1.) A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT

for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client

statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. “It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying

medications.”

b. “I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT

treatments.”

c. “I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks.”

d. “I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during

ECT.”

2.) A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the

following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding

of the teaching?

a. “TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum

disorders.”

b. “I will provide postanesthesia care following TMS.”

c. “TMS treatments usually last 5 to 10 minutes.”

d. “I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first

several weeks.”

3.) A nurse is assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that

apply.)

a. Hypotension.

b. Paralytic ileus.

c. Memory loss.

d. Nausea.

e. Confusion.

4.) A nurse is leading a peer group discussion about the indications for ECT.

Which of the following indications should the nurse include in the

discussion?

a. Borderline personality disorder.

b. Acute withdrawal related to a substance use disorder.

c. Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling.

d. Dysphoric disorder.