Mental Health Nursing Exam
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Course Introduction
Mental Health Nursing is a specialized field that focuses on the care and support of individuals experiencing mental health challenges or psychiatric disorders. This course explores the theoretical foundations of mental health nursing, therapeutic communication, assessment, and evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health conditions. Students learn about the roles and responsibilities of mental health nurses within multidisciplinary teams, ethical and legal considerations, cultural sensitivity, and the promotion of mental wellness in various healthcare settings. The course also emphasizes recovery-oriented care, advocacy, crisis intervention, and strategies to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
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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 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
Q2) A bill introduced in Congress would reduce funding for the care of people 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
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) In the majority culture of the United States,which individual is at greatest risk to be incorrectly labeled mentally ill?
A)Person who is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals
B)Wealthy person who gives $20 bills to needy individuals in the community
C)Person with an optimistic viewpoint about life and getting his or her own needs met
D)Person who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice
Answer: D
Q2) A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance form.Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
A)DSM-IV-TR
B)Nursing Diagnosis Manual
C)A psychiatric nursing textbook
D)A behavioral health reference manual
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) A nurse listens to a group of recent retirees.One says,"I volunteer with Meals on Wheels,coach teen sports,and do church visitation." Another laughs and says,"I'm too busy taking care of myself to volunteer.I don't have time to help others." These comments contrast which developmental tasks?
A)Trust versus Mistrust
B)Industry versus Inferiority
C)Intimacy versus Isolation
D)Generativity versus Self-Absorption
Answer: D
Q2) Which patient statement would lead a nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was not successfully completed?
A)"I have very warm and close friendships."
B)"I'm afraid to let anyone really get to know me."
C)"I am always right,so don't bother saying more."
D)"I'm ashamed that I didn't do it correctly in the first place."
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) A patient has symptoms of acute anxiety related to the death of a parent in an automobile accident 2 hours earlier.The nurse should prepare to teach the patient about a medication from which group?
A)Tricyclic antidepressants
B)Atypical antipsychotics
C)Anticonvulsants
D)Benzodiazepines
Q2) On the basis of current knowledge of neurotransmitter effects,a nurse anticipates that the treatment plan for a patient with memory difficulties may include medications designed to:
A)inhibit GABA production.
B)increase dopamine sensitivity.
C)decrease dopamine at receptor sites.
D)prevent destruction of acetylcholine.
Q3) A drug causes muscarinic-receptor blockade.A nurse will assess the patient for:
A)dry mouth
B)gynecomastia
C)pseudoparkinsonism
D)orthostatic hypotension
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A nurse can best address factors of critical importance to successful community treatment for persons with mental illness by including assessments related to which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)housing adequacy and stability
B)income adequacy and stability
C)family and other support systems
D)early psychosocial development
E)substance abuse history and current use
Q2) Which employer's health plan is required to include parity provisions related to mental illnesses?
A)Employer with more than 50 employees
B)Cancer thrift shop staffed by volunteers
C)Daycare center that employs 7 teachers
D)Church that employs 15 people
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) In a team meeting a nurse says,"I'm concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision." Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?
A)Beneficence
B)Autonomy
C)Fidelity
D)Justice
Q2) 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."
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Chapter 7: Nursing Process and Qsen: The Foundation for
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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) After formulating the nursing diagnoses for a new patient,what is the next action a nurse should take?
A)Design interventions to include in the plan of care.
B)Determine the goals and outcome criteria.
C)Implement the nursing plan of care.
D)Complete the spiritual assessment.
Q3) What information is conveyed by nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply.
A)Medical judgments about the disorder
B)Goals and outcomes for the plan of care
C)Unmet patient needs currently present
D)Supporting data that validate the diagnoses
E)Probable causes that will be targets for nursing interventions
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Chapter 8: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse,"I don't think I'll ever get out of here." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
A)"Don't talk that way.Of course you will leave here!"
B)"Keep up the good work and you certainly will."
C)"You don't think you're making progress?"
