Foundations of Psychiatric Nursing Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Foundations of Psychiatric Nursing introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of mental health nursing. This course covers the historical development, theories, and legal-ethical considerations in psychiatric care, as well as the roles and responsibilities of psychiatric nurses within multidisciplinary teams. Students learn about various mental health disorders, therapeutic communication techniques, assessment strategies, and evidence-based interventions. Emphasis is placed on cultural competence, patient-centered care, and the promotion of mental health and wellness across the lifespan. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical case studies, students develop foundational skills necessary to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges in diverse healthcare settings.
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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 nurse says, "When I was in school, I learned to call upset patients by name to get their attention; however, I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach does not work. I plan to stop calling patients by name." Which statement is the best appraisal of this nurse's comment?
A) One descriptive research study rarely provides enough evidence to change practice.
B) Staff nurses apply new research findings only with the help from clinical nurse specialists.
C) New research findings should be incorporated into clinical algorithms before using them in practice.
D) The nurse misinterpreted the results of the study. Classic tenets of practice do not change.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) A nurse must assess several new patients at a community mental health center. Conclusions concerning current functioning should be made on the basis of:
A) the degree of conformity of the individual to society's norms.
B) the degree to which an individual is logical and rational.
C) a continuum from mentally healthy to unhealthy.
D) the rate of intellectual and emotional growth.
Answer: C
Q2) Which statements most clearly reflect the stigma of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Many mental illnesses are hereditary."
B) "Mental illness can be evidence of a brain disorder."
C) "People claim mental illness so they can qualify for disability."
D) "If people with mental illness went to church, they would be fine."
E) "Mental illness is a result of the breakdown of the American family."
Answer: C, D, E
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) The parent of a child diagnosed with 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 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's spouse, who is a chemist, asks a nurse how serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) lift depression. The nurse should explain that SSRIs:
A) destroy increased amounts of neurotransmitters.
B) make more serotonin available at the synaptic gap.
C) increase production of acetylcholine and dopamine.
D) block muscarinic and alpha1-norepinephrine receptors.
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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 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) Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing behavioral crises?
A) Resolve behavioral crises using the least restrictive intervention possible.
B) Rights of the majority of patients supersede the rights of individual patients.
C) Swift intervention is justified to maintain the integrity of the therapeutic milieu.
D) Allow patients opportunities to regain control without intervention if the safety of other patients is not compromised.
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against medical advice so I can leave now." What is the nurse's best initial response?
A) "I can't give you those forms without your health care provider's knowledge."
B) "I will get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
C) "Since you signed your consent for treatment, you may leave if you desire."
D) "I'll get the forms for you right now and bring them to your room."
Q2) A newly admitted patient who is acutely psychotic is a private patient of the senior psychiatrist. To whom does the psychiatric nurse who is assigned to this patient owe the duty of care?
A) Health care provider
B) Profession
C) Hospital
D) Patient
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Chapter 7: Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care
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Q1) Nursing behaviors associated with the implementation phase of the nursing process are concerned with:
A) participating in the mutual identification of patient outcomes.
B) gathering accurate and sufficient patient-centered data.
C) comparing patient responses and expected outcomes.
D) carrying out interventions and coordinating care.
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.
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) Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?
A) Restate a feeling or thought the patient has expressed.
B) Ask a direct question, such as, "Did you feel angry?"
C) Make a judgment about the patient's problem.
D) Say, "I understand what you're saying."
Q2) Documentation in a patient's chart shows, "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped left foot, periodically covered face with hands, and looked under chair while stating, 'I enjoy spending time with you.'" Which analysis is most accurate?
A) Patient is giving positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques.
B) Nurse is viewing the patient's behavior through a cultural filter.
C) Patient's verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent.
D) Patient is demonstrating psychotic behaviors.
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical
Interview
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Termination of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship with a patient has been successful when the nurse:
A) avoids upsetting the patient by shifting focus to other patients before the discharge.
B) gives the patient a personal telephone number and permission to call after discharge. C) discusses with the patient changes that have happened during the relationship and evaluates the outcomes.
D) offers to meet the patient for coffee and conversation three times a week after discharge.
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Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A nurse designs a plan of exercise for a patient experiencing stress. The rationale the nurse should explain when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:
A) will stimulate endorphins and improve the patient's feelings of well-being.
B) prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
D) will prevent exacerbation of the stress by the limbic system.
Q2) A veteran of the war in Afghanistan was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The veteran says, "If there's a loud noise at night, I get under my bed because I think we're getting bombed." What type of experience has the veteran described?
