurse recognize as
Acknowledgment of the client's emotional having a high priority in a safety assessment for
frustration enhances the therapeutic relationship. Jason?
A. History of motor vehicle violations.
B. Recreational activities such as tennis and
Which statement by Jason causes the nurse to swimming.
suspect a diagnosis of Attention Deficit C. Sexual activity.
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? D. Drug and alcohol use.
A. "I was known as the school rebel in high E. Social isolation. - ANSWER -A. History of
school." motor vehicle violations.
B. "I do alright in my classes if they are C. Sexual activity.
interesting." D. Drug and alcohol use.
C. "I complete all my assignments and turn them
in."
D. "I get bored easily." - ANSWER -D. "I get Which issue should the nurse assign the highest
bored easily." priority in Jason's problem list?
A. Low self-esteem.
B. Impaired interpersonal relationships.
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(ADHD) with Complete Solutions
Which information is important for the ED nurse Which behavioral characteristics that create
to obtain about Jason's accidents? significant issues for Jason and his family, should
A. Explanation of previous accidents. the nurse assess in this client suspected of
B. Where was Jason at the time of the having ADHD?
accidents?
C. Precipitating events leading up to the A. Inattention or difficulty maintaining focus on
accidents. tasks.
D. Who was present at the time of the accident? B. Inability to sit still.
E. If there is a family history of suicide. - C. Lack of interest in others or social withdrawal.
ANSWER -A. Explanation of previous D. Repetitive behaviors.
accidents. E. Impulsiveness. - ANSWER -A.
Inattention or difficulty maintaining focus on
C. Precipitating events leading up to the tasks.
accidents. B. Inability to sit still.
E. Impulsiveness.
E. If there is a family history of suicide.
The nurse recognizes which statement by Jason
How should the ED nurse respond to Jason's supports a diagnosis of ADHD?
statement? A. "I quickly break up with lot of girlfriends."
A. Tell Jason to see his healthcare provider B. "I often leave movies after 30 minutes."
(HCP). C. "I don't like to play games with others."
B. Recommend an accident prevention class. D. "My mom says I interrupt her." -
C. Suggest journaling the facts of the accidents. ANSWER -A. "I quickly break up with lot of
D. Acknowledge the client's frustration. - girlfriends."
ANSWER -D. Acknowledge the client's
frustration.
Which activities should the nurse recognize as
Acknowledgment of the client's emotional having a high priority in a safety assessment for
frustration enhances the therapeutic relationship. Jason?
A. History of motor vehicle violations.
B. Recreational activities such as tennis and
Which statement by Jason causes the nurse to swimming.
suspect a diagnosis of Attention Deficit C. Sexual activity.
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? D. Drug and alcohol use.
A. "I was known as the school rebel in high E. Social isolation. - ANSWER -A. History of
school." motor vehicle violations.
B. "I do alright in my classes if they are C. Sexual activity.
interesting." D. Drug and alcohol use.
C. "I complete all my assignments and turn them
in."
D. "I get bored easily." - ANSWER -D. "I get Which issue should the nurse assign the highest
bored easily." priority in Jason's problem list?
A. Low self-esteem.
B. Impaired interpersonal relationships.
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