Behavioral Health Nursing Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Behavioral Health Nursing focuses on the principles and practices essential to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral disorders. This course explores assessment techniques, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on understanding the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence behavioral health, promoting patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, and ethical considerations in mental health nursing. Through case studies and clinical scenarios, students develop the skills necessary to support clients recovery and overall well-being in both acute and community settings.
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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 2nd Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis
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Chapter 1: Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing
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Q1) A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a divorce.Select the nurse's most caring comment.
A)"Let's discuss some means of coping other than suicide when you have these feelings."
B)"I understand why you're so depressed.When I got divorced,I was devastated too."
C)"You should forget about your marriage and move on with your life."
D)"How did you get so depressed that hospitalization was necessary?"
Answer: A
Q2) A patient who immigrated to the United States from Honduras was diagnosed with schizophrenia.The patient took an antipsychotic medication for 3 weeks but showed no improvement.Which resource should the treatment team consult for information on more effective medications for this patient?
A)Clinical algorithm
B)Clinical pathway
C)Clinical practice guideline
D)International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) A nurse finds a new patient uncommunicative about recent life events.The nurse suspects marital and economic problems.The social worker's assessment is not available.The most effective action the nurse can take is to:
A)ask the patient who shares a room with him or her.
B)consult Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR in the medical record.
C)focus questions on the topics of marital and economic issues.
D)delay discussion of these topics until the social worker's assessment is available.
Answer: B
Q2) A patient asks a nurse,"The pamphlet I read about depression says psychosocial factors influence depression.What does that mean?" Which examples could the nurse cite to support the information? Select all that apply.
A)Having a hostile family
B)Having an over- or underinvolved family
C)Having two first-degree relatives with bipolar disorder
D)Experiencing the sudden death of a parent or loved one
E)Feeling strong guilt over having an abortion when one's religion forbids it
F)Experiencing symptom remission when treated with an antidepressant medication
Answer: A,B,D,E
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) The parent of a child who has schizophrenia tearfully asks a nurse,"What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's most caring response.
A)"Although schizophrenia is caused by impaired family relationships,try not to feel guilty.No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance."
B)"Most of the damage is done,but there is still hope.Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope more effectively with the environment."
C)"Schizophrenia is a biological illness with similarities to diabetes and heart disease.You are not to blame for your child's illness."
D)"Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance.Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril)shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm³ and a granulocyte count of 1500 mm³.The nurse should:
A)report the laboratory results to the health care provider.
B)give the next dose as prescribed.
C)administer aspirin and force fluids.
D)repeat the laboratory tests.
Q2) A patient has anxiety,increased heart rate,and fear.The nurse would suspect the presence of a high concentration of which neurotransmitter?
A)GABA
B)Histamine
C)Acetylcholine
D)Norepinephrine
Q3) A nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).Which finding would be expected?
A)Reduced anxiety
B)Improved memory
C)More organized thinking
D)Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A patient is hospitalized for a reaction to a psychotropic medication and then is closely monitored for 24 hours.During a predischarge visit,the case manager learns the patient received a notice of eviction on the day of admission.The most appropriate intervention for the case manager is to:
A)cancel the patient's discharge from the hospital.
B)contact the landlord who evicted the patient to further discuss the situation.
C)arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be arranged.
D)document that the adverse medication reaction was feigned because the patient had nowhere to live.
Q2) A community psychiatric nurse assesses that a patient with a mood disorder is more depressed than on the previous visit a month ago;however,the patient says,"I feel the same." Which intervention supports the nurse's assessment while preserving the patient's autonomy?
A)Arrange for a short hospitalization.
B)Schedule weekly clinic appointments.
C)Refer the patient to the crisis intervention clinic.
D)Call the family and ask them to observe the patient closely.
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:
A)asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior.
B)discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning.
C)documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
D)releases information to the patient's employer without consent.
Q2) A patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric care when he or she:
A)is noncompliant with the treatment regimen.
B)sold sells and distributes illegal drugs.
C)threatens to harm self and others.
D)fraudulently files for bankruptcy.
Q3) The spouse of a patient who has delusions asks the nurse,"Are there any circumstances under which the treatment team is justified in violating the patient's right to confidentiality?" The nurse must reply that confidentiality may be breached:
A)under no circumstances.
B)at the discretion of the psychiatrist.
C)when questions are asked by law enforcement.
D)if the patient threatens the life of another person.
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Chapter 7: Nursing Process and Qsen: The Foundation for
Safe and Effective Care
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Q1) Select the best outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction,related to sociocultural dissonance as evidenced by stating,"Although I'd like to,I don't join in because I don't speak the language very well." The patient will:
A)demonstrate improved social skills.
B)express a desire to interact with others.
C)become more independent in decision making.
