Therapeutic Communication in Nursing Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Therapeutic Communication in Nursing explores the principles, techniques, and importance of effective communication within the nurse-patient relationship. The course covers verbal and nonverbal communication strategies, active listening, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the management of challenging conversations in healthcare settings. Students learn to foster trust, support patient autonomy, and facilitate holistic care through evidence-based communication methods. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interactions that respect patient dignity, enhance psychological well-being, and improve clinical outcomes, preparing students to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and ethical considerations in diverse healthcare environments.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Edition by
Katherine M. Fortinash
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Chapter 1: Psychiatric Nursing: Theory, Principles, and Trends
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Q1) Which psychiatric nursing intervention shows an understanding of integrated care?
A) A chronically abused woman is assessed for anxiety.
B) A manic patient is taken to the gym to use the exercise equipment.
C) The older adult diagnosed with depression is monitored for suicidal ideations.
D) A teenager who refuses to obey the unit's rules is not allow to play video games.
Answer: A
Q2) Mental health care reform has called for parity between psychiatric and medical diagnoses.Which is an example of such parity?
A) Depression treatment is not paid for as readily as is treatment for asthma.
B) The mentally ill patient will be protected by law against social stigma.
C) Medical practitioners are trained to be proficient at treating mental disorders.
D) Psychiatric service reimbursement will be equivalent to that of medical services.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Nursing Practice in the Clinical Setting
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Q1) The nurse is attempting to provide a safe environment for a patient at great risk for self-harm.Which intervention shows an understanding of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A) Using physical restraints only after all other options have been proven ineffective
B) Referring to the facility's policies manual for guidelines for applying physical restraints
C) Collecting data regarding the short-term effects of using physical restraints on an aggressive patient
D) Requiring constant monitoring of a patient whose inability to self-regulate anger has required the use of physical restraints
Answer: B
Q2) Which statement is an example of an inference?
A) "He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot."
B) "He states he binges after arguing with his wife."
C) "You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day."
D) "So you are saying that you were drinking earlier today."
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Process and Standards of Care
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Q1) A patient who has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping related to ineffective problem solving has been involved in treatment for 6 months.The nurse determines that the planned interventions require revision when the patient states:
A) "I really don't think my psychiatrist actually helps me."
B) "I can't decide if I should get my own apartment or not."
C) "I can't accept that I will never be able to comfortably make decisions."
D) "I don't think I'm liked well enough to seek election as a committee chairperson."
Answer: B
Q2) The nurse assesses a patient's judgment by asking:
A) "Why did you run away?"
B) "When did you first start hearing voices?"
C) "What would you do if you smelled smoke in your home?"
D) "Do you believe you hear voices, or do you think it is in your mind?"
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Therapeutic Communication: Interviews and Interventions
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Q1) The nurse has been working for several weeks with a single mom who has been both verbally and physically abused by her children's father.Which nursing actions are appropriate for this stage of treatment? Select all that apply.
A) Asking, "How does it make you feel when he hits you?"
B) Providing information regarding women's shelters in the local area
C) Assuring the patient that her children can visit when she wants to see them
D) Sharing that, "I know leaving him is difficult but you need a plan if he abuses you again."
E) Responding, "You've certainly become more assertive; don't be afraid to stand up for yourself."
Q2) A patient is struggling to explore and solve a problem.The nurse determines that it would be therapeutic to offer alternatives.Which verbal introduction should the nurse incorporate in order to achieve this objective?
A) "Have you thought of..."
B) "You should..."
C) "Why don't you..."
D) "I think you need to..."
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Chapter 5: Adaptation to Stress
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Q1) Although stress may result from either a positive or a negative event,the physical effects are similar.Which statement best describes the long term effects of stress?
A) Eustress is likely to result in short term stress.
B) Chronic distress can take a toll on the individual.
C) Stress usually manifests in physical symptoms first.
D) Distress generally results in more effective coping skills.
Q2) Which are expected outcomes for a patient who is effectively implementing a decision tree to enhance their problem-solving abilities? Select all that apply.
A) A large, complex problem will be turned into a series of smaller, manageable problems.
B) The patient will not be overwhelmed and made to feel powerless by the problem.
C) The problem and the resulting stress will be clearly and concisely defined.
