Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing Final Exam
Course Introduction
Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing provides students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The course covers key concepts in psychiatric-mental health nursing, including common mental disorders, therapeutic communication techniques, assessment strategies, and evidence-based interventions. Students explore the biological, psychological, and social factors that impact mental health, the legal and ethical considerations in psychiatric care, and the importance of a holistic, compassionate approach. Through lectures, case studies, and simulations, students gain confidence in supporting patients and their families, promoting recovery, and advocating for mental wellness within diverse populations.
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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 3rd Edition by Varcarolis
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Chapter 1: Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing
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Q1) Two nursing students discuss career plans after graduation. One student wants to enter psychiatric nursing. The other student asks, "Why would you want to be a psychiatric nurse? All they do is talk. You will lose your skills." Select the best response by the student interested in psychiatric nursing.
A) "Psychiatric nurses practice in safer environments than other specialties and nurse-to-patient ratios are better because of the nature of patients' problems."
B) "Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills, as well as critical thinking, to solve multidimensional problems. I'm challenged by those situations."
C) "I think I will be good in the mental health field. I do not like clinical rotations in school, so I do not want to continue them after I graduate."
D) "Psychiatric nurses do not have to deal with as much pain and suffering as medical surgical nurses. That appeals to me."
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) Which belief by a nurse supports the highest degree of patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session?
A) All mental illnesses are culturally determined.
B) Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are cross-cultural disorders.
C) Symptoms of mental disorders are constant from culture to culture.
D) Some symptoms of mental disorders may reflect a person's cultural patterns.
Answer: D
Q2) An 86-year-old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which behavior by this patient best demonstrates resilience? The patient:
A) says, "I knew this would happen eventually."
B) stops attending her weekly water aerobics class.
C) refuses to use a walker and says, "I don't need that silly thing."
D) says, "Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my balance."
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) A cognitive strategy a nurse could use to assist a very dependent patient would be to help the patient:
A) reveal dream content.
B) take prescribed medications.
C) examine thoughts about being autonomous.
D) role model ways to ask for help from others.
Answer: C
Q2) A 4-year-old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings cry, and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using the Freudian theory, a nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: A) id.
B) ego.
C) superego.
D) preconscious.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
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Q1) The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks a nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a positron-emission tomography (PET) scan. What is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.
A) "PET uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problems areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
B) "It's a special type of x-ray image that shows structures of the brain and whether a brain injury has ever occurred."
C) "PET is a scan that passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain wave activity. PET can help diagnose seizures."
D) "PET is a special scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."
Q2) A patient has dementia. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer disease and multiple infarctions. Which diagnostic procedure should a nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?
A) Computed tomography (CT) scan
B) Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
C) Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
D) Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse at the clinic, "I haven't been taking my antidepressant medication as directed. I leave out the midday dose. I have lunch with friends and don't want them to ask me about the pills." Select the nurse's most appropriate intervention.
A) Investigate the possibility of once-daily dosing of the antidepressant.
B) Suggest to the patient to take the medication when no one is watching.
C) Explain how taking each dose of medication on time relates to health maintenance.
D) Add the following nursing diagnosis to the plan of care: ineffective therapeutic regimen management, related to lack of knowledge.
Q2) A nurse assesses an inpatient psychiatric unit, noting that exits are free from obstruction, no one is smoking, the janitor's closet is locked, and all sharp objects are being used under staff supervision. These observations relate to:
A) management of milieu safety.
B) coordinating care of patients.
C) management of the interpersonal climate.
D) use of therapeutic intervention strategies.
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) After leaving work, a staff nurse realizes that documentation of the administration of a medication to a patient was omitted. This off-duty nurse telephones the unit and tells the nurse, "Please document the administration of the medication I forgot to do. My password is alpha1." The nurse should:
A) fulfill the request.
B) refer the matter to the charge nurse to resolve.
C) access the record and document the information.
D) report the request to the patient's health care provider.