A) Illusion
B) Flashback
C) Nightmare
D) Auditory hallucination
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) A patient is undergoing diagnostic tests. The patient says, "Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold." The spouse reports that the patient smokes, coughs daily, has recently lost 15 pounds, and is easily fatigued. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
A) Displacement
B) Regression
C) Projection
D) Denial
Q2) An individual experiences sexual dysfunction and blames it on a partner by calling the person unattractive and unromantic. Which defense mechanism is evident?
A) Rationalization
B) Compensation
C) Introjection
D) Regression
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Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) To plan effective care for patients diagnosed with somatic system disorders, the nurse should understand that patients have difficulty giving up the symptoms because the symptoms:
A) are generally chronic in nature.
B) have a physiological basis.
C) can be voluntarily controlled.
D) provide relief from health anxiety.
Q2) A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder but is unconcerned about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient? The patient is:
A) suppressing accurate feelings regarding the problem.
B) relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
C) meeting needs through hospitalization.
D) refusing to disclose genuine fears.
Q3) The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to:
A) faulty perceptions of body sensations.
B) traumatic childhood events.
C) culture-bound phenomena.
D) mood instability.
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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) For which patients diagnosed with personality disorders would a family history of similar problems be most likely? (Select all that apply.)
A) Obsessive-compulsive
B) Antisocial
C) Dependent
D) Schizotypal
E) Narcissistic
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has a body mass index (BMI) of 14.8 kg/m². Which assessment finding is most likely to accompany this value?
A) Cachexia
B) Leukocytosis
C) Hyperthermia
D) Hypertension
Q3) Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often reveals:
A) prominent parotid glands.
B) peripheral edema.
C) thin, brittle hair.
D) amenorrhea.
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient being treated for major depressive disorder has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse should advise the patient:
A) "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
B) "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
C) "Take one dose of the antidepressant. Come to the clinic to see the health care provider."
D) "Resume taking the antidepressant for 2 more weeks, and then discontinue it again."
Q2) A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder who was severely withdrawn and dependent on others. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve.
The nurse is at risk for feelings of:
A) overinvolvement.
B) guilt and despair.
C) interest and pleasure.
D) ineffectiveness and frustration.
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) Outcome identification for the treatment plan of a patient with grandiose thinking associated with acute mania focuses on:
A) maintaining an interest in the environment.
B) developing an optimistic outlook.
C) self-control of distorted thinking.
D) stabilizing the sleep pattern.
Q2) A nurse prepares the plan of care for a patient having a manic episode. Which nursing diagnoses are most likely? (Select all that apply.)
A) Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements
B) Disturbed thought processes
C) Sleep deprivation
D) Chronic confusion
E) Social isolation
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 and Other
Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is acutely disturbed and violent. After several doses of haloperidol (Haldol), the patient is calm. Two hours later the nurse sees the patient's head rotated to one side in a stiff position; the lower jaw is thrust forward, and the patient is drooling. Which problem is most likely?
A) Acute dystonic reaction
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Waxy flexibility
D) Akathisia
Q2) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient says, "Demons are in the basement and they can come through the floor." The nurse can correctly assess this information as an indication of:
A) need for psychoeducation.
B) medication noncompliance.
C) chronic deterioration.
D) relapse.
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with moderate to severe Alzheimer disease has a dressing and grooming self-care deficit. Designate the appropriate interventions to include in the patient's plan of care. (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide clothing with elastic and hook-and-loop closures.
B) Label clothing with the patient's name and name of the item.
C) Administer antianxiety medication before bathing and dressing.
D) Provide necessary items, and direct the patient to proceed independently.
E) If the patient resists, use distraction and then try again after a short interval.
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Chapter 19: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) Which medication is the nurse most likely to see prescribed as part of the treatment plan for both a patient in an alcoholism treatment program and a patient in a program for the treatment of opioid addiction?
A) Methadone (Dolophine)
B) Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
C) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
D) Naltrexone (Revia)
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) Which assessment findings best correlate to the withdrawal from central nervous system depressants?
A) Dilated pupils, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, elation
B) Labile mood, lack of coordination, fever, drowsiness
C) Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, tremors
D) Excessive eating, constipation, headache
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) Which scenario is an example of an adventitious crisis?
A) Death of a child from sudden infant death syndrome
B) Being fired from a job because of company downsizing
C) Retirement of a 55-year-old
D) A riot at a rock concert
Q2) 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
Q3) A victim of intimate partner violence comes to the crisis center seeking help. The nurse uses crisis intervention strategies that focus on:
A) supporting emotional security and re-establishing equilibrium.
B) offering long-term resolution of issues precipitating the crisis.
