Mental Health Nursing Final
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Course Introduction
Mental Health Nursing is a specialized field of nursing that focuses on caring for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and psychological distress. This course equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Emphasizing a holistic and person-centered approach, the course covers therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, ethical and legal considerations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Students will also explore the impact of stigma, cultural factors, and social determinants on mental health, preparing them to advocate for and support the mental well-being of diverse populations.
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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 3rd Edition by Varcarolis
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Chapter 1: Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing
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Q1) A nurse consistently strives to demonstrate caring behaviors during interactions with patients. Which reaction by a patient indicates this nurse is effective? A patient reports feeling:
A) distrustful of others.
B) connected with others.
C) uneasy about the future.
D) discouraged with efforts to improve.
Answer: B
Q2) A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which statement is an example of "attending"?
A) "We all have stress in life. Being in a psychiatric hospital is not the end of the world."
B) "Tell me why you felt you had to be hospitalized to receive treatment for your depression."
C) "You will feel better after we get some antidepressant medication started for you."
D) "I'd like to sit with you a while so you may feel more comfortable talking with me."
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) A patient in the emergency department reports, "I hear voices saying someone is stalking me. They want to kill me because I found the cure for cancer. I will stab anyone that threatens me." Which aspects of mental health have the greatest immediate concern to a nurse? (Select all that apply.)
A) Happiness
B) Appraisal of reality
C) Control over behavior
D) Effectiveness in work
E) Healthy self-concept
Answer: B, C, E
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) A student nurse tells the instructor, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn what I need to know by observation." The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to the student by responding:
A) "Nurses cannot be isolated. We must interact to provide patients with opportunities to practice interpersonal skills."
B) "Observing patient interactions can help you formulate priority nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions."
C) "I wonder how accurate your assessment of the patient's needs can be if you do not interact with the patient."
D) "Noting patient behavioral changes is important because these signify changes in personality."
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) A patient has taken many conventional antipsychotic drugs over the years. The health care provider, who is concerned about early signs of tardive dyskinesia, prescribes risperidone (Risperdal). A nurse planning care for this patient understands that second generation antipsychotics: A) are less costly. B) have higher potency. C) are more readily available. D) produce fewer motor side effects.
Q2) A nurse cares for patients taking various medications, including buspirone (BuSpar), haloperidol (Haldol), trazodone (Desyrel), and phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse will order a special diet for the patient taking: A) buspirone.
B) haloperidol.
C) trazodone.
D) phenelzine.
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A community psychiatric nurse assesses that a patient diagnosed 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.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?
A) Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient.
B) Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
C) Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week.
D) Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) 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.
Q2) After leaving work, a staff nurse realizes that documentation of the administration of a medication to a patient was omitted. This off-duty nurse telephones the unit and tells the nurse, "Please document the administration of the medication I forgot to do. My password is alpha1." The nurse should:
A) fulfill the request.
B) refer the matter to the charge nurse to resolve.
C) access the record and document the information.
D) report the request to the patient's health care provider.
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Chapter 7:
Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care
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Q1) 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 a more appropriate outcome without the patient's input.
Q2) 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
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) The patient says, "My marriage is just great. My spouse and I usually agree on everything." The nurse observes the patient's foot moving continuously as the patient twirls a shirt button. What conclusion can the nurse draw? The patient's communication is:
A) clear.
B) mixed.
C) precise.
D) inadequate.
Q2) A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice:
A) is rarely helpful.
B) fosters independence.
C) lifts the burden of personal decision making.
D) helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy.
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview
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Q1) At what point in the nurse-patient relationship should a nurse plan to first address termination?
A) In the orientation phase
B) During the working phase
C) In the termination phase
D) When the patient initially brings up the topic
Q2) As a patient diagnosed with mental illness is being discharged from a facility, a nurse invites the patient to the annual staff picnic. What is the best analysis of this scenario?
A) The invitation facilitates dependency on the nurse.