D) All resulting stress will be eliminated and the patient will feel empowered.
E) Several different options for resolving the problem will be formulated.
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Chapter 6: Neurobiology in Mental Health and Mental Disorder
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Q1) A patient asks the nurse,"My wife has breast cancer.Could it be caused by her chronic depression?" Which response is supported by research data?
A) "Too much stress has been proven to cause all kinds of cancer."
B) "There have been no research studies done on stress and disease yet."
C) "Stress does cause the release of factors that suppress the immune system."
D) "There appears to be little connection between stress and diseases of the body"
Q2) The wife of a patient with paranoid schizophrenia tells the nurse,"I've learned that my husband has several close relatives with the same disorder.Does this problem run in families?" The response based on recent discoveries in the field of genetics would be:
A) "Your children should be monitored closely for the disorder."
B) "Research tends to support a familiar tendency to schizophrenia."
C) "There is no concrete evidence; it is just as likely a coincidence."
D) "Only bipolar disorder has been identified to have a genetic component."
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Chapter 7: Human Development Across the Life Span
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Q1) A patient is experiencing distress with midlife transition.Which statement provides support that the patient is successfully managing this stressor?
A) "I won't give up on my dream to be rich."
B) "Being rich doesn't necessarily make a person happy."
C) "I'll never be rich but I can save enough to live comfortably."
D) "I wasn't being realistic when I set being rich as my life's goal."
Q2) The nurse is assessing a child according to Kohlberg's developmental theory.Which statement would support the belief the child is showing appropriate behaviors of the pre-conventional state? Select all that apply.
A) "If I pick up my toys, can I get an ice cream cone?"
B) "I can't watch cartoons when I don't pick up my toys."
C) "I always pick up my toys because mommy needs my help."
D) "When I pick up all of my toys I make mommy very happy."
E) "If I don't pick up my toys, mommy could trip on them and fall."
Q3) A nursing diagnosis of hopelessness would be considered for an individual who:
A) Was consistently overprotected by family members
B) Was raised by parents who were strict disciplinarians
C) Had inconsistent, unpredictable physical care as an infant
D) As a teenager always felt unaccepted by his social peers
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Chapter 8: Culture, Ethnicity, and Spirituality
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Q1) The nurse identifies a patient as being in spiritual distress.Which patient statement supports this nursing diagnosis?
A) "I've never felt so alone before in my entire life."
B) "I don't know if I could get through this without faith in God."
C) "I've always relied on my faith in God but now I feel I've been abandoned."
D) "Why do bad things happen to good people? I've always been a good person."
Q2) The nurse plans to use pamphlets to teach a newly immigrated Vietnamese patient about diabetes mellitus.Before initiating this education,the priority information for the nurse to obtain is the patient's:
A) Ability to read and understand English
B) Readiness and ability to learn this material
C) Previous knowledge and interest in the subject
D) Willingness to participate and follow instructions
Q3) Which communication behavior would be considered uncharacteristic for a patient from a high-context culture?
A) Little direct eye contact
B) Use of global messages
C) Use of nonverbal symbolization
D) Arguing points with the physician
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Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Aspects in Clinical Practice
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Q1) After the nurse discovered a medication error had been made,the patient was carefully observed and effectively treated for symptoms of a headache.What element of malpractice is most critical in determining the nurse's liability?
A) The nurse owed a legal duty to the patient.
B) The nurse breached the recognized duty.
C) The patient suffered harm as a result of the act.
D) The harm was a direct result of the nursing act.
Q2) An advanced practice nurse evaluates a patient for emergency commitment because of the likelihood the patient will do serious harm to others.Which statement best reflects the nurse's role as patient advocate during the assessment process?
A) "Tell me about any delusions you are experiencing."
B) "I understand you have had some difficulty today."
C) "Tell me why you need to threaten or hurt others around you."
D) "Threatening to hurt others will require that you be committed to the hospital."
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Chapter 10: Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
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Q1) Which lifestyle changes should the nurse incorporate in the nursing care plan for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder? Select all that apply.
A) Stop smoking.
B) Limit caffeine intake.
C) Eliminate stress from your life.
D) Practice a relaxation technique daily.
E) Limit worrying to specific times each day.