D)"Everyone feels that way sometimes."
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) 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) During the first interview,a nurse notices that the patient does not make eye contact.The nurse can correctly analyze that:
A)the patient is not truthful.
B)the patient is feeling sad.
C)the patient has a poor self-concept.
D)more information is needed to draw a conclusion.
Q3) During which phase of the nurse-patient relationship can the nurse anticipate that identified patient issues will be explored and resolved?
A)Preorientation
B)Orientation
C)Working
D)Termination
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Chapter 10: Stress and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone in Afghanistan.The soldier is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for which problem?
A)Major depression
B)Bipolar disorder
C)Schizophrenia
D)Dementia
Q2) As part of the stress response,the HPA axis is stimulated.Which structures make up this system?
A)Hippocampus,parietal lobe,and amygdala
B)Hypothalamus,pituitary gland,and adrenal glands
C)Hind brain,pyramidal nervous system,and anterior cerebrum
D)Hepatic artery,parasympathetic nervous system,and acoustic nerve
Q3) A person with a fear of heights drives across a high bridge.Which division of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated in response to this experience?
A)Limbic system
B)Peripheral nervous system
C)Sympathetic nervous system
D)Parasympathetic nervous system
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse,"I wanted my health care provider to prescribe diazepam (Valium)for my anxiety disorder,but buspirone (BuSpar)was prescribed instead.Why?"
The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that buspirone:
A)Does not produce blood dyscrasias.
B)Does not cause dependence.
C)Can be administered as needed.
D)Is faster acting than diazepam.
Q2) A person who is speaking about a rival for a significant other's affection says in a gushy,syrupy voice,"What a lovely person.That's someone I simply adore." The individual is demonstrating:
A)Reaction formation
B)Repression
C)Projection
D)Denial
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) To assist a patient with a somatic system disorder,a nursing intervention of high priority is to:
A)imply that somatic symptoms are not real.
B)help the patient suppress feelings of anger.
C)shift the focus from somatic symptoms to feelings.
D)investigate each physical symptom as it is offered.
Q2) A patient with predominant pain disorder says,"Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient? Select all that apply.
A)Spiritual distress
B)Decisional conflict
C)Adult failure to thrive
D)Impaired social interaction
E)Ineffective role performance
Q3) Which assessment finding best supports dissociative fugue? The patient states:
A)"I cannot recall why I'm living in this town."
B)"I feel as if I'm living in a fuzzy dream state."
C)"I feel like different parts of my body are at war."
D)"I feel very anxious and worried about my problems."
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) The history shows that a newly admitted patient has impulsivity.The nurse would expect behavior characterized by:
A)adherence to a strict moral code.
B)manipulative,controlling strategies.
C)postponing gratification to an appropriate time.
D)little time elapsed between thought and action.
Q2) For which patients 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
Q3) When preparing to interview a patient with narcissistic personality disorder,a nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include:
A)preoccupation with minute details;perfectionist.
B)charm,drama,seductiveness;seeking admiration.
C)difficulty being alone;indecisive,submissiveness.
D)grandiosity,self-importance,and a sense of entitlement.
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit.Which patient should be admitted? The patient whose weight dropped from:
A)150 to 100 pounds over a 4-month period.Vital signs: temperature,35.9° C;pulse,38 beats/min;blood pressure,60/40 mm Hg
B)120 to 90 pounds over a 3-month period.Vital signs: temperature,36° C;pulse,50 beats/min;blood pressure,70/50 mm Hg
C)110 to 70 pounds over a 4-month period.Vital signs: temperature 36.5° C;pulse,60 beats/min;blood pressure,80/66 mm Hg
D)90 to 78 pounds over a 5-month period.Vital signs: temperature,36.7° C;pulse,62 beats/min;blood pressure,74/48 mm Hg
Q2) Outpatient treatment is planned for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.Select the most important desired outcome related to the nursing diagnosis:
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements.Within 1 week,the patient will:
A)Weigh self accurately using balanced scales.