Q2) A patient being treated in an alcohol rehabilitation unit reveals to the nurse, "I feel terrible guilt for sexually abusing my 6-year-old child before I was admitted." Based on state and federal law, the best action for the nurse to take is to:
A) anonymously report the abuse by telephone to the local child abuse hotline.
B) reply, "I'm glad you feel comfortable talking to me about it."
C) respect the nurse-patient relationship of confidentiality.
D) file a written report on the agency letterhead.
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Q1) A patient's nursing diagnosis is insomnia. The desired outcome is: "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly by October 31." On November 1, a review of the sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Continue the current plan without changes.
B) Remove this nursing diagnosis from the plan of care.
C) Write a new nursing diagnosis that better reflects the problem.
D) Revise the outcome target date and interventions.
Q2) A nurse asks a patient, "If you had fever and vomiting for 3 days, what would you do?" Which aspect of the mental status examination is the nurse assessing?
A) Behavior
B) Cognition
C) Affect and mood
D) Perceptual disturbances
Q3) The acronym QSEN refers to:
A) Qualitative Standardized Excellence in Nursing.
B) Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
C) Quantitative Effectiveness in Nursing.
D) Quick Standards Essential for Nurses.
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Chapter 8: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice
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Q1) A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient's relationship with a deceased parent. The patient says, "I shouldn't be crying like this. It happened a long time ago." Which responses by the nurse will facilitate communication? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Why do you think you are so upset?"
B) "I can see that you feel sad about this situation."
C) "The loss of your parent is very painful for you."
D) "Crying is a way of expressing the hurt you're experiencing."
E) "Let's talk about something else because this subject is upsetting you."
Q2) The patient says, "My marriage is just great. My spouse and I usually agree on everything." The nurse observes the patient's foot moving continuously as the patient twirls a shirt button. What conclusion can the nurse draw? The patient's communication is:
A) clear.
B) mixed.
C) precise.
D) inadequate.
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical
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Q1) Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?
A) "You must have been very upset when you tried to hurt yourself."
B) "It makes me sad to see you going through such a difficult experience."
C) "If you tell me what is troubling you, I can help you solve your problems."
D) "Suicide is a drastic solution to a problem that may not be such a serious matter."
Q2) What is the desirable outcome for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship? The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate:
A) great sense of independence.
B) rapport and trust with the nurse.
C) self-responsibility and autonomy.
D) resolution of feelings of transference.
Q3) A patient says, "I've done a lot of cheating and manipulating in my relationships." Select a nonjudgmental response by the nurse.
A) "How do you feel about that?"
B) "It's good that you realize this."
C) "That's not a good way to behave."
D) "Have you outgrown that type of behavior?"
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Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motorcycle accident. The patient is alert, responsive, and diagnosed with a broken leg. The patient's vital signs are temperature (T), 98.6° F; pulse (P), 72 beats per minute (bpm); and respirations (R), 16 breaths per minute. After being informed that surgery is required for the broken leg, which vital sign readings would be expected?
A) T, 98.6°; P, 64; R, 14
B) T, 98.6°; P, 68; R, 12
C) T, 98.6°; P, 62; R, 16
D) T, 98.6°; P, 84; R, 22
Q2) A person with a fear of heights drives across a high bridge. Which structure will stimulate a response from the autonomic nervous system?
A) Thalamus
B) Parietal lobe
C) Hypothalamus
D) Pituitary gland
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
A) "Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?"
B) "What would you like me to do to help you?"
C) "I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example."
D) "You must get your feelings under control before we can continue."
Q2) Which assessment question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask a patient who has possible generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A) "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
B) "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
C) "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
D) "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
Q3) A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says, "Although I'm not beautiful, I am smart." This is an example of:
A) repression.
B) devaluation.
C) identification.
D) compensation.
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Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as though I'm going to float away." The nurse should help the patient by:
A) encouraging meditation.
B) administering an anxiolytic medication.
C) helping the patient visualize a pleasant scene.
