Behavioral Health Nursing
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Behavioral Health Nursing focuses on the principles and practices necessary for caring for individuals experiencing mental health disorders and behavioral challenges. The course explores the assessment, diagnosis, and effective interventions for a range of psychiatric conditions, emphasizing holistic, patient-centered approaches. Students will learn about therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, and the social, ethical, and legal considerations in mental health care. Through case studies and clinical experiences, students gain skills in promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and their families.
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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) A bill introduced in Congress would reduce funding for the care of people diagnosed with mental illnesses. A group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled?
A) Advocacy
B) Attending
C) Recovery
D) Evidence-based practice
Answer: A
Q2) Which patient statements identify qualities of nursing practice with high therapeutic value? (Select all that apply.) "My nurse:
A) talks in language I can understand."
B) helps me keep track of my medications."
C) is willing to go to social activities with me."
D) lets me do whatever I choose without interfering."
E) looks at me as a whole person with different needs."
Answer: A, B, E
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand why childhood experiences have anything to do with this disabling illness." Select the nurse's response that will best help the spouse understand this condition.
A) "Psychological stress is actually at the root of most mental disorders."
B) "We now know that all mental illnesses are the result of genetic factors."
C) "It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time."
D) "Although this disorder more likely has a biological rather than psychological origin, the support and involvement of caregivers is very important."
Answer: D
Q2) 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
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, "No!" when given directions. Using Freud's stages of psychosexual development, a nurse would assess the child's behavior is based on which stage?
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Genital
Answer: B
Q2) A patient underwent psychotherapy weekly for 3 years. The therapist used free association, dream analysis, and facilitated transference to help the patient understand unconscious processes and foster personality changes. Which type of therapy was used?
A) Short-term dynamic psychotherapy
B) Transactional analysis
C) Cognitive therapy
D) Psychoanalysis
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) 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
Q2) Priority teaching for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril) should include which instruction?
A) Report sore throat and fever immediately.
B) Avoid foods high in polyunsaturated fat.
C) Use water-based lotions for rashes.
D) Avoid unprotected sex.
Q3) A patient is hospitalized for major depressive disorder. Of the medications listed, a nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about:
A) chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
B) fluoxetine (Prozac).
C) clozapine (Clozaril).
D) tacrine (Cognex).
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A community member asks a nurse, "People diagnosed with mental illnesses used to go to a state hospital. Why has that changed?" Select the nurse's accurate responses. (Select all that apply.)
A) "Science has made significant improvements in drugs for mental illness, so now many people may live in their communities."
B) "A better selection of less restrictive settings is now available in communities to care for individuals with mental illness."
C) "National rates of mental illness have declined significantly. The need for state institutions is actually no longer present."
D) "Most psychiatric institutions were closed because of serious violations of patients' rights and unsafe conditions."
E) "Federal legislation and payment for treatment of mental illness have shifted the focus to community rather than institutional settings."
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) An adolescent hospitalized after a violent physical outburst tells the nurse, "I'm going to kill my father, but you can't tell anyone." Select the nurse's best response.
A) "You're right. Federal law requires me to keep that information private."
B) "Those kinds of thoughts will make your hospitalization longer."
C) "You really should share this thought with your psychiatrist."
D) "I am required to share information with the treatment team."
Q2) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes evil spirits are being summoned by a local minister and verbally threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatrist notifies the minister. The psychiatrist has:
A) released information without proper authorization.
B) demonstrated the duty to warn and protect.
C) violated the patient's confidentiality.
D) avoided charges of malpractice.
Q3) A patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric care when he or she:
A) is noncompliant with the treatment regimen.
B) sells and distributes illegal drugs.
C) threatens to harm self and others.
D) fraudulently files for bankruptcy.
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Chapter
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Q1) A patient states, "I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?
A) Self-esteem-building activities
B) Anxiety self-control measures
C) Sleep enhancement activities
D) Suicide precautions
Q2) A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds in one month. The patient has chronic low self-esteem and a plan for suicide. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention is most directly related to this priority: "Patient will refrain from gestures and attempts to harm self"?
A) Implement suicide precautions.
B) Frequently offer high-calorie snacks and fluids.
C) Assist the patient to identify three personal strengths.
D) Observe patient for therapeutic effects of antidepressant medication.
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Chapter 8: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice
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Q1) A school-age child tells the school nurse, "Other kids call me mean names and will not sit with me at lunch. Nobody likes me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
A) "Just ignore them and they will leave you alone."
B) "You should make friends with other children."
C) "Call them names if they do that to you."
D) "Tell me more about how you feel."
Q2) During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:
A) "You've turned the tables on me."
B) "Nurses direct the interviews with patients."