B)Limit exercise to less than 2 hours daily.
C)Select clothing that fits properly.
D)Gain 1 to 2 pounds.
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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 being treated for depression 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 them again."
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient with bipolar disorder and who takes lithium telephones the nurse at the clinic to say,"I've had severe diarrhea for 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 food and 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) Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote),carbamazepine (Tegretol),and gabapentin (Neurontin).Which drug also belongs to this group?
A)clonazepam (Klonopin)
B)risperidone (Risperdal)
C)lamotrigine (Lamictal)
D)aripiprazole (Abilify)
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient 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
Q2) Withdrawn patients with schizophrenia:
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 with schizophrenia anxiously says,"I can see the left side of my body merging with the wall,then my face appears and disappears in the mirror." While listening,the nurse should:
A)sit close to the patient.
B)place an arm protectively around the patient's shoulders.
C)place a hand on the patient's arm and exert light pressure.
D)maintain a normal social interaction distance from the patient.
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) A patient has progressive memory deficit associated with dementia.Which nursing intervention would best help the individual function in the environment?
A)Assist the patient to perform simple tasks by giving step-by-step directions.
B)Reduce frustration by performing activities of daily living for the patient.
C)Stimulate intellectual function by discussing new topics with the patient.
D)Promote the use of the patient's sense of humor by telling jokes or riddles.
Q2) 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
Q3) A patient with stage 2 Alzheimer's disease calls the police saying,"An intruder is in my home." Police investigate and discover the patient misinterpreted a reflection in the mirror as an intruder.This phenomenon can be assessed as:
A)hyperorality
B)aphasia
C)apraxia
D)agnosia
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Chapter 19: Addictions and Compulsions
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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) Which question has the highest priority when assessing a newly admitted patient with a history of alcohol abuse?
A)"Have you ever had blackouts?"
B)"When did you have your last drink?"
C)"Has drinking caused you any problems?"
D)"When did you decide to seek treatment?"
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) A woman says,"I can't take it anymore! Last year my husband had an affair and now we don't communicate.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.
Q2) A patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist.The patient paces around the room sobbing but cringes when approached and responds to questions with only shrugs or monosyllables.Select the nurse's best initial statement to this patient.
A)"Everything is going to be all right.You are here at the clinic,and the staff will keep you safe."
B)"I see you are feeling upset.I'm going to stay and talk with you to help you feel better."
C)"You need to try to stop crying so we can talk about your problems."
D)"Let's set some guidelines and goals for your visit here."
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) A community health nurse visits a family with four children.The father behaves angrily,finds fault with a child,and asks twice,"Why are you such a stupid kid?" The wife says,"I have difficulty disciplining the children.It's so frustrating." Which comments by the nurse will facilitate the interview with these parents? Select all that apply.
A)"Tell me how you punish your children."
B)"How do you stop your baby from crying?"
C)"Caring for four small children must be difficult."
D)"Do you or your husband ever beat the children?"
E)"Calling children 'stupid' injures their self-esteem."
Q2) A patient tells the nurse,"My husband is abusive most often when he drinks too much.His family was like that when he was growing up.He always apologizes and regrets hurting me." What risk factor was most predictive for the husband to become abusive?
A)History of family violence
B)Loss of employment
C)Abuse of alcohol
D)Poverty
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) A patient comes to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during a rape.The patient abruptly decides to decline treatment and return home.Before the patient leaves,the nurse should:
A)tell the patient,"You may not leave until you receive prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted diseases."
B)provide written information concerning the physical and emotional reactions that may be experienced.
C)explain the need and importance of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)testing.
D)offer verbal information about legal resources.
Q2) A rape victim asks an emergency department nurse,"Maybe I did something to cause this attack.Was it my fault?" Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?
A)Pose questions about the rape,helping the patient explore why it happened.
B)Reassure the victim that the outcome of the situation will be positive.
C)Make decisions for the victim because of the temporary confusion.
D)Support the victim to separate issues of vulnerability from blame.