D)select and participate in one group activity per day.
Q2) 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.
Q3) A nurse works with a patient to establish outcomes.The nurse believes that one outcome suggested by the patient is not in the patient's best interest.What is the nurse's best action?
A)Remain silent.
B)Educate the patient that the outcome is not realistic.
C)Explore with the patient possible consequences of the outcome.
D)Formulate an appropriate outcome without the patient's input.
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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) A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient.Select the nurse's comment that applies the communication technique of "offering self."
A)"I've also had traumatic life experiences.Maybe it would help if I told you about them."
B)"Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?"
C)"I hope you will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates."
D)"I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical
Interview
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A nurse explains to the family of a patient who is mentally ill how the nurse-patient relationship differs from social relationships.Which is the best explanation?
A)"The focus is on the patient.Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient,but solutions are implemented by the patient."
B)"The focus shifts from nurse to patient as the relationship develops.Advice is given by both,and solutions are implemented."
C)"The focus of the relationship is socialization.Mutual needs are met,and feelings are openly shared."
D)"The focus is the creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with the growth and satisfaction of the other."
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Chapter 10: Stress and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse,"I saw a child get blown up over a year ago,but I keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere.I see something red and the visions race back to my mind." Which phenomenon associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is this soldier describing?
A)Reexperiencing
B)Hyperarousal
C)Avoidance
D)Psychosis
Q2) A soldier who served in a combat zone returned to the United States.The soldier's spouse complains to the nurse,"We had planned to start a family,but now he won't talk about it.He won't even look at children." The spouse is describing which symptom associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A)Reexperiencing
B)Hyperarousal
C)Avoidance
D)Psychosis
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse,"I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat or I could spill food and be laughed at." The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:
A)Acrophobia
B)Agoraphobia
C)Social phobia
D)Posttraumatic stress disorder
Q2) A patient with severe anxiety suddenly begins running and shouting,"I'm going to explode!" The nurse should:
A)Ask,"I'm not sure what you mean.Give me an example."
B)Chase after the patient,and give instructions to stop running.
C)Capture the patient in a basket-hold to increase feelings of control.
D)Assemble several staff members and state,"We will help you regain control."
Q3) Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient with agoraphobia?
A)"Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous,but I can't go out the door."
B)"I'm sure I'll get over not wanting to leave home soon.It takes time."
C)"When I have a good incentive to go out,I can do it."
D)"My family says they like it now that I stay home."
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Chapter 12: Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) A nurse assesses a patient suspected to have complex somatic system disorder.Which findings support the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A)Patient is a woman.
B)Patient reports frequent syncope.
C)Patient complains of heavy menstrual bleeding.
D)Patient was first diagnosed with psoriasis at 12 years of age.
E)Patient reports back pain,painful urination,frequent diarrhea,and hemorrhoids.
Q2) A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion)disorder.To help the patient eat,the nurse should:
A)establish a "buddy" system with other patients who can feed the patient at each meal.
B)expect the patient to feed him- or herself after explaining the arrangement of the food on the tray.
C)direct the patient to locate items on the tray independently and feed self unassisted.
D)address the needs of other patients in the dining room,and then feed this patient.
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A nurse in the emergency department tells an adult,"Your mother had a severe stroke." The adult tearfully says,"Who will take care of me now? My mother always told me what to do,what to wear,and what to eat.I need someone to reassure me when I get anxious." Which term best describes this behavior?
A)Histrionic
B)Dependent
C)Narcissistic
D)Borderline
Q2) A physical therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says to a nurse,"Sure I overbilled.Why not? Everyone takes advantage of the government.They have so many rules;no one can follow them." These statements show:
A)shame.
B)suspiciousness.
C)superficial remorse.
D)lack of guilt feelings.
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) A nurse conducting group therapy on the eating disorders unit schedules the sessions immediately after meals for the primary purpose of:
A)Maintaining patients' concentration and attention.
B)Shifting the patients' focus from food to psychotherapy.
C)Focusing on weight control mechanisms and food preparation.
D)Processing the heightened anxiety levels associated with eating.
Q2) A nursing care plan for a patient with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "monitor for complications of refeeding." Which system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?
A)Renal
B)Endocrine
C)Central nervous
D)Cardiovascular
Q3) Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a patient with bulimia nervosa?
A)Assist the patient to identify triggers to binge eating.
B)Provide corrective consequences for weight loss.
C)Assess for signs of impulsive eating.
D)Explore patient needs for health teaching.
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient became depressed after the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago.The patient has been self-neglectful,slept poorly,lost weight,and repeatedly says,"No one cares about me anymore.I'm not worth anything." Select an appropriate initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem,related to feelings of abandonment.The patient will:
A)verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
B)consent to take antidepressant medication regularly by (date).