B) The nurse's action blurs the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship.
C) The invitation is therapeutic for the patient's diversional activity deficit.
D) The nurse's action assists the patient's integration into community living.
Q3) Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?
A) "You must have been very upset when you tried to hurt yourself."
B) "It makes me sad to see you going through such a difficult experience."
C) "If you tell me what is troubling you, I can help you solve your problems."
D) "Suicide is a drastic solution to a problem that may not be such a serious matter."
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Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which comment by the soldier requires the nurse's immediate attention?
A) "It's good to be home. I missed my family and friends."
B) "I saw my best friend get killed by a roadside bomb. It should have been me instead."
C) "Sometimes I think I hear bombs exploding, but it's just the noise of traffic in my hometown."
D) "I want to continue my education but I'm not sure how I will fit in with other college students."
Q2) A patient diagnosed with liver failure has been on the transplant waiting list 8 months. The patient says, "Why is it taking so long to have the surgery? Maybe I'm meant to die for all the bad things I've done." The nurse should document the patient's comment in which section of the assessment?
A) Physical
B) Spiritual
C) Financial
D) Psychological
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) A child is placed in a foster home after being removed from parental contact because of abuse. The child is apprehensive and overreacts to environmental stimuli. The foster parents ask the nurse how to help the child. What should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use a calm manner and low voice.
B) Maintain simplicity in the environment.
C) Avoid repetition in what is said to the child.
D) Minimize opportunities for exercise and play.
E) Explain and reinforce reality to avoid distortions.
Q2) Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient diagnosed 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: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder cope more effectively?
A) Flooding
B) Relaxation
C) Response prevention
D) Systematic desensitization
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) Which prescription medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder?
A) Narcotic analgesics for use as needed for acute pain
B) Antidepressant medications to treat underlying depression
C) Long-term use of benzodiazepines to support coping with anxiety
D) Conventional antipsychotic medications to correct cognitive distortions
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with a personality disorder has used manipulation to get his or her needs met. The staff decides to apply limit setting interventions. What is the correct rationale for this action?
A) It provides an outlet for feelings of anger and frustration.
B) It respects the patient's wishes so assertiveness will develop.
C) External controls are necessary while internal controls are developed.
D) Anxiety is reduced when staff members assume responsibility for the patient's behavior.
Q2) When preparing to interview a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, a nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include:
A) preoccupation with minute details; perfectionism.
B) charm, drama, seductiveness; seeking admiration.
C) difficulty being alone; indecisiveness, submissiveness.
D) grandiosity, attention seeking, and arrogance.
Q3) For which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient:
A) clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters.
B) is flirtatious and provocative with staff members of the opposite sex.
C) is hypervigilant and refuses to attend unit activities.
D) urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares.
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often reveals:
A) prominent parotid glands.
B) peripheral edema.
C) thin, brittle hair.
D) amenorrhea.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and has lost 25% of body weight. A nurse asks, "Describe what you think about your present weight and how you look." Which response by the patient is most consistent with the diagnosis?
A) "I am fat and ugly."
B) "What I think about myself is my business."
C) "I am grossly underweight, but that's what I want."
D) "I am a few pounds overweight, but I can live with it."
Q3) Which statement is a nurse most likely to hear from a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
A) "I would be happy if I could lose 20 more pounds."
B) "My parents don't pay much attention to me."
C) "I'm thin for my height."
D) "I have nice eyes."
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient being treated with paroxetine (Paxil) 50 mg/day orally for major depressive disorder reports to the clinic nurse, "I took a few extra tablets earlier in the day and now I feel bad." Which aspects of the nursing assessment are most critical? (Select all that apply.)
A) Vital signs
B) Urinary frequency
C) Increased suicidal ideation
D) Presence of abdominal pain and diarrhea
E) Hyperactivity or feelings of restlessness
Q2) A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:
A) hypotensive shock.
B) hypertensive crisis.