C) "Do not ask questions about my personal life."
D) "The time we spend together is to discuss your concerns."
Q3) Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?
A) Nurses are responsible for breaking silences.
B) Patients withdraw if silences are prolonged.
C) Silence can provide meaningful moments for reflection.
D) Silence helps patients know that what they said is understood.
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical
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Q1) A patient says, "People should be allowed to commit suicide without interference from others." A nurse replies, "You're wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify death." What is the best analysis of this interchange?
A) The patient is correct.
B) The nurse is correct.
C) Neither person is totally correct.
D) Differing values are reflected in the two statements.
Q2) Which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? The nurse:
A) sets limits on a patient's romantic overtures toward the nurse.
B) suggests one-on-one supervision for a patient who is suicidal.
C) informs a patient that the spouse will not be in during visiting hours.
D) discusses available alternatives and helps the patient weigh the consequences.
Q3) A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving out of the city and terminates the relationship. A new nurse who begins work with this patient will:
A) begin at the orientation phase.
B) resume the working relationship.
C) enter into a social relationship.
D) return to the emotional catharsis phase.
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Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)
A) An 8-year-old child watches an R-rated movie with both parents.
B) A young adult jumps from a bridge with a bungee cord with a best friend.
C) An adolescent is kidnapped and held for 2 years in the home of a sexual predator.
D) A passenger is in a bus that overturns on a sharp curve in the road, tumbling down an embankment.
E) An adult is trapped for 3 hours at an angle in an elevator after a portion of the supporting cable breaks.
Q2) A nurse assesses the health status of veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Screening will be a priority for signs and symptoms of which health problems? (Select all that apply.)
A) Schizophrenia
B) Eating disorder
C) Traumatic brain injury
D) Seasonal affective disorder
E) Posttraumatic stress disorder
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) A supervisor assigns a worker a new project. The worker initially agrees but feels resentful. The next day, when asked about the project, the worker says, "I've been working on other things." When asked 4 hours later, the worker says, "Someone else was using the copier, so I couldn't finish it." The worker's behavior demonstrates:
A) acting out.
B) projection.
C) suppression.
D) passive aggression.
Q2) 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."
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Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) A patient's roommate has observed the patient behaving in uncharacteristic ways, but the patient cannot remember the episodes. Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is suspected. Which questions are most relevant to the assessment of this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Are you sexually promiscuous?"
B) "Do you think you need an antidepressant medication?"
C) "Have you ever found yourself someplace and did not know how you got there?"
D) "Are your memories of childhood clear and complete, or do you have blank spots?"
E) "Have you ever found new things in your belongings that you can't remember buying?"
Q2) A patient says, "I feel detached and weird all the time, like I'm looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. These feelings really interfere with my work and study." Which term should the nurse use to document this complaint?
A) Depersonalization
B) Hypochondriasis
C) Dissociation
D) Malingering
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says, "Sure I overbilled. Why not? Everyone takes advantage of the government, so I did too." These statements show:
A) shame.
B) suspiciousness.
C) superficial remorse.
D) lack of guilt feelings.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and a history of self-mutilation has now begun dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on an outpatient basis. Counseling focuses on self-harm behavior management. Today the patient telephones to say, "I'm feeling empty and want to cut myself." The nurse should:
A) arrange for emergency inpatient hospitalization.
B) send the patient to the crisis intervention unit for 8 to 12 hours.
C) assist the patient to identify the trigger situation and choose a coping strategy.
D) advise the patient to take an antianxiety medication to decrease the anxiety level.
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) A patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and has lost 25% of body weight. The patient's current serum potassium is 2.7 mg/dl. Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable?
A) Adult failure to thrive, related to abuse of laxatives as evidenced by electrolyte imbalances and weight loss
B) Disturbed energy field, related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia
C) Ineffective health maintenance, related to self-induced vomiting as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, related to malnutrition as evidenced by loss of 25% of body weight and hypokalemia
Q2) Which personality characteristic is a nurse most likely to assess in a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
A) Carefree flexibility
B) Rigidity, perfectionism
C) Open displays of emotion
D) High spirits and optimism
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient was started on escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago and now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to:
A) discuss with the health care provider the need to change medications.
B) reassure the patient that the medication will be effective soon.
C) explain the time lag before antidepressants relieve symptoms.
D) critically assess the patient for symptom relief.
Q2) A nurse is caring for a patient with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate?
A) Arms crossed
B) Staring at the nurse
C) Smiling inappropriately
D) Eyes pointed downward
Q3) A nurse provided medication education for a patient who takes phenelzine (Nardil) for depression. Which behavior indicates effective learning? The patient:
A) monitors sodium intake and weight daily.
