Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
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Course Introduction
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is a course designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and clinical skills necessary to care for individuals experiencing mental health disorders. The course explores the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing mental health and illness throughout the lifespan. Students will engage with concepts such as therapeutic communication, psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions for a wide range of mental health conditions. Emphasis is placed on stigma reduction, culturally competent care, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration within mental health settings. Through classroom learning and clinical experiences, students will develop the competencies needed to promote mental wellness, support recovery, and provide holistic, patient-centered care.
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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 40-year-old adult living with parents states, "I'm happy but I don't socialize much. My work is routine. When new things come up, my boss explains them a few times to make sure I understand. At home, my parents make decisions for me, and I go along with them." A nurse should identify interventions to improve this patient's:
A) self-concept.
B) overall happiness.
C) appraisal of reality.
D) control over behavior.
Answer: A
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) A psychiatric nursing textbook
B) NANDA International (NANDA-I)
C) A behavioral health reference manual
D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions?" Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A) "The therapist will be active and questioning."
B) "You may be given homework assignments."
C) "The therapist will ask you to describe your dreams."
D) "The therapist will help you look at ideas and beliefs you have about yourself."
E) "The goal is to increase your subjectivity about thoughts that govern your behavior."
Answer: A, B, D
Q2) A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, "No!" when given directions. Using Freud's stages of psychosexual development, a nurse would assess the child's behavior is based on which stage?
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Genital
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) A nurse administering psychotropic medications should be prepared to intervene when giving a drug that blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to alphaS1U1B11S1U1B0 receptors because the patient may experience:
A) increased psychotic symptoms.
B) severe appetite disturbance.
C) orthostatic hypotension.
D) hypertensive crisis.
Q2) A patient asks a nurse, "What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says mine are out of balance." The best reply would be:
A) "You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis."
B) "Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells."
C) "It is a high-level concept to explain. You should ask the doctor to tell you more."
D) "Neurotransmitters are substances we eat daily that influence memory and mood."
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) 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) Day care center that employs 7 teachers
D) Church that employs 15 people
Q2) 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.
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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 patient diagnosed with mental illness asks a psychiatric technician, "What's the matter with me?" The technician replies, "Your wing nuts need tightening." The nurse who overheard the exchange should take action based on:
A) violation of the patient's right to be treated with dignity and respect.
B) the nurse's obligation to report caregiver negligence.
C) preventing defamation of the patient's character.
D) supervisory liability.
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Chapter
and Effective Care
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A nurse assesses an older adult patient brought to the emergency department by a family member. The patient was wandering outside, saying, "I can't find my way home." The patient is confused and unable to answer questions. Select the nurse's best action.
A) Document the patient's mental status. Obtain other assessment data from the family member.
B) Record the patient's answers to questions on the nursing assessment form.
C) Ask an advanced practice nurse to perform the assessment interview.
D) Call for a mental health advocate to maintain the patient's rights.
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Chapter 8: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice
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Q1) 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.
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
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient says, "People should be allowed to commit suicide without interference from others." A nurse replies, "You're wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify death." What is the best analysis of this interchange?
A) The patient is correct.
B) The nurse is correct.
C) Neither person is totally correct.
D) Differing values are reflected in the two statements.
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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). The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for which problem?
A) Major depressive disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Dementia
Q2) Which scenario best demonstrates an example of eustress? An individual:
A) loses a beloved family pet.
B) prepares to take a 1-week vacation to a tropical island with a group of close friends.
C) receives a bank notice there were insufficient funds in their account for a recent rent payment.
D) receives notification that their current employer is experiencing financial problems and some workers will be terminated.
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) Two staff nurses applied for promotion to nurse manager. Initially, the nurse not promoted had feelings of loss but then became supportive of the new manager by helping make the transition smooth and encouraging others. Which term best describes the nurse's response?
A) Altruism
B) Sublimation
C) Suppression
D) Passive aggression
Q2) A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The patient states that a house fire is not likely. This counseling demonstrates the principles of:
A) flooding.
B) desensitization.
C) relaxation technique.
D) cognitive restructuring.
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Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with functional neurological (conversion) disorder. Which comment is most likely from this patient?
A) "Since my father died, I've been short of breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think it's just indigestion."
B) "I have daily problems with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. My skin is very dry and I think I'm getting seriously dehydrated."
C) "Sexual intercourse is painful. I pretend as if I'm asleep so I can avoid it. I think it's starting to cause problems with my marriage."
D) "I get choked very easily and have trouble swallowing when I eat. I think I might have cancer of the esophagus."
Q2) 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 tells a nurse, "I sometimes get into trouble because I make quick decisions and act on them." A therapeutic response would be:
A) "Let's consider the advantages of being able to stop and think before acting."
B) "It sounds as though you've developed some insight into your situation."
C) "I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting."
D) "It's good that you're showing readiness for behavioral change."
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
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) When a nurse finds a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight, the nurse should state:
A) "You and I will have to sit down and discuss this problem."
B) "It bothers me to see you exercising. You'll lose more weight."
C) "Let's discuss the relationship between exercise and weight loss and how that affects your body."
D) "According to our agreement, no exercising is permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight."
Q2) The nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "Monitor for complications of refeeding." Which body system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?
A) Renal
B) Endocrine
C) Central nervous
D) Cardiovascular
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A patient was started on escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago and now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to:
A) discuss with the health care provider the need to change medications.
B) reassure the patient that the medication will be effective soon.
C) explain the time lag before antidepressants relieve symptoms.
D) critically assess the patient for symptom relief.
Q2) A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is taking a tricyclic antidepressant. The patient says, "I don't think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up." The nurse should:
A) explain how to manage postural hypotension, and educate the patient that side effects go away after several weeks.