C)initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date).
D)identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
Q2) 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.
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) Which dinner menu is best suited for the patient with bipolar disorder experiencing acute mania?
A)Spaghetti and meatballs,salad,and a banana
B)Beef and vegetable stew,a roll,and chocolate pudding
C)Broiled chicken breast on a roll,an ear of corn,and an apple
D)Chicken casserole,green beans,and flavored gelatin with whipped cream
Q2) A patient with acute mania has exhausted the staff members by noon.The patient has joked,manipulated,insulted,and fought all morning.Staff members are feeling defensive and fatigued.Which is the best action?
A)Confer with the health care provider to consider the use of seclusion for this patient.
B)Hold a staff meeting to discuss consistency and limit-setting approaches.
C)Conduct a meeting with all patients to discuss the behavior.
D)Explain to the patient that the behavior is unacceptable.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient with schizophrenia has taken a conventional antipsychotic medication for a year.Hallucinations are less intrusive,but the patient continues to have apathy,poverty of thought,and social isolation.The nurse expects a change to which medication?
A)haloperidol (Haldol)
B)olanzapine (Zyprexa)
C)chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D)diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Q2) A patient with schizophrenia has auditory hallucinations,delusions of grandeur,poor personal hygiene,and motor agitation.Which assessment finding would the nurse regard as a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
A)Auditory hallucinations
B)Delusions of grandeur
C)Poor personal hygiene
D)Motor agitation
Q3) Which symptoms are expected for a patient with disorganized schizophrenia?
A)Extremes of motor activity,from excitement to stupor
B)Social withdrawal and ineffective communication
C)Severe anxiety with ritualistic behavior
D)Highly suspicious,delusional behavior
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) A patient with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease tires easily and prefers to stay home rather than attend social activities.The spouse does the grocery shopping because the patient cannot remember what to buy.Which nursing diagnosis applies at this time?
A)Risk for injury
B)Impaired memory
C)Self-care deficit
D)Caregiver role strain
Q2) A hospitalized patient with delirium misinterprets reality and a patient with dementia wanders about the home.Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? Each patient will:
A)remain safe in the present environment.
B)participate actively in self-care.
C)communicate verbally.
D)acknowledge reality.
Q3) What is the priority need for a patient with late-stage dementia?
A)Promotion of self-care activities
B)Meaningful verbal communication
C)Maintenance of nutrition and hydration
D)Prevention of the patient from wandering
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Chapter 19: Addictions and Compulsions
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Q1) A patient asks for information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).Which is the nurse's best response?
A)"It is a self-help group with the goal of sobriety."
B)"It is a form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist."
C)"It is a group that learns about drinking from a group leader."
D)"It is a network that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers."
Q2) 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."
Q3) When working with a patient beginning treatment for alcohol dependence,what is the nurse's most therapeutic approach?
A)Empathetic,supportive
B)Strong,confrontational
C)Skeptical,guarded
D)Cool,distant
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) An adolescent comes to the crisis clinic and reports sexual abuse by an uncle.The patient told the parents about the uncle's behavior,but the parents did not believe the adolescent.What type of crisis exists?
A)Maturational
B)Adventitious
C)Situational
D)Organic
Q2) A patient visiting the crisis clinic for the first time asks,"How long will I be coming here?" The nurse's reply should consider that the usual duration of crisis intervention is _____________ weeks.
A)1 to 2
B)3 to 4
C)4 to 6
D)6 to 12
Q3) An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess situational support is:
A)"Has anything upsetting occurred in the past few days?"
B)"Who can be helpful to you during this time?"
C)"How does this problem affect your life?"
D)"What led you to seek help at this time?"
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) After treatment for a detached retina,a victim of domestic violence says,"My partner only abuses me when intoxicated.I've considered leaving,but I was brought up to believe you stay together,no matter what happens.I always get an apology,and I can tell my partner feels bad after hitting me." Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A)Social isolation,related to lack of community support system
B)Risk for injury,related to partner's physical abuse when intoxicated
C)Deficient knowledge,related to resources for escape from the abusive relationship
D)Disabled family coping,related to uneven distribution of power within a relationship
Q2) An older adult with dementia lives with family and attends a day care center.A nurse at the day care 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) A victim of a violent rape has been in the emergency department for 3 hours.Evidence collection is complete.As discharge counseling begins,the patient 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."
Q2) A child was abducted and raped.In the emergency department,this victim is confused and crying.Which personal reaction by the nurse could interfere with this victim's care?
A)Anger
B)Concern
C)Empathy
D)Compassion
Q3) A nurse working a rape telephone hotline should focus communication to:
A)arrange long-term patient counseling.
B)provide callers with a sympathetic listener.
C)explain immediate steps that a victim of rape should take.