B) wears support stockings and elevates the legs when sitting.
C) consults the pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.
D) can identify foods with high selenium content, which should be avoided.
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder and who takes lithium telephones the nurse at the clinic to say, "I've had severe diarrhea 4 days. I feel very weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" The nurse should advise the patient:
A) "Restrict oral fluids for 24 hours and stay in bed."
B) "Have someone bring you to the clinic immediately."
C) "Drink a large glass of water with 1 teaspoon of salt added."
D) "Take an over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication hourly until the diarrhea subsides."
Q2) A nurse receives this laboratory result for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder: lithium level 1 mEq/L. This result is:
A) within therapeutic limits.
B) below therapeutic limits.
C) above therapeutic limits.
D) likely to be inaccurate.
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other
Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "The voices are bothering me. They yell and tell me I'm bad. I have got to get away from them." Select the nurse's most helpful reply.
A) "Do you hear the voices often?"
B) "Do you have a plan for getting away from the voices?"
C) "I will stay with you. Focus on what we are talking about, not the voices."
D) "Forget about the voices. Ask some other patients to sit and talk with you."
Q2) Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia who are suspicious and withdrawn:
A) universally fear sexual involvement with therapists.
B) are socially disabled by the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
C) exhibit a high degree of hostility as evidenced by rejecting behavior.
D) avoid relationships because they become anxious with emotional closeness.
Q3) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken fluphenazine (Prolixin) 5 mg orally twice daily for 3 weeks. The nurse now assesses a shuffling, propulsive gait; a masklike face; and drooling. Which term applies to these symptoms?
A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B) Hepatocellular effects
C) Pseudoparkinsonism
D) Akathisia
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) An older adult was stopped by police for driving through a red light. When asked for a driver's license, the adult hands the police officer a pair of sunglasses. What sign of dementia is evident?
A) Aphasia
B) Apraxia
C) Agnosia
D) Memory impairment
Q2) A patient diagnosed with severe dementia no longer recognizes family members and becomes anxious and agitated when they attempt reorientation. Which alternative could the nurse suggest to the family members?
A) Wear large name tags.
B) Focus interaction on familiar topics.
C) Frequently repeat the reorientation strategies.
D) Strategically place large clocks and calendars.
Q3) Which description best applies to a hallucination? A patient:
A) looks at shadows on a wall and says, "I see scary faces."
B) states, "I feel bugs crawling on my legs and biting me."
C) becomes anxious when the nurse leaves his or her bedside.
D) tries to hit the nurse when vital signs are taken.
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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 in an alcohol treatment program says, "I have been a loser all my life. I'm so ashamed of what I have put my family through. Now, I'm not even sure I can succeed at staying sober." Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Chronic low self-esteem
B) Situational low self-esteem
C) Disturbed personal identity
D) Ineffective health maintenance
Q3) When assessing a patient who has ingested flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), the nurse would expect:
A) acrophobia.
B) hypothermia.
C) hallucinations.
D) anterograde amnesia.
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) During the initial interview at the crisis center, a patient says, "I've been served with divorce papers. I'm so upset and anxious that I can't think clearly." What could the nurse say to assess personal coping skills?
A) "What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?"
B) "In the past, how did you handle difficult or stressful situations?"
C) "Do you think you deserve to have things like this happen to you?"
D) "I can see you are upset. You can rely on us to help you feel better."
Q2) Which agency provides coordination in the event of a terrorist attack?
A) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C) National Incident Management System (NIMS)
D) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Q3) After celebrating a 40th birthday, an individual becomes concerned with the loss of youthful appearance. What type of crisis has occurred?
A) Reactive
B) Situational
C) Maturational
D) Adventitious
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) An adult tells the nurse, "My partner abuses me only when drinking. The drinking has increased lately, but I always get an apology afterward and a box of candy. I've considered leaving but haven't been able to bring myself to actually do it." Which phase in the cycle of violence prevents the patient from leaving?
A) Tension building
B) Acute battering
C) Honeymoon
D) Recovery
Q2) An older adult diagnosed with dementia lives with family and attends an adult day care center. A nurse at the center notices the adult has a disheveled appearance, a strong odor of urine, and bruises on the limbs and back. What type of abuse might be occurring?
A) Psychological
B) Financial
C) Physical
D) Sexual
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) Which situation constitutes consensual sex rather than rape?
A) After coming home intoxicated from a party, a person forces the spouse to have sex. The spouse objects.
B) A person's lover pleads to have oral sex. The person gives in but then regrets the decision.
C) A person is beaten, robbed, and forcibly subjected to anal penetration by an assailant.
D) A physician gives anesthesia for a procedure and has intercourse with an unconscious patient.