C) cardiac dysrhythmia.
D) cardiogenic shock.
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a red leotard and brightly colored scarves. The patient sings while twirling and shadowboxing. Then the patient says gaily, "Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood?
A) Labile and euphoric
B) Irritable and belligerent
C) Highly suspicious and arrogant
D) Excessively happy and confident
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.
Q3) The cause of bipolar disorder has not been determined, but:
A) several factors, including genetics, are implicated.
B) brain structures were altered by trauma early in life.
C) excess norepinephrine is probably a major factor.
D) excess sensitivity in dopamine receptors may exist.
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other
Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed 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
Q2) A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "High heat. Last time here. Did you get a coat?" What type of verbalization is evident?
A) Neologism
B) Idea of reference
C) Thought broadcasting
D) Associative looseness
Q3) Which symptoms are expected for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has disorganization?
A) Extremes of motor activity, from excitement to stupor
B) Socially 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) Consider these problems: apolipoprotein E (apoE) malfunction, neuritic plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, granulovascular degeneration, and brain atrophy. Which condition corresponds to this group?
A) Alzheimer disease
B) Wernicke encephalopathy
C) Central anticholinergic syndrome
D) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related dementia
Q2) A patient diagnosed with stage 1 mild Alzheimer 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) Complicated grieving
B) Impaired memory
C) Self-care deficit
D) Caregiver role strain
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) In what significant ways is the therapeutic environment different for a patient who has ingested D-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) than for a patient who has ingested phencyclidine (PCP)?
A) For LSD ingestion, one person stays with the patient and provides verbal support. For PCP ingestion, a regimen of limited contact with staff members is maintained, and continual visual monitoring is provided.
B) For PCP ingestion, the patient is placed on one-on-one intensive supervision. For LSD ingestion, a regimen of limited interaction and minimal verbal stimulation is maintained.
C) For LSD ingestion, continual moderate sensory stimulation is provided. For PCP ingestion, continual high-level stimulation is provided.
D) For LSD ingestion, the patient is placed in restraints. For PCP ingestion, seizure precautions are implemented.
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) 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)
Q2) A patient comes to the crisis center saying, "I'm in a terrible situation. I don't know what to do." The triage nurse can initially assume that the patient is:
A) suicidal.
B) anxious and fearful.
C) misperceiving reality.
D) potentially homicidal.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) Several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of illnesses and injuries. Which finding would create a high index of suspicion for child abuse? The child who has:
A) repeated middle ear infections.
B) severe colic.
C) bite marks.
D) croup.
Q2) An older adult diagnosed with dementia lives with family and attends day care. After observing poor hygiene, the nurse at the center talks with the patient's adult child. This caregiver becomes defensive and says, "It takes all my time and energy to care for my mother. She's awake all night. I never get any sleep." Which nursing intervention has priority?
A) Teach the caregiver more about the effects of dementia.
B) Secure additional resources for the mother's evening and night care.
C) Support the caregiver to grieve the loss of the mother's ability to function.
D) Teach the family how to give physical care more effectively and efficiently.
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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 interviews a person abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The person says, "I can't talk about it. Nothing happened. I have to forget!" What is the person's present coping strategy?
A) Somatic reaction
B) Repression
C) Projection
D) Denial
Q3) What is the primary motivator for most rapists?
A) Anxiety
B) Need for humiliation
C) Overwhelming sexual desires
D) Desire to humiliate or control others
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) Which change in brain biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?
A) Dopamine excess
B) Serotonin deficiency
C) Acetylcholine excess
D) Gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency
Q2) A nurse counsels a patient with recent suicidal ideation. Which is the nurse's most therapeutic comment?
A) "Let's make a list of all your problems and think of solutions for each one."
B) "I'm happy you're taking control of your problems and trying to find solutions."
C) "When you have bad feelings, try to focus on positive experiences from your life."
D) "Let's consider which problems are most important and which are less important."
