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NURS 3132 - DAY 5 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
A 7-year-old who is described as impulsive and hyperactive tells
the nurse, “I am a dummy because I don’t pay attention, and I
can’t read like the other kids.” The nurse notes that these
behaviours are most consistent with which DSM-5 diagnosis?
a) Attention deficit disorder
b) Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
c) Autism
d) Conduct disorder
b
An adolescent female is brought to the school nurse after fainting
during gym class. She is grossly underweight, wears baggy
clothes, and has dry skin. She complains of feeling cold despite
wearing two sweaters. To further assess for an eating disorder,
the nurse should ask which of the following questions?
A. “Do you ever experience lost time?”
B. “When was your last menstrual period?”
C. “Do you often wear heavy clothing in warm weather?”
D. “How long does it take you to fall asleep at night?”
d
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When can the nurse determine that inpatient treatment for a
patient diagnosed with an eating disorder would be warranted?
a) When the patient weighs 10% below ideal body weight
b) When the patient has a serum potassium level of 3 mEq/Lor
greater
c) When the patient has a heart rate less than 60 beats/min
d) When the patient has systolic pressure less than 70 mmHg
a
Which of the following would be a focus for the acute phase of
treatment for anorexia nervosa?
a) Weight restoration
b) Improving interpersonal skills
c) Learning effective coping methods
d) Changing family interaction patterns
b
Which assessment question should be asked of a patient
suspected of demonstrating characteristics of anorexia?
a) Did you find yourself feeling hungry?
b) How would you describe your body?
c) How often do you force yourself to vomit?
d) Why do you choose to take laxatives?
a
The nurse is caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa. Which
statement indicates that the patient continues to
use denial during the assessment interview?
NURS 3132 - DAY 5 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
A 7-year-old who is described as impulsive and hyperactive tells
the nurse, “I am a dummy because I don’t pay attention, and I
can’t read like the other kids.” The nurse notes that these
behaviours are most consistent with which DSM-5 diagnosis?
a) Attention deficit disorder
b) Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
c) Autism
d) Conduct disorder
b
An adolescent female is brought to the school nurse after fainting
during gym class. She is grossly underweight, wears baggy
clothes, and has dry skin. She complains of feeling cold despite
wearing two sweaters. To further assess for an eating disorder,
the nurse should ask which of the following questions?
A. “Do you ever experience lost time?”
B. “When was your last menstrual period?”
C. “Do you often wear heavy clothing in warm weather?”
D. “How long does it take you to fall asleep at night?”
d
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When can the nurse determine that inpatient treatment for a
patient diagnosed with an eating disorder would be warranted?
a) When the patient weighs 10% below ideal body weight
b) When the patient has a serum potassium level of 3 mEq/Lor
greater
c) When the patient has a heart rate less than 60 beats/min
d) When the patient has systolic pressure less than 70 mmHg
a
Which of the following would be a focus for the acute phase of
treatment for anorexia nervosa?
a) Weight restoration
b) Improving interpersonal skills
c) Learning effective coping methods
d) Changing family interaction patterns
b
Which assessment question should be asked of a patient
suspected of demonstrating characteristics of anorexia?
a) Did you find yourself feeling hungry?
b) How would you describe your body?
c) How often do you force yourself to vomit?
d) Why do you choose to take laxatives?
a
The nurse is caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa. Which
statement indicates that the patient continues to
use denial during the assessment interview?
