Psychology Questions

Which finding would a nurse expect when assessing a child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder?1. The child has a history of antisocial behaviors.2. The child's mother was stressed during the pregnancy.3. The child previously had an extroverted temperament.4. The child's mother and father have an inconsistent parenting style.

A nurse assesses an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder who, at the age of 8 years, was sentenced to juvenile detention. How would the nurse interpret this assessment data?1. Childhood-onset conduct disorder is more severe than the adolescent-onset type,and these individuals likely develop antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.2. Childhood-onset conduct disorder is caused by a difficult temperament, and thechild is likely to outgrow these behaviors by adulthood.3. Childhood-onset conduct disorder is diagnosed only when behaviors emergebefore the age of 5 years, and, therefore, improvement is likely.4. Childhood-onset conduct disorder has no treatment or cure, and children diagnosedwith this disorder are likely to develop progressive oppositional defiant disorder.

A mother questions the decreased effectiveness of methylphenidate (Ritalin) prescribed for her child's attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Which nursing response best addresses the mother's concern?1. "The health-care provider will probably switch from Ritalin to a central nervoussystem stimulant."2. "The health-care provider may prescribe an antihistamine with the Ritalin toimprove effectiveness."3. "Your child has probably developed a tolerance to Ritalin and may need a higherdosage."4. "Your child has developed sensitivity to Ritalin and may be exhibiting an allergy."

The mother of a child diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder asks, "What educational level will my child be able to attain?" The nurse knows that a child with moderate intellectual developmental disorder would be capable of which of the following?1. Graduating from vocational school2. A sixth-grade level of cognitive proficiency3. Graduating from elementary school4. A second-grade level of cognitive proficiency

Which would the nurse identify as risk factors related to family dynamics for predisposition to a conduct disorder?1. Stable residence2. Consistency in discipline3. Excessive supervision4. Economic stressors

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. Which is the best explanation for this weight loss?1. The pharmacological action of Ritalin causes a decrease in appetite.2. Hyperactivity seen in ADHD causes increased caloric expenditure.3. Side effects of Ritalin can include nausea; therefore, caloric intake is decreased.4. Increased ability to concentrate allows the client to focus on activities rather thanfood.

A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. To help the child feel more secure on the unit, which intervention would a nurse include in this client's plan of care?1. Encourage and reward peer contact.2. Provide consistent caregivers.3. Provide a variety of safe daily activities.4. Maintain close physical contact throughout the day.

A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?1. "Researchers really don't know what causes autism spectrum disorder, but therelationship between autistic disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome is beingexplored."2. "Poor parenting doesn't cause autism spectrum disorder. Research has shown thatabnormalities in brain structure or function are to blame. This is beyond yourcontrol."3. "Research has shown that the mother appears to play a greater role in thedevelopment of autism spectrum disorder than the father."4. "Lack of early infant bonding with the mother has shown to be a cause of autismspectrum disorder. Did you breastfeed or bottle-feed?"

A child diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder has the nursing diagnosis Disturbed Personal Identity. Which outcome would best address this client diagnosis?1. The client will name own body parts as separate from others by day 5.2. The client will establish a means of communicating personal needs by discharge.3. The client will initiate social interactions with caregivers by day 4.4. The client will not harm self or others by discharge.

When planning care for a client, which medication classification would a nurse recognize as effective in the treatment of Tourette's syndrome?1. Antipsychotic medications2. Antimanic medications3. Tricyclic antidepressant medications4. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor medications

The mother of a child diagnosed with intellectual developmental disorder asks, "How did the doctors arrive at this diagnosis?" The nurse knows that the following factors are considered in the diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder: (Select all that apply.)1. A family history of poor educational attainment2. General intellectual functioning3. Adaptive functioning4. IQ score

What fraction of Americans are religiously unaffiliated?

In planning care for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which would be a realistic client outcome?1. The client will communicate all needs verbally by discharge.2. The client will participate with peers in a team sport by day 4.3. The client will establish trust with at least one caregiver by day 5.4. The client will perform most self-care tasks independently.

A client is diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder. Which developmental characteristic would the nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder?1. The client can perform activities without supervision.2. The client can easily adhere to social convention.3. The client's motor development may be limited to gross motor activities.4. The client communicates wants and needs by "acting out" behaviors.

Goes beyond mentoring and training and is a customized process between two or more people with the intent of enhancing learning and motivating change.

Monitor and Evaluate Performance (Goals Measured) Managers need to monitor and evaluate both _____ and ____ as they are critical components of effective performance management. This stage should be used as an opportunity to ____ and ____.

•Explain the process by which internal factors and situational factors influence employee motivation.

Content Theories of Motivation: McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory:

Positive practices and resources that reduce the impact of negative events and stressors.

_____ refers to the extent to which people perceive that they are treated fairly at work.