Therapeutic Communication Techniques Quiz
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Therapeutic Communication Techniques Quiz

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What is the most common precipitating factor for late-onset agoraphobia?

  • Substance abuse or withdrawal
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Childhood trauma or abuse
  • Abrupt onset of a physical illness or traumatic event (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a common form of ruminative thoughts in late-life depression?

  • Fear of harming others
  • Contamination fears
  • Pathologic doubt
  • Excessive worry about finances (correct)

    • In the scenario where the nurse finds the client anxiously pacing and shouting, what is the LEAST appropriate intervention?

  • Call for help and say, "Calm down."
  • Approach the client and ask, "What's wrong?"
  • Turn and walk away from the room without saying anything (correct)
  • Stand at the doorway and say, "You seem upset."

    • Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of late-life anxiety disorders?

    <p>Delusions of grandeur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In assessing anxiety in older adults, which of the following is NOT a common consideration?

    <p>Substance abuse history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most likely cause of anxiety that starts for the first time in an older adult's life?

    <p>Another underlying medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which late-life anxiety disorder is most commonly seen in older adults?

    <p>Agoraphobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate response for a nurse to give when a client states, "I will just die if I don't get this job"?

    <p>Use questions to help the client appraise the situation more realistically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety in older adults?

    <p>Ruminative thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of agoraphobia that develops in late life?

    <p>Traumatic life event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interventions is most effective for treating anxiety in older adults?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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