B) tell the patient that the side effects are a minor inconvenience compared with the feelings of depression.
C) withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider to examine the patient.
D) teach the patient how to use pursed-lip breathing.
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment. The patient asks, "Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's most appropriate response.
A) "You will be able to stop the medication in approximately 1 month."
B) "Taking the medication every day helps prevent relapses and recurrences."
C) "Usually patients take this medication for approximately 6 months after discharge."
D) "It's unusual that the health care provider has not already stopped your medication."
Q2) A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is hyperactive and manic after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
B) "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately."
C) "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help you."
D) "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this behavior?"
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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 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) An older adult patient in an intensive care unit is experiencing visual and auditory illusions. Which nursing intervention will be most helpful?
A) Place large clocks and calendars on the wall.
B) Place personally meaningful objects in view.
C) Use the patient's glasses and hearing aids.
D) Keep the room brightly lit at all times.
Q2) 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.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 19: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) A patient was admitted one day ago with a hip fracture sustained in a fall while intoxicated. The patient points to the Buck's traction and screams, "Somebody tied me up with ropes." The patient is experiencing:
A) an illusion.
B) a delusion.
C) hallucinations.
D) hypnagogic phenomenon.
Q2) Which statement most accurately describes substance addiction?
A) A chronic, relapsing brain disease associated with craving and a lack of control over use of a substance.
B) A disorder associated with tolerance to a substance as well as withdrawal symptoms if use is abruptly discontinued.
C) Behaviors associated with habitual use of a substance for the single purpose of altering one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness.
D) A behavioral disorder associated with selected personality features.
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) An adult comes to the crisis clinic after being terminated from a job of 15 years. The patient says, "I don't know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Hopelessness
B) Powerlessness
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Disturbed thought processes
Q2) Which communication technique is used more in crisis intervention than traditional counseling?
A) Role modeling
B) Giving direction
C) Information giving
D) Empathic listening
Q3) A nurse assesses an adult experiencing a crisis. An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to determine 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) 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) What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?
A) Outrage toward the victim and sympathy for the abuser
B) Sympathy for the victim and anger toward the abuser
C) Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser
D) Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser
Q3) What is a nurse's legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?
A) Discuss the findings with the child's teacher, principal, and school psychologist.
B) Report the suspected abuse or neglect according to state regulations.
C) Document the observations and speculations in the medical record.
D) Continue the assessment.
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) After assessing a victim of sexual assault, which terms could the nurse use in the documentation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Alleged
B) Reported
C) Penetration
D) Intercourse
E) Refused
F) Declined
Q2) A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. Which interventions should the nurse use while caring for this person in the emergency department? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow the person to talk at a comfortable pace.
B) Pose questions in nonjudgmental, empathic ways.
C) Place the person in a private room with a caregiver.
D) Reassure the person that a family member will arrive as soon as possible.
E) Invite family members to the examination room and involve them in taking the history.
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) A new nurse says to a peer, "My new patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 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 diagnosed with bipolar disorder."
B) "Suicide is a risk for any patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who uses alcohol or drugs."
C) "The thought processes of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder are usually too disorganized to attempt suicide."
D) "Racing thoughts during mania often prompt suicide among patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder."
Q2) Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?
A) As depression lifts, physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide.
B) Suicide may be precipitated by a variety of internal and external events.
C) Suicidal patients have difficulty using social supports.
D) Suicide is an impulsive act.
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) An adult patient assaulted another patient and was restrained. One hour later, which statement by this restrained patient necessitates the nurse's immediate attention?
A) "I hate all of you!"
B) "My fingers are tingly."
C) "You wait until I tell my lawyer."
D) "It was not my fault. The other patient started it."
Q2) The staff development coordinator plans to teach use of physical management techniques when patients become assaultive. Which topic should be emphasized?
A) Practice and teamwork
B) Spontaneity and surprise
C) Caution and superior size
D) Diversion and physical outlets
Q3) When a patient's aggression quickly escalates, which principle applies to the selection of nursing interventions?
A) Staff members should match the patient's affective level and tone of voice.
B) Ask the patient what intervention would be most helpful.
C) Immediately use physical containment measures.
D) Begin with the least restrictive measure possible.
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) A nurse cared for a terminally ill patient for over a month and always looked forward to spending time with the patient. When the patient died, the nurse experienced sadness and felt mildly depressed. Eventually, the nurse explains these feelings to a mentor. The mentor should counsel the nurse:
A) about stress-reduction strategies.
B) to seek therapy for dysfunctional grief.
C) about the experience of disenfranchised grief.
D) to consider taking a leave of absence to pursue healing.
Q2) An adult who was widowed 18 months ago says, "I can now remember good times we shared without getting upset. Sometimes I even think about the disappointments. I've become accustomed to sleeping in our bed alone." The work of mourning:
A) is beginning.
B) is progressing abnormally.
C) is at or near completion.
D) has not begun.
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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) 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 information should a nurse include in health teaching for adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their significant others? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tendency for genetic transmission
B) Prevention strategies related to substance abuse
C) Negative reinforcement strategies to help modify behaviors
D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually prescribed for hyperactivity
E) Cognitive therapy may help resolve internalized negative beliefs about self
Q2) The father of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I lost my job, so we have no health insurance." The mother says, "I must watch this child all the time. Without supervision, our child becomes violent and destructive." A sibling says, "My parents don't pay attention to me." These comments signify:
A) life-cycle stressors.
B) psychobiologic issues.
C) family burden of mental illness.
D) stigma associated with mental illness.
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused." The student is expressing:
A) reality.
B) ageism.
C) empathy.
D) advocacy.
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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