Q2) A nurse working a rape telephone hotline should focus communication with callers to:
A) arrange long-term counseling.
B) serve as a sympathetic listener.
C) obtain information to relay to the local police.
D) explain immediate steps that a victim of rape should take.
Q3) When working with rape victims, immediate care focuses first on:
A) collecting evidence.
B) notifying law enforcement.
C) helping the victim feel safe.
D) documenting the victim's comments.
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) 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
Q2) Four individuals have given information about their suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest suicide risk?
A) Jumping from a 100-foot-high railroad bridge located in a deserted area late at night
B) Turning on the oven and letting gas escape into the apartment during the night
C) Cutting the wrists in the bathroom while the spouse reads in the next room
D) Overdosing on aspirin with codeine while the spouse is out with friends
Q3) When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?
A) Patient's financial and educational status
B) Patient's insight into suicidal motivation
C) Availability of means and lethality of method
D) Quality and availability of patient's social support
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) Which central nervous system structures are most associated with anger and aggression? (Select all that apply.)
A) Amygdala
B) Cerebellum
C) Basal ganglia
D) Temporal lobe
E) Parietal lobe
Q2) A patient has a history of impulsively acting out anger by striking others. Which would be an appropriate plan for avoiding such incidents?
A) Explain that restraint and seclusion will be used if violence occurs.
B) Help the patient identify incidents that trigger impulsive acting out.
C) Offer one-on-one supervision to help the patient maintain control.
D) Administer lorazepam (Ativan) every 4 hours to reduce the patient's anxiety.
Q3) When a patient's aggression quickly escalates, which principle applies to the selection of nursing interventions?
A) Staff members should match the patient's affective level and tone of voice.
B) Ask the patient what intervention would be most helpful.
C) Immediately use physical containment measures.
D) Begin with the least restrictive measure possible.
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) A terminally ill patient says, "I know I'm not going to get well, but still." and the patient's voice trails off. Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
A) "What do you hope for?"
B) "No, you're not going to get well."
C) "Do you have questions about what is happening?"
D) "I'm happy you are being realistic about your future."
Q2) A child drowned while swimming in a local lake four years ago. Which behavior indicates that the parents are effectively coping with their loss? The parents:
A) prohibit their other children from going swimming.
B) keep a place set for the deceased child at the family dinner table.
C) keep their child's room exactly as the child left it four years ago.
D) throw flowers on the lake at each anniversary date of the accident.
Q3) A nurse talks with a person whose spouse died suddenly while jogging. Which is the appropriate statement for the nurse?
A) "At least your spouse did not suffer."
B) "It's better to go quickly as your spouse did."
C) "The loss of your spouse must be very painful for you."
D) "You'll begin to feel better after you get over the shock."
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) A 15-year-old adolescent is referred to a residential program after an arrest for theft and running away from home. At the program, the adolescent refuses to participate in scheduled activities and pushes a staff member, causing a fall. Which approach by the nursing staff would be most therapeutic?
A) Neutrally permit refusals
B) Coax to gain compliance
C) Offer rewards in advance
D) Establish firm limits
Q2) The parent of a child diagnosed with Tourette's disorder says to the nurse, "I think my child is faking the tics because they come and go." Which response by the nurse is accurate?
A) "Perhaps your child was misdiagnosed."
B) "Your observation indicates the medication is effective."
C) "Tics often change frequency or severity. That does not mean they aren't real."
D) "This finding is unexpected. How have you been administering your child's medication?"
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Which economic factors are most critical to the success of discharge planning for a patient diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
A) Access to housing
B) Individual psychotherapy
C) Income to meet basic needs
D) Availability of health insurance
E) Ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation
Q2) Which information should a nurse include in health teaching for adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their significant others? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tendency for genetic transmission
B) Prevention strategies related to substance abuse
C) Negative reinforcement strategies to help modify behaviors
D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually prescribed for hyperactivity
E) Cognitive therapy may help resolve internalized negative beliefs about self
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A patient asks the nurse, "I already have a living will. Why should I have a durable power of attorney for health care also?" The nurse should reply, "A durable power of attorney for health care:
A) gives your agent the authority to make decisions about your care if you are unable to during any illness."
B) can be given only to a relative, usually the next of kin, who has your best interests at heart."
C) authorizes your physician to make decisions about your care that are in your best interest."
D) can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated."
Q2) When making a distinction as to whether a patient is experiencing confusion related to depression or dementia, what information would be most important for the nurse to consider?
A) The patient with dementia is persistently angry and hostile.
B) Early morning agitation and hyperactivity occur in dementia.
C) Confusion seems to worsen at night when dementia is present.
D) A patient who is depressed is preoccupied with somatic symptoms.
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