N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 17. You have been instructed to help prepare Tony Hill for electroconvulsive treatment therapy. You know that preparing him for this type of treatment is similar to the way you would prepare a patient for: a. An X-ray procedure b. A CAT scan c. An MRI d. General anesthesia 18. Larry Darcy is a 24-year-old patient in a psychiatric unit. Larry tends to use projection extensively as a coping mechanism. Which statement is most likely to be true based on the information you have about Larry? a. "Larry has a tendency to become aggressive under certain conditions.” b. "Larry is basically insecure." c. "Larry is very quiet and passive.” d. "Larry has a phobic nature." 19. Tom Sullivan had an ECT treatment two hours ago. He is now complaining of the following symptoms. Which one should be reported immediately to thephysician? a. Back pain b. Confusion c. Lethargy d. Headache 20. Jimmy Lawson, a 15-year-old, insists upon being called "James", his given name. Which statement also indicates that he is trying to establish his own identity? a. "My dad wants me to be a scientist so I am taking all the science classes Ican." b. "My dad wants me to do all of his work around the house, like mow the lawn. I should move out on my own.” c. “My mom wants me to be an investment broker like Dad, so I go to his office and hang out every chance I get." d. “My parents think I should be a doctor, but I'm going to be a teacher."

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