D) helping the patient focus on the here and now.
Q2) Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder: disturbed personal identity, related to:
A) obsessive fears of harming self or others.
B) poor impulse control and lack of self-confidence.
C) depressed mood secondary to nightmares and intrusive thoughts.
D) cognitive distortions associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues.
Q3) Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder cope more effectively?
A) Flooding
B) Relaxation
C) Response prevention
D) Systematic desensitization
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) As a nurse prepares to administer an oral medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?
A) Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as requested.
B) Respond to the patient, "I'm worried that you might not take it. I will come back later."
C) Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now."
D) Ask the patient, "Why don't you want to take your medication now?"
Q2) A nurse plans the care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which characteristic behaviors will the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
A) Reclusive behavior
B) Callous attitude
C) Perfectionism
D) Aggression
E) Clinginess
F) Anxiety
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often reveals:
A) prominent parotid glands.
B) peripheral edema.
C) thin, brittle hair.
D) amenorrhea.
Q2) Which nursing diagnosis is more applicable for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20% below normal weight than for a 130-pound patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who purges?
A) Powerlessness
B) Ineffective coping
C) Disturbed body image
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
Q3) Disturbed body image is the nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder. Which outcome indicator is most appropriate to monitor?
A) Weight, muscle, and fat are congruent with height, frame, age, and sex.
B) Calorie intake is within the required parameters of the treatment plan.
C) Weight reaches the established normal range for the patient.
D) The patient expresses satisfaction with body appearance.
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? (Select all that apply.)
A) Offer laxatives, if needed.
B) Monitor food and fluid intake.
C) Provide a quiet sleep environment.
D) Eliminate all daily caffeine intake.
E) Restrict the intake of processed foods.
Q2) When counseling patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, an advanced practice nurse will address the negative thought patterns by using:
A) psychoanalytic therapy.
B) desensitization therapy.
C) cognitive behavioral therapy.
D) alternative and complementary therapies.
Q3) A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet would approve which meal?
A) Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie
B) Avocado salad, ham, creamed potatoes, asparagus, chocolate cake
C) Macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, banana bread, caffeinated coffee
D) Noodles with cheddar cheese sauce, smoked sausage, lettuce salad, yeast rolls
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient receiving lithium should be assessed for which evidence of complications?
A) Pharyngitis, mydriasis, and dystonia
B) Alopecia, purpura, and drowsiness
C) Diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea
D) Ascites, dyspnea, and edema
Q2) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New prescriptions are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa). The addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen will:
A) minimize the side effects of lithium.
B) bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
C) enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
D) provide long-term control of hyperactivity.
Q3) Which dinner menu is best suited for the patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder experiencing acute mania?
A) Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, a banana
B) Beef and vegetable stew, a roll, chocolate pudding
C) Broiled chicken breast on a roll, an ear of corn, apple
D) Chicken casserole, green beans, flavored gelatin with whipped cream
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other
Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) The family of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is unfamiliar with the illness and the family's role in recovery. Which type of therapy should the nurse recommend?
A) Psychoeducational
B) Psychoanalytic
C) Transactional
D) Family
Q2) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has paranoid thinking. The patient angrily tells a nurse, "You are mean and nasty. No one trusts you or wants to be around you." Select the most likely analysis. The patient:
A) is trying to manipulate the nurse by using negative comments.
B) is likely to experience disorganization and catatonia in the near future.
C) is jealous of the nurse's position of power in the relationship.
D) may be identifying another person's shortcomings in order to preserve his or her own self-esteem.
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) Two patients in a residential care facility are diagnosed with dementia. One shouts to the other, "Move along, you're blocking the road." The other patient turns, shakes a fist, and shouts, "I know what you're up to; you're trying to steal my car." What is the nurse's best action?
A) Administer one dose of an antipsychotic medication to both patients.
B) Reinforce reality. Say to the patients, "Walk along in the hall. This is not a traffic intersection."
C) Separate and distract the patients. Take one to the day room and the other to an activities area.
