N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 12. Which of the following clinical manifestations would you expect to see in Linda? a. Tachycardia, hypertension, and hyperthermia b. Bradycardia, hypertension, and hyperthermia c. Bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia d. Tachycardia, hypotension, andhypothermia 13. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for a nurse caring for a patient experiencing dissociative amnesia? a. Use the technique of implosion therapy, or flooding, to help the patient remember b. Use hypnosis to help the patient remember c. Expose the patient to stimuli that represent pleasant memories from the past d. Expose the patient to stimuli that represents painful memories for which the amnesia is providing protection 14. Dissociative disorders are illnesses that can provide individuals with a way of avoiding: a. Depression b. Anxiety c. Anorexia d. Euphoria 15. A clinical manifestation of conversion disorder may include: a. Fear of having cancer b. Sudden loss of eyesight c. Preoccupation with thoughts of dying of a heart attack d. Consistently negative chest x-rays 16. Which action would not be appropriate related to nutritional intake in a patient hospitalized for anorexia nervosa? a. Encourage beverages and small, frequent, high-calorie snacks and meals b. Allow the patient to be alone while eating, but check the food tray when finished c. Observe the patient during, and 30 minutes after, meals d. Restrict food availability to scheduled meals and snacks 17. The nurse would recognize that interventions have been effective for a patient with anorexia nervosa when the patient: a. Selects food choices on the menu with supervision b. States that she is hungry c. Sends an empty food tray back to the kitchen d. Increases weight by one pound in three days ©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 51 of 140