C) promoting growth of the individual.
D) providing legal assistance.
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) A patient at the emergency department is diagnosed with a concussion. The patient is accompanied by a spouse who insists on staying in the room and answering all questions. The patient avoids eye contact and has a sad affect and slumped shoulders. Assessment of which additional problem has priority?
A) Risk of intimate partner violence
B) Phobia of crowded places
C) Migraine headaches
D) Depressive symptoms
Q2) Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?
A) Self-awareness protects one's own mental health.
B) Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.
C) Strong positive feelings lead to underinvolvement with the victim.
D) Positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) A child was abducted and raped. Which personal reaction by the nurse could interfere with the child's care?
A) Anger
B) Concern
C) Empathy
D) Compassion
Q2) A nurse cares for a rape victim who was given flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) by the assailant. Which intervention has priority? Monitoring for:
A) coma.
B) seizures.
C) hypotonia.
D) respiratory depression.
Q3) A nurse working in the county jail interviews a man who recently committed a violent sexual assault against a woman. Which comment from this perpetrator is most likely?
A) "She was very beautiful."
B) "I gave her what she wanted."
C) "I have issues with my mother."
D) "I've been depressed for a long time."
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) Which understanding about individuals who attempt suicide will help a nurse plan the care for a suicidal patient? Every suicidal person should be considered:
A) mentally ill.
B) intent on dying.
C) cognitively impaired.
D) experiencing hopelessness.
Q2) Which statement by a patient during an assessment interview should alert the nurse to the patient's need for immediate, active intervention?
A) "I am mixed up, but I know I need help."
B) "I have no one for help or support."
C) "It is worse when you are a person of color."
D) "I tried to get attention before I shot myself."
Q3) The feeling experienced by a patient that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of elevated suicide risk is:
A) hopelessness.
B) sadness.
C) elation.
D) anger.
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient with severe physical 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 this patient?
A) Discontinue the dressing change without comments and 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. 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) An individual was killed during a store robbery 2 weeks ago. The widowed spouse, who was diagnosed 6 years ago with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about the death. Which is the nurse's most therapeutic comment?
A) "I'm worried about how much you're crying. Your grief over your spouse's death has gone on too long."
B) "The unexpected death of your spouse must be painful. I'm glad you're able to talk to me about your feelings."
C) "This loss is harder to accept because of your mental illness. Let's refer you to the partial hospitalization program."
D) "Your crying shows me you aren't coping well. I made an appointment for you to see the psychiatrist for medication adjustment."
Q2) A family of a terminally ill patient asks the nurse, "What can we say when our family member mentions death is coming soon?" Which response could the nurse suggest?
A) "We think you will be around for a long time."
B) "We don't want you to give up trying to get well."
C) "We don't think we're ready to talk about this yet."
D) "We feel so sad when we think of life without you."
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) Which behavior indicates that the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder was effective? The child:
A) plays with one toy for 30 minutes.
B) repeats words spoken by a parent.
C) holds the parent's hand while walking.
D) spins around and claps hands while walking.
Q2) 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.
Q3) A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is going to begin medication therapy. The nurse should plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?
A) Central nervous system stimulants and non-stimulants
B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
C) Antipsychotic medications
D) Anxiolytic medications
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Before working with patients regarding sexual concerns, a prerequisite for providing nonjudgmental care is:
A) sympathy.
B) assertiveness training.
C) sexual self-awareness.
D) effective communication.
Q2) A nurse prepares for an initial interview with a patient with suspected adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Questions should be focused to elicit information about which problem?
A) Headaches
B) Inattention
C) Sexual impulses
D) Trichotillomania
Q3) A nurse prepares a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which intervention should be included?
A) Remind the patient of priorities and deadlines.
B) Teach work-related skills such as basic computer literacy.
C) Establish penalties for failing to organize and prioritize tasks.
D) Give encouragement and strategies for managing and organizing.
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A nurse asks the following questions while assessing an older adult. The nurse will add the Geriatric Depression Scale as part of the assessment if the patient answers "yes" to which question?
A) "Would you say your mood is often sad?"
B) "Are you having any trouble with your memory?"
C) "Have you noticed an increase in your alcohol use?"
D) "Do you often experience moderate-to-severe pain?"
Q2) A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight "young-old" adults. Which activity is most appropriate to include in the group?
A) Singing a song from World War II
B) Learning how to join an online social network
C) Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
D) Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper
Q3) An advance directive gives valid direction to health care providers when a patient is:
A) aggressive.
B) dehydrated.
C) unable to verbally communicate.
D) unable to make health care decisions.
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