D) Step between the two patients and say, "Please quiet down. We do not allow violence here."
Q2) Goals and desired outcomes for an older adult patient experiencing delirium caused by fever and dehydration will focus on:
A) returning to premorbid levels of function.
B) identifying stressors negatively affecting self.
C) demonstrating motor responses to noxious stimuli.
D) exerting control over responses to perceptual distortions.
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Chapter 19: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) A woman in the last trimester of pregnancy drinks 8 to 12 ounces of alcohol daily. The nurse plans for the delivery of an infant who is:
A) jaundiced.
B) dependent on alcohol.
C) healthy but underweight.
D) microcephalic and cognitively impaired.
Q2) A patient admitted for a heroin overdose received naloxone (Narcan). The patient's breathing pattern improved. Two hours later, the patient reports muscle aches, abdominal cramps, gooseflesh and says, "I feel terrible." Which analysis is correct?
A) The patient is exhibiting a prodromal symptom of seizures.
B) An idiosyncratic reaction to naloxone is occurring.
C) Symptoms of opiate withdrawal are present.
D) The patient is experiencing a relapse.
Q3) A patient comes to an outpatient appointment obviously intoxicated. The nurse should:
A) explore the patient's reasons for drinking today.
B) arrange admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit.
C) coordinate emergency admission to a detoxification unit.
D) tell the patient, "We cannot see you today because you've been drinking."
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) An adult comes to the crisis clinic after being terminated from a job of 15 years. The patient says, "I don't know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Hopelessness
B) Powerlessness
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Disturbed thought processes
Q2) A woman says, "I can't take anymore! Last year my husband and I got a divorce. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter said she's quitting college." If this person's immediate family is unable to provide sufficient situational support, the nurse should:
A) suggest hospitalization for a short period.
B) ask what other relatives or friends are available for support.
C) tell the patient, "You must be strong. Don't let this crisis overwhelm you."
D) foster insight by relating the present situation to earlier situations involving loss.
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) A clinic nurse interviews an adult patient who reports fatigue, back pain, headaches, tension, and sleep disturbances. The patient then becomes reluctant to provide more information and wants to leave. How can the nurse best serve the patient?
A) Explore the possibility of patient social isolation.
B) Have the patient complete an abuse assessment screen.
C) Ask whether the patient has ever had psychiatric counseling.
D) Ask the patient to disrobe; then assess for signs of physical abuse.
Q2) A 10-year-old child cares for siblings while the parents work because the family cannot afford a babysitter. This child says, "My father doesn't like me. He calls me stupid all the time." The mother says the father is easily frustrated and has trouble disciplining the children. The community health nurse should consider which resources to stabilize the home situation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Parental sessions to teach child-rearing practices
B) Anger management counseling for the father
C) Continuing home visits to provide support
D) Safety plan for the wife and children
E) Foster placement of the children in foster care
F) Determine a code word to signal children that it is time to leave.
G) Assemble birth certificates, Social Security cards, and licenses.
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) A survivor in the long-term organization (delayed) phase of the rape trauma syndrome has experienced intrusive thoughts of the rape and developed a fear of being alone. Which finding demonstrates this survivor has made improvement? The survivor: A) temporarily withdraws from social situations. B) describes coping strategies for fearful situations. C) uses increased activity to reduce fear.
D) expresses a desire to be with others.
Q2) A victim of a violent rape has been in the emergency department for 3 hours. Evidence collection is complete. As discharge counseling begins, the victim says softly, "I will never be the same again. I can't face my friends. There is no sense of trying to go on." Select the nurse's most important response.
A) "Are you thinking of suicide?"
B) "It will take time, but you will feel the same as before."
C) "Your friends will understand when you tell them."
D) "You will be able to find meaning in this experience as time goes on."
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) A nurse and patient construct a no-suicide contract. Select the preferable wording for the contract.
A) "I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours."
B) "I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized."