Q2) Which assessment finding exhibited by a patient being assessed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)would be considered a defining behavior and support such a diagnosis?
A) Can describe the attack in great detail
B) Experiences dramatic swings in affect
C) Describes vivid "flashbacks" of being attacked
D) Is preoccupied with the need to "tell someone about the attack"
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Chapter 11: Somatoform, Factitious, and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) The nurse reinforces the recommendation of group therapy for a patient with a somatization disorder.What knowledge is this recommendation based upon?
A) Group therapy is the one therapy of choice for this anxiety disorder.
B) Group therapy is therapist driven and managed to eliminate stress on the patients.
C) The group will support the patient in all complaints of physical illness as well as emotional distress.
D) This therapy allows the patient to learn what has successfully worked for other patients with the disorder.
Q2) A patient has developed an acute loss of hearing and is diagnosed with a conversion disorder.Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
A) Hearing impairment
B) Panic-level anxiety
C) Disturbed sensory perception
D) Denial due to a medical condition
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Chapter 12: Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar, and Adjustment Disorders
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Q1) Therapeutic interactions between the nurse and a manic patient will be facilitated when the nurse:
A) Uses a calm, matter-of-fact approach to structuring
B) Focuses primarily on enforcing rigid limits on behaviors
C) Implements a laissez-faire approach to the patient's symptoms
D) Encourages the patient to use humor and wit to redirect energy
Q2) Which of the following statements would correctly serve as a basis for teaching a family the usual outcome of an adjustment disorder?
A) The symptoms will likely resolve completely.
B) The patient may continue to be in danger of self-harm.
C) Medications are frequently used to mask the symptoms.
D) Relaxation is an effective tool to decrease and manage stress.
Q3) Which nursing diagnosis would relate to the primary nursing concern related to a recently written prescription for amitriptyline (Elavil)50 mg tid?
A) Anxiety
B) Ineffective coping
C) Risk for self-injury
D) Chronic low self-esteem
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Chapter 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) What response would be anticipated when a patient who received chlorpromazine (Thorazine)for 15 years to treat schizophrenia is switched to Seroquel (quetiapine)?
A) Development of pseudoparkinsonism
B) Development of dystonic reactions
C) Improvement in tardive dyskinesia
D) Worsening of anticholinergic symptoms
Q2) A patient with catatonic schizophrenia has been standing with his left arm upraised and his right foot off the floor for the majority of the last 20 hours,eating only when allowed to eat standing up.Which nursing intervention has priority for this patient?
A) Providing high-calorie drinks hourly
B) Assessing for lower extremity edema bid
C) Taking the patient to activities therapy once daily
D) Encouraging the patient to sit or lie down for 30 minutes hourly
Q3) What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a catatonic patient?
A) Ineffective coping
B) Impaired physical mobility
C) Impaired social interaction
D) Risk for deficient fluid volume
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Chapter 14: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A 27-year-old woman diagnosed with borderline personality disorder displays a labile affect,impulsivity,frequent angry outbursts,and difficulty tolerating her angry feelings without self-injury.A priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is:
A) Anxiety
B) Risk for self-mutilation
C) Risk for other-directed violence
D) Ineffective coping
Q2) When analyzing the behaviors of a 23-year-old who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder,the nurse recognizes that which nursing diagnosis would be pertinent to his care?
A) Risk for self-mutilation
B) Disturbed personal identity
C) Impaired social interaction
D) Social isolation
Q3) Which observation is supportive of a diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder?
A) Talks about "my three failed marriages"
B) Cries loudly whenever requests are denied
C) Fears criticism from others, including staff
D) Shows no remorse when accidentally breaking another patient's bracelet
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Chapter 15: Substance Related Disorders and Addictive Behaviors
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Q1) Which factor has the greatest negative impact on the use of laboratory serum alcohol results in determining legal intoxication?
A) The variable time it takes to metabolize alcohol in the body
B) States differs greatly in their definitions of legal intoxication
C) Legal issues with securing consent for the test from an impaired patient
D) The relatively short period of time alcohol can be detected in the blood
Q2) Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?
A) Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tingling
B) Having the patient, "describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends."
C) Asking, "Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take."
D) Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health
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Chapter 16: Cognitive Disorders: Delirium, Dementia, and
Amnestic Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is administering donepezil (Aricept)to a patient with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease.Based on this drug's mechanism of action,the nurse will seek evidence of improvement in the patient's:
A) Social behaviors
B) Existing delusions
C) Ability to tolerate stress
D) Ability to remember recent events
Q2) A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of hypoactive delirium.Which nursing intervention is supported by this diagnosis?
A) Encouraging fluids to minimize constipation
B) Frequently assessing both visual and auditory hallucinations
C) Scheduling frequent changing of position to prevent skin breakdown
D) Dimming the lights to help control eye discomfort resulting from cataracts
Q3) Which intervention has highest priority for a patient with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease?
A) Cutting the patient's food into bite size pieces
B) Providing fluids to the patient every hour while awake
C) Demonstrating to the patient how to put toothpaste on the brush
D) Assisting the patient in signing a birthday care for a granddaughter
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Chapter 17: Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
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Q1) Planning for a patient with Asperger's disorder will be facilitated if the nurse understands that this disorder is different from autism.The nurse will base care on knowledge that Asperger's disorder is characterized by:
A) Repetitive patterns of behavior
B) Age-appropriate language development
C) Stereotypic movements and speech patterns
D) Obsession with objects that move in a spinning motion
Q2) The parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD ask the nurse what current medications are available for their child.The nurse should list which of the following medications? (Select all that apply.)
A) Methylphenidate (Concerta)
B) Zolpidem (Ambien)
C) Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
D) Atomoxetine (Strattera)
E) Haloperidol (Haldol)
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Chapter 18: Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
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Q1) The mother of a teenager is concerned that the child may be anorexic.Which report of the teenager's behavior is support of such a diagnosis?
A) Insists she likes "really baggy clothes"
B) Will eat only lean protein, fruits, and vegetables
C) Has had one menstrual period in the last 2 years
D) Although she has grown 3 inches, she has gained no weight
E) Regularly claims that she will "eat later" but seldom does
Q2) Long-term prognosis for eating disorders is improved dramatically when treatment includes long-term cognitive-behavioral therapy.What statement provides the best explanation to the patient for this component to the treatment plan?
A) "This will help you identify a healthy, weight restoration diet."
B) "Medication alone will not help you from relapsing back to your old habits."
C) "In order to manage your disorder, you have to understand the root problems."
D) "Prognosis has been proven to be much better with both medication and therapy."
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Chapter 19: Sleep Disorders: Dyssomnias and Parasomnias
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Q1) During the assessment interview,a patient tells the nurse he has "sleep problems." Which question will assess for the use of substances that affect the quality of sleep? Select all that apply.
A) "Do you follow a low-fat diet?"
B) "Are you a big coffee drinker?"
C) "Do you indulge in an evening alcoholic drink?"
D) "Have you been prescribed an opiate-based analgesic?"
E) "Are you currently taking antianxiety medication?"
Q2) A patient tells the nurse,"I take herbal products like melatonin and valerian to help sleep." Which response will the nurse make to the patient?
A) "My aunt uses them, and they help her a lot."
B) "Studies show they are ineffective as sleep aids."
C) "They can cause serious side effects and should be avoided."
D) "Be aware that these products are uncontrolled, so preparations vary."
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Chapter 20: Sexual Disorders: Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilias
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Q1) Which finding would the nurse expect to assess in a 17-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with Klinefelter's syndrome?
A) Elevated sperm count
B) Decreased secretion of FSH
C) Gynecomastia in a teenage male
D) Hyperplasia of penis and scrotum
Q2) A patient who has a sexual disorder mentions to the nurse,"I don't know why I bother looking for help.They don't know much about sex problems." Which statement best describes the evolution of research on sexuality and should serve as the basis for the nurse's response?
A) Increased knowledge about sexual dysfunction has been available since the late 1960s.
B) Masters and Johnson were the first persons to explore the area of sexual dysfunction. C) Kaplan was instrumental in identifying the need for psychoanalysis in treating sexual dysfunction.
D) Sigmund Freud, a sexologist, based his work on scientific data from studying human sexual behavior.
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Chapter 21: Crisis: Theory and Intervention
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Q1) A patient who survived a tornado is without shelter and food,has lost his car,and has learned that several friends sustained injuries.To tailor intervention to the patient's needs,the nurse would make it a priority to:
A) Offer antianxiety medication.
