NCLEX Quiz: Schizophrenic Disorder Trivia Questions!
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- 1.Upon Sam’s admission for acute psychiatric hospitalization. Nurse Jona documents the following: Client refuses to bathe or dress remains in room most of the day speaks infrequently to peers or staff. Which nursing diagnosis would be the priority at this time?
- A.
Anxiety
- B.
Decisional conflict
- C.
Self-care deficit
- D.
Social isolation
- 2.Which statement is correct about a 25-year-old client with newly diagnosed schizophrenia?
- A.
Age of onset is typical for schizophrenia.
- B.
Age of onset is later than usual for schizophrenia.
- C.
Age of onset is earlier than usual for schizophrenia.
- D.
Age of onset follows no predictable pattern in schizophrenia.
- 3.Which factor is associated with increased risk for schizophrenia?
- A.
Alcoholism
- B.
Adolescent pregnancy
- C.
Overcrowded schools
- D.
Poverty
- 4.Nurse Arya assesses for evidence of positive symptoms of schizophrenia in a newly admitted client. Which of the following symptoms are considered positive evidence? Select all that apply.
- A.
Anhedonia
- B.
Delusions
- C.
Flat affect
- D.
Hallucinations
- 5.A client with schizophrenia is referred for psychosocial rehabilitation. Which of the following are typical of this type of program? Select all that apply.
- A.
Analyzing family issues and past problems
- B.
Developing social skills and supports
- C.
Learning how to live independently in a community
- D.
Learning job skills for employment
- 6.Nurse Rob has observed a co-worker arriving to work drunk at least three times in the past month. Which action by Nurse Rob would best ensure client safety and obtain necessary assistance for the co-worker?
- A.
Ignore the co worker’s behavior.and frequently assess the clients assigned to the co-worker.
- B.
Make general statements about safety issues at the next staff meeting.
- C.
Report the coworker’s behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
- D.
Warn the co-worker that this practice is unsafe.
- 7.Elsa is being treated in a chemical dependency unit. She tells the nurse that she only uses drugs when under stress and therefore does not have a substance problem. Which defense mechanism is the client using?
- A.
Compensation
- B.
Denial
- C.
Suppression
- D.
Undoing
- 8.Nurse Tara is teaching a community group about substance abuse. She explains that a genetic component has been implicated in which of the following commonly abused substances?
- A.
Alcohol
- B.
Barbiturates
- C.
Heroin
- D.
Marijuana
- 9.Nurse Julie recommends that the family of a client with substance-related disorder attend a support group such as Al-Anon and Alateen. The purpose of these groups is to help family members understand the problem and to:
- A.
Change the problem behaviors of the abuser.
- B.
Learn how to assist the abuser in getting help.
- C.
Maintain focus on changing their own behaviors.
- D.
Prevent substance problems in vulnerable family members.
- 10.Ryan who is a chronic alcohol abuser is being assessed by Nurse Gina. Which problems are related to thiamin deficiency?
- A.
Cardiovascular symptoms.such as decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
- B.
CNS symptoms.such as ataxia and peripheral neuropathy
- C.
Gastrointestinal symptoms.such as nausea and vomiting
- D.
Respiratory symptoms.such as cough and sore throat
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