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) An adolescent tells the school nurse,"My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat.The most critical question for the nurse to ask would be:
A)"Why do you want to kill yourself?"
B)"Do you have access to medications?"
C)"Have you been taking drugs and alcohol?"
D)"Did something happen with your parents?"
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 to turn to 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) Which changes in brain biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?
A)Dopamine excess
B)Serotonin deficiency
C)Acetylcholine excess
D)Gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) An intramuscular dose of antipsychotic medication needs to be given to a patient who is becoming increasingly more aggressive.The patient is in the day room.The nurse should enter the day room:
A)and say,"Would you like to come to your room and take some medication your doctor prescribed for you?"
B)accompanied by three staff members and say,"Please come to your room so I can give you some medication that will help you feel more comfortable."
C)and place the patient in a basket-hold and then say,"I am going to take you to your room to give you an injection of medication to calm you."
D)accompanied by a male nursing assistant and tell the patient,"You can come to your room willingly so I can give you this medication,or the aide and I will take you there."
Q2) 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) The mourning process is more difficult when the bereaved:
A)was relatively independent of the deceased.
B)has experienced a number of previous losses.
C)accepts that death is expected for older adults.
D)had few unresolved conflicts with the deceased.
Q2) A nurse working with a person whose spouse recently died uses cheer and humor to lift the person's spirits.At one point,the widowed person smiles.What analysis of this scenario is correct?
A)The nurse's technique was successful.
B)Use of humor should be added to the plan of care.
C)Approach may prove useful in other,similar situations.
D)The nurse needs supervision;the communication technique was not appropriate.
Q3) A widow grieving her husband's sudden death tells the nurse,"I'm not feeling well.Yesterday,I saw my husband walk through the door,stop,and smile at me.Then he just faded away." Which is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A)Assess for recent substance use.
B)Suggest a referral to the mental health clinic.
C)Arrange for an evaluation for antidepressant medication.
D)Counsel the widow that visualizations are a normal part of grieving.
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) Shortly after a 15-year-old's parents announce a plan to divorce,the adolescent stops participating in sports,sits alone at lunch,and avoids former friends.The adolescent says,"All the other kids have families.If my parents loved me,then they would stay together." Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A)Develop a plan for activities of daily living.
B)Communicate disbelief relative to the adolescent's feelings.
C)Assist the adolescent to differentiate reality from perceptions.
D)Assess and document the adolescent's level of depression daily.
Q2) Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental illness?
A)4-year-old who stuttered for 3 weeks after the birth of a sibling
B)9-month-old who does not eat vegetables and likes to be rocked
C)3-month-old who cries after feeding until burped and sucks a thumb
D)3-year-old who is mute,passive toward adults,and twirls while walking
Q3) Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to consider an 8-year-old child to be most at risk for the development of a psychiatric disorder?
A)Being raised by a parent with chronic major depression
B)Moving to three new homes over a 2-year period
C)Not being promoted to the next grade
D)Having an imaginary friend
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Health maintenance and promotion efforts for patients with severe and persistent mental illness should include education about the importance of regular:
A)home safety inspections
B)monitoring of self-care abilities
C)screening for cancer,hypertension,and diabetes
D)determination of adequacy of a patient's support system
Q2) Which economic factors are most critical to the success of discharge planning for a patient 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
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A health care provider decided that the emotional distress of an older adult patient who experiences threatening auditory hallucinations warrants the use of risperidone (Risperdal).Which intervention should the nurse add to the patient's plan of care?
A)Use disposable briefs for incontinence.
B)Monitor for psychomotor changes.
C)Implement a tyramine-free diet.
D)Monitor for dehydration.
Q2) A health care provider writes these new prescriptions for a resident in a skilled care facility: 2 G sodium diet;restraint as needed;limit fluids to 2000 ml daily;1 dose milk of magnesia 30 ml orally if no bowel movement occurs for 3 days.Which prescription should the nurse question?
A)Restraint
B)Fluid restriction
C)Milk of magnesia
D)Sodium restriction
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