C) "For the next 24 hours, I will not kill or harm myself in any way."
D) "I will not kill myself until I call my primary nurse or a member of the staff."
Q2) A person intentionally overdoses on antidepressant drugs. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
A) Powerlessness
B) Social isolation
C) Risk for suicide
D) Ineffective management of the therapeutic regimen
Q3) A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to:
A) current stress level.
B) mood disturbance.
C) suicide potential.
D) level of anxiety.
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) Which scenario predicts the highest risk for directing violent behavior toward others?
A) Major depressive disorder with delusions of worthlessness
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder; performing many rituals
C) Paranoid delusions of being followed by a military attack team
D) Completion of alcohol withdrawal and beginning a rehabilitation program
Q2) A patient sits in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment, appearing tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stands and paces back and forth, clenching and unclenching fists, and then stops and stares in the face of a staff member. The patient is:
A) demonstrating withdrawal.
B) working through angry feelings.
C) attempting to use relaxation strategies.
D) exhibiting clues to potential aggression.
Q3) Which assessment finding presents the greatest risk for violent behavior? A patient who:
A) is severely agoraphobic.
B) has a history of intimate partner violence.
C) complains of bizarre somatic delusions.
D) verbalizes hopelessness and powerlessness.
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) A grieving patient tells a nurse, "It's been eight months since my spouse died. I thought I would feel better by now, but lately I feel worse. I have no energy. I am lonely, but I don't want to be around people. What should I do?" What is the nurse's best counsel?
A) Seek psychotherapy.
B) Become active in a church.
C) Go to the spouse's grave every day.
D) Understand this is a normal response.
Q2) A nurse manager notices that a staff member spends minimal time with a patient diagnosed with AIDS who is terminally ill. The patient says, "I'm having intense emotional reactions to this illness. Sometimes I feel angry, but other times I feel afraid or abandoned." The nurse manager can correctly hypothesize that the most likely reason for the staff member's avoidance is:
A) fear of infection transmission.
B) feelings of inadequacy in dealing with complex emotional needs.
C) knowledge that the patient needs time alone with family and friends.
D) belief that the patient's former lifestyle included high-risk behaviors.
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most associated with the child's disorder? The child:
A) has occasional toileting accidents.
B) is unable to read children's books.
C) cries when separated from a parent.
D) continuously rocks in place for 30 minutes.
Q2) Which finding would prompt the nurse to carefully assess an 8-year-old child for development of a psychiatric disorder?
A) Being raised by a parent with chronic major depressive disorder
B) Moving to three new homes over a 2-year period
C) Not being promoted to the next grade
D) Having an imaginary friend
Q3) A 5-year-old child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair in the waiting room, runs across the room, and begins to slap another child. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Call for emergency assistance from another staff member.
B) Instruct the parents to take the child home immediately.
C) Direct this child to stop, and then comfort the other child.
D) Take the child into another room with toys to act out feelings.
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Which nursing diagnosis is likely to apply to the plan of care for a homeless individual diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness?
A) Insomnia
B) Substance abuse
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome
Q2) A nurse counsels a patient diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness. The patient lives at home with family. Which resource could the nurse suggest to assist the patient and family to cope with the stigma of mental illness as well as provide support and education?
A) American Psychiatric Association (APA)
B) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
C) Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
D) Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse of the recent deaths of a spouse of 50 years as well as an adult child in an automobile accident. The patient has no other family and only a few friends in the community. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Spiritual distress, related to being angry with God for taking the family
B) Risk for suicide, related to recent deaths of significant others
C) Anxiety, related to sudden and abrupt lifestyle changes
D) Social isolation, related to loss of existing family
Q2) Recognizing the risk for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among older adults, nurses should provide health teaching aimed at:
A) discouraging sexual expression.
B) using birth control measures.
C) avoiding blood transfusions.
D) encouraging condom use.
Q3) The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is:
A) use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects.
B) overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction.
C) misuse of antihypertensive medications.
D) trading medications with others.
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