B) Explore earlier life experiences.
C) Explain computer-based crisis therapy.
D) Arrange for an agency to provide shelter and food.
Q2) Which patient has the greatest risk for the development of a psychiatric emergency?
A) The schizophrenic older adult living on the streets
B) The anorexic young adult hospitalized for treatment
C) The orphaned teenager who lives with grandparents
D) The teenager who has a problem with authority figures
Q3) Which event has the potential for causing a situational crisis?
A) Losing one's faith in God
B) Losing a job after 10 years
C) Leaving home to attend college
D) Retirement from teaching school
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Chapter 22: Suicide: Prevention and Intervention
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Q1) The Emergency Department nurses were discussing a patient who seeks help almost every holiday by expressing suicidal ideation or making a suicide gesture.One of the nurses stated,"I don't think he is serious about hurting himself.Maybe we should not see him the next time he comes." Which response from the charge nurse is accurate in dealing with the patient who may be using suicidal behavior as a ploy to enter the hospital?
A) "He obviously needs the support he gets at the hospital."
B) "We should avoid showing any warmth the next time he comes in."
C) "Telling him we cannot see him may be the answer to stop this behavior."
D) "Each episode must be individually evaluated, and all options must be explored."
Q2) Which statement made by the patient who attempted suicide best indicates that the criterion for discharge has been met?
A) "I know who to call if I get depressed again."
B) "I've learned that there is hope and I don't have to hurt."
C) "I have good friends who are willing to help me with my problems."
D) "I do not feel like harming myself anymore and that feels so comforting."
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Chapter 23: Violence: Anger, Abuse, and Aggression
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Q1) An experienced nurse correctly notes that an important factor in assessing survivors of childhood sexual abuse is to be aware that they often experience long-term symptoms most closely resembling DSM-IV-TR criteria for:
A) Adjustment disorders
B) Schizophreniform reaction
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder
D) Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Q2) The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned,"Someday I'll have to leave him." Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
A) Patient will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks.
B) Patient will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation.
C) Patient will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation.
D) Patient will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse.
Q3) To provide nursing care to abused children and their families,the nurse must first:
A) Recommend removal of the children from the family.
B) Complete a comprehensive physical and mental assessment.
C) Refer each case to the appropriate social worker for follow-up.
D) Examine personal feelings regarding the trauma of child abuse and neglect.
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Chapter 24: Forensic Nursing
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Q1) The nurse demonstrates an understanding of the physical effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)when implementing which intervention for a patient who was abducted and assaulted three months ago?
A) Regular evaluations for suicidal thoughts
B) Explaining the need for appropriate use of a rescue inhaler
C) Providing reinforcement for the patient's new exercise program
D) Evaluating the patient's understanding of the proper use of analgesic medications
Q2) To best address the assault victim's psychosocial needs,the forensic nurse:
A) Warns the family that the patient will likely be suicidal
B) Suggests that the family provide continuous supervision of the patient for at least 30 days
C) Encourages the patient to discuss medication therapy with the physician prior to discharge from the ED
D) Provides education to both the patient and the family regarding the signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Chapter 25: Psychopharmacology
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Q1) A patient with rapid cycling bipolar disorder is not responding well to lithium.The patient tells the nurse,"It feels as though I'll never get well.I get better,and then I get worse." The reply that is based on knowledge of current therapy would be:
A) "You're feeling very discouraged aren't you?"
B) "It's not all bad, is it? Sometimes you like being high."
C) "Another drug, valproic acid, is proving effective for rapid cycling."
D) "If your kidneys hold out, the lithium will eventually control the symptoms."
Q2) A severely depressed patient has been prescribed clomipramine (Anafranil).For which medication side effects should the patient be monitored?
A) Excess salivation and drooling
B) Muscle rigidity and restlessness
C) Polyuria and coarse hand tremors
D) Orthostatic hypotension and constipation
Q3) A patient's serum lithium level is reported as 1.9 mEq/L.The nurse should immediately:
A) Restrict sodium and fluid intake.
B) Assess for signs and symptoms of toxicity.
C) Seek to have the patient transferred to ICU.
D) Notify the patient's physician immediately.