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 assessment finding presents the greatest risk for violent behavior? A patient who:
A) is severely agoraphobic.
B) has a history of intimate partner violence.
C) complains of bizarre somatic delusions.
D) verbalizes hopelessness and powerlessness.
Q2) Which is an effective nursing intervention to assist an angry patient to learn to manage anger without violence?
A) Help the patient identify a thought that increases anger, find proof for or against the belief, and substitute reality-based thinking.
B) Provide negative reinforcement such as restraint or seclusion in response to angry outbursts, whether or not violence is present.
C) Use aversive conditioning, such as popping a rubber band on the wrist, to help extinguish angry feelings.
D) Administer an antipsychotic or antianxiety medication when the patient feels angry.
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) The spouse of a patient in hospice care angrily tells the nurse, "The care provided by the aide and other family members is inadequate, so I must do everything myself. Can't anyone do things right?" The palliative care nurse should:
A) provide teaching about anticipatory grieving.
B) assign new personnel to the patient's care.
C) arrange hospitalization for the patient.
D) refer the spouse for crisis counseling.
Q2) A patient's fiancé died in an automobile accident several days ago. The patient reports crying and experiencing feelings of guilt and anger. This behavior is characteristic of which aspect of grief?
A) Denial
B) Reorganization
C) Development of awareness
D) Preoccupation with the loss
Q3) The mourning process is more difficult when the bereaved:
A) was relatively independent of the deceased.
B) has experienced many previous losses.
C) accepts that death is expected for everyone.
D) had resolved conflicts with the deceased.
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) A parent diagnosed with schizophrenia and her 13-year-old child live in a homeless shelter. The child has formed a trusting relationship with a shelter volunteer. The child says, "My three friends and I got an A on our school science project." The nurse can assess that the child:
A) displays resiliency.
B) has a difficult temperament.
C) is at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) uses intellectualization to deal with problems.
Q2) A 4-year-old child cries and screams from the time the parents leave the child at preschool until the child is picked up 4 hours later. The child is calm and relaxed when the parents are present. The parents ask, "What should we do?" What is the nurse's best recommendation?
A) "Send a picture of yourself to school to keep with the child."
B) "Arrange with the teacher to let the child call home at playtime."
C) "Talk with the school about withdrawing the child until maturity increases."
D) "Talk with your health care provider about a referral to a mental health professional."
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Which nursing action should occur first when preparing to work with a patient who has a problem of sexual functioning?
A) Acquire knowledge of the patient's sexual roles and preferences
B) Develop an understanding of human sexual responses
C) Assess the patient's sexual functioning
D) Clarify the nurse's own personal values
Q2) For patients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, what is the major advantage of case management? A case manager can:
A) modify traditional psychotherapy.
B) efficiently access and use resources.
C) focus on social skills training and self-esteem building.
D) bring groups of patients together to discuss common problems.
Q3) The manager of a health club put a hidden camera in the women's locker room and videotaped women as they showered and dressed. Which sexual dysfunction is evident?
A) Frotteurism
B) Exhibitionism
C) Pedophilia
D) Voyeurism
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A 75-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. After an introduction at the beginning of the interview, the nurse should:
A) initiate a neurologic assessment.
B) ask if the patient can hear clearly as the nurse speaks.
C) suggest that the patient lie down in a darkened room for a few minutes.
D) administer medication to relieve the patient's pain before performing the assessment.
Q2) An older adult patient brings a bag of medication to the clinic. The nurse finds one bottle labeled "Ativan" and one labeled "lorazepam," and both are labeled "Take two times daily." Bottles of hydrochlorothiazide, Inderal, and rofecoxib, each labeled "Take one daily," are also included. Which conclusion is accurate?
A) Rofecoxib should not be taken with Ativan.
B) The patient's blood pressure is likely to be very high.
C) This patient should not self-administer any medication.
D) Lorazepam and Ativan are the same drug; consequently, the dose is excessive.
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