D)obtain information to relay to the local police.
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) Which intervention should a nurse recommend for the distressed family and friends of someone who has committed suicide?
A)Participating in reminiscence therapy
B)Completing a psychologic postmortem assessment
C)Attending a self-help group for survivors
D)Contracting for two sessions of group therapy
Q2) A new nurse says to a peer,"My newest patient has schizophrenia.At least I won't have to worry about suicide risk." Which response by the peer would be most helpful?
A)"Let's reconsider your plan.Suicide risk is high in patients with schizophrenia."
B)"Suicide is a risk for any patient with schizophrenia who uses alcohol or drugs."
C)"Patients with schizophrenia are usually too disorganized to attempt suicide."
D)"Visual hallucinations often prompt suicide among patients with schizophrenia."
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) Which medication should a nurse administer to provide immediate intervention for a psychotic patient whose aggressive behavior continues to escalate despite verbal intervention?
A)lithium (Eskalith)
B)trazodone (Desyrel)
C)olanzapine (Zyprexa)
D)valproic acid (Depakene)
Q2) A patient with severe injuries is irritable,angry,and belittles the nurses.As a nurse changes a dressing,the patient screams,"Don't touch me! You are so stupid.You will make it worse!" Which intervention uses a cognitive technique to help the patient?
A)Wordlessly discontinue the dressing change,and then leave the room.
B)Stop the dressing change,saying,"Perhaps you would like to change your own dressing."
C)Continue the dressing change,saying,"Do you know this dressing change is needed so your wound will not get infected?"
D)Continue the dressing change,saying,"Unfortunately,you have no choice in this because your doctor ordered this dressing change."
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) A terminally ill patient tells the nurse,"Life has been good.I am proud of being self-educated.I overcame adversity with willpower.I always gave my best and expected things to turn out well.I intend to die as I lived: optimistically." The nurse planning care for this patient recognizes a critical need to:
A)provide aggressive pain and symptom management.
B)help the patient reassess and explore existing conflicts.
C)assist the patient to focus on the meaning in life and death.
D)support the patient's use of personal resources to meet challenges.
Q2) Which actions by a nurse contribute to protecting the rights of patients who are terminally ill? Select all that apply.
A)Maintain hope for a positive prognosis.
B)Hug the patient when sadness is expressed.
C)Offer choices that promote personal control.
D)Provide interventions that convey respect.
E)Support the patient's quest for spiritual growth.
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) An adolescent was arrested for prostitution and assault on a parent.The adolescent says,"I hate my parents.They focus all their attention on my brother,who's perfect in their eyes." Which type of therapy might promote the greatest change in this adolescent's behavior?
A)Bibliotherapy
B)Play therapy
C)Family therapy
D)Art therapy
Q2) When group therapy is to be used as a treatment modality,the nurse should suggest placing a 9-year-old in a group that uses:
A)play activities exclusively.
B)group discussion exclusively.
C)talk focused on a specific issue.
D)play and talk about the play activity.
Q3) When assessing a 2-year-old toddler with suspected autistic disorder,a nurse expects:
A)hyperactivity and attention deficits.
B)failure to develop interpersonal skills.
C)history of disobedience and destructive acts.
D)high levels of anxiety when separated from a parent.
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Severe and persistent mental illness is characterized as a:
A)mental illness of longer than 2 weeks' duration
B)major chronic mental illness marked by significant functional impairments
C)mental illness accompanied by physical impairment and severe social problems
D)major mental illness that cannot be treated to prevent deterioration of cognitive and social abilities
Q2) Which statements most clearly indicate that the speaker views mental illness with stigma? Select all that apply.
A)"We are all a little bit crazy."
B)"If people with mental illness would go to church,their problems would be solved."
C)"Many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted.It's no one's fault that the illness occurs."
D)"Anyone can have a mental illness.War or natural disasters can be too stressful for healthy people."
E)"People with mental illness are lazy.They get government disability checks instead of working."
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A clinic nurse interviews four patients between 70 and 80 years of age.Which patient should have further assessment regarding the risk of alcohol dependence? The patient:
A)with a history of intermittent problems of alcohol misuse early in life and who now consumes one glass of wine nightly with dinner.
B)with no history of alcohol-related problems until age 65 years,when the patient began to drink alcohol daily "to keep my mind off my arthritis."
C)who drank socially throughout adult life and continues this pattern,saying,"I've earned the right to do as I please."
D)who abused alcohol between the ages of 25 and 40 years but now abstains and occasionally attends Alcoholics Anonymous.
Q2) If an older adult patient must be physically restrained,who is responsible for the patient's safety?
A)Nurse assigned to care for the patient
B)Nursing assistant who applies the restraint
C)Health care provider who ordered the application of restraint
D)Family member who agrees to the application of the restraint
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