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Chapter 26: Therapies: Theory and Clinical Practice
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Q1) Which patient would the group co-leaders determine is demonstrating Yalom's therapeutic factor termed universality?
A) Patient A, who states he realizes he is not the only person who has a problem with loneliness
B) Patient B, who displays dysfunctional interaction patterns learned in his family of origin
C) Patient C, who states he finally feels a strong sense of belonging
D) Patient D, who openly expresses his anger about his work
Q2) The patient and the nurse have agreed on problems to be addressed during a short course of outpatient therapy.At the beginning of the appointment,the patient states,"I'd like to work on the issue of relationships today." Which assessment can be made?
A) Nurse-patient roles have not been clearly delineated.
B) The nurse should suggest several alternative behaviors.
C) The patient must be able to manage emotions before continuing.
D) The relationship is moving from orientation to working phase.
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Chapter 27: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) An impact the popularity of alternative therapy has on the nursing application of therapeutic interventions is that nurses:
A) Must be taught such intervention techniques
B) Need to possess understanding of herb-drug interactions
C) Will need in-depth courses to effectively use bio-electromagnetics
D) Will adopt the approach of regularly using more manual healing methods
Q2) When a patient asks for an example of an alternative or complementary therapy,the nurse would correctly identify:
A) ECT
B) Acupuncture
C) Response prevention
D) Classic conditioning
Q3) What nursing activity is directed towards addressing a major goal identified by Healthy People 2010?
A) Monitoring the urinary output of an older postsurgical patient
B) Educating a pregnant woman about the benefits of breastfeeding
C) Providing free depression screenings for single, teenage mothers
D) Providing a patient who has had several teeth extracted with a liquid diet
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Chapter 28: Grief: In Loss and Death
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Q1) A nurse plans care based upon the fact that anticipatory grief:
A) Is associated with a high risk for depression
B) Is associated with fewer expressions of guilt
C) Prevents development of symptoms of depression
D) Requires a longer period of time to effect resolution
Q2) An outcome for a patient experiencing anticipatory grieving for a spouse diagnosed with terminal cancer would be that the patient will:
A) Continue to be emotionally involved with the dying spouse
B) Develop protective mental mechanisms to allay the pain of spousal loss
C) Not voice threats of physical violence that is either self or others directed
D) Agree to stay at home and care for the spouse with appropriate assistance
Q3) During a bereavement group,one of the members states,"I should have been the one to die.My husband had so much to offer." The member was expressing:
A) An intention to commit suicide
B) Ambivalence and low self-esteem
C) Unresolved anger toward her husband
D) A need for attention from group members
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Chapter 29: Mental and Emotional Responses to Medical Illness
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Q1) Which intervention addresses a strategy identified by the federal government to achieve an HIV-free generation?
A) Nutritional programs that deliver meals
B) Free medications for the uninsured patient
C) Screening programs directed towards women
D) Home health personnel available to deliver care
Q2) Which factor should be the primary consideration when assessing the advisability of prescribing psychotropic medications for a patient with AIDS?
A) Nutritional status of the patient
B) Tolerance for oral medications
C) Characteristics of emotional distress
D) Length of time since the diagnosis was made
Q3) Which statement made by a patient with AIDS indicates that the patient is exhibiting symptoms associated with acute psychotic-type dementia?
A) "I move more slowly than I used to."
B) "I don't enjoy being with other people anymore."
C) "I'd like to stop the voices I hear in my head."
D) "I can't always remember where I put things."
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Chapter 30: Community Mental Health Nursing for Patients
with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
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Q1) To best respect the mentally ill patient's rights,no restricting intervention can be implemented without:
A) First securing the patient's informed consent
B) Proof that the patient is a danger to self or others
C) Initially attempting to secure the patient's cooperation
D) Securing an order from the patient's psychiatric care provider
Q2) Which action provides the nurse with evidence that a Hispanic patient diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years ago is likely to continue to benefit from social support after being discharged for a psychotic break?
A) The patient's brother and sister-in-law offer suggestions concerning the support they can provide after discharge
B) The patient's mother expresses an understanding of the need for compliance with the treatment plan
C) The family's religious leader visits the patient regularly and suggests part-time employment at the church
D) Friends of the patient offer to provide transportation to and from therapy sessions that the patient is scheduled to attend
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