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Mental health nursing Exam 2
Mental health nursing Exam 2
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[Show more]What are the common symptoms of Depression? - ANSWER-1. Anergia - lack of 
energy 
2. Feelings of worthlessness 
3. Lack of self-esteem 
4. Guilt 
5. Helplessness 
6. Hopelessness 
7. Anger and irritability 
8. Changes in eating patterns 
9. Changes in sleep patterns 
10. Insomnia or hypersomnia 
11...
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Add to cartWhat are the common symptoms of Depression? - ANSWER-1. Anergia - lack of 
energy 
2. Feelings of worthlessness 
3. Lack of self-esteem 
4. Guilt 
5. Helplessness 
6. Hopelessness 
7. Anger and irritability 
8. Changes in eating patterns 
9. Changes in sleep patterns 
10. Insomnia or hypersomnia 
11...
A patient became severely depressed when the last of six children moved out of 
the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, No one cares about me. Im 
not worth anything. Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful? 
a. Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a ...
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Add to cartA patient became severely depressed when the last of six children moved out of 
the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, No one cares about me. Im 
not worth anything. Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful? 
a. Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a ...
A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist 
after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 
months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial 
visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me i...
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Add to cartA 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist 
after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 
months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial 
visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me i...
Flumazenil (Romazicon) has been ordered for a male client who has overdosed 
on oxazepam (Serax). Before administering the medication, the nurse should be 
prepared for which common adverse effect? 
A. Seizures 
B. Shivering 
C. Anxiety 
D. Chest pain - ANSWER-A. Seizures 
Rationale: Seizures are th...
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Add to cartFlumazenil (Romazicon) has been ordered for a male client who has overdosed 
on oxazepam (Serax). Before administering the medication, the nurse should be 
prepared for which common adverse effect? 
A. Seizures 
B. Shivering 
C. Anxiety 
D. Chest pain - ANSWER-A. Seizures 
Rationale: Seizures are th...
The nurse is assigned to the care of a patient admitted to the mental health unit. 
Which behaviors by the nurse reflect the essential principles of therapeutic 
relationship? Select all that apply. 
a. Empowering the patient to make decisions regarding care 
b. Looking beyond the illness when inter...
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Add to cartThe nurse is assigned to the care of a patient admitted to the mental health unit. 
Which behaviors by the nurse reflect the essential principles of therapeutic 
relationship? Select all that apply. 
a. Empowering the patient to make decisions regarding care 
b. Looking beyond the illness when inter...
Interventions when a client is at risk for suicide? - ANSWER-Remove 
shoestrings, curtain Rods and glass items. Give the client plastic wear to eat 
with. 
Signs of a bipolar manic episode? - ANSWER-Risky behavior, high self esteem 
When a client is manic the best therapeutic communication is? - ANS...
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Add to cartInterventions when a client is at risk for suicide? - ANSWER-Remove 
shoestrings, curtain Rods and glass items. Give the client plastic wear to eat 
with. 
Signs of a bipolar manic episode? - ANSWER-Risky behavior, high self esteem 
When a client is manic the best therapeutic communication is? - ANS...
Children who exhibit extreme irritability, tantrums, and trouble functioning in 
school and with peers may be diagnosed with... - ANSWER-Disruptive Mood 
Dysregulation Disorder 
Mild depressive disorder may also be called... - ANSWER-Dysthymia (don't call 
them Eeyores please, but it is a helpful r...
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Add to cartChildren who exhibit extreme irritability, tantrums, and trouble functioning in 
school and with peers may be diagnosed with... - ANSWER-Disruptive Mood 
Dysregulation Disorder 
Mild depressive disorder may also be called... - ANSWER-Dysthymia (don't call 
them Eeyores please, but it is a helpful r...
Ask what it means even if we have an idea (unless there's a more therapeutic 
response, such as conveying what you DO understand) - ANSWER-How do we 
respond when we hear a neologism? 
Do whatever it takes to make them feel safe - ANSWER-If a pt is having a 
delusion that is paranoid in nature and ...
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Add to cartAsk what it means even if we have an idea (unless there's a more therapeutic 
response, such as conveying what you DO understand) - ANSWER-How do we 
respond when we hear a neologism? 
Do whatever it takes to make them feel safe - ANSWER-If a pt is having a 
delusion that is paranoid in nature and ...
Which theorist originally developed the concept of milieu therapy? 
a. Sigmund Freud 
b. William Glasser 
c. Hildegard Peplau 
d. Harry Stack Sullivan - ANSWER-d 
Dream analysis and free association are techniques in which modality? 
a. Patient-centered therapy 
b. Gestalt therapy 
c. Psychoanalysis...
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Add to cartWhich theorist originally developed the concept of milieu therapy? 
a. Sigmund Freud 
b. William Glasser 
c. Hildegard Peplau 
d. Harry Stack Sullivan - ANSWER-d 
Dream analysis and free association are techniques in which modality? 
a. Patient-centered therapy 
b. Gestalt therapy 
c. Psychoanalysis...
What is given to reduce muscle movement during therapy? 
Succinylcholine 
A pt has schizophrenia and reports auditory hallucinations - what intervention 
should the nurse include in plan? 
Promote the use of music to compete with client's auditory hallucinations 
Pt experiencing Mania what should t...
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Add to cartWhat is given to reduce muscle movement during therapy? 
Succinylcholine 
A pt has schizophrenia and reports auditory hallucinations - what intervention 
should the nurse include in plan? 
Promote the use of music to compete with client's auditory hallucinations 
Pt experiencing Mania what should t...
While on an inpatient unit, you are caring for newly admitted Alyssa, a 16 year 
old diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Number the following nursing interventions 
in order of priority: 
a. initiate a therapeutic relationship 
b. promote caloric consumption 
c. assess for suicidal ideation 
d. review ...
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Add to cartWhile on an inpatient unit, you are caring for newly admitted Alyssa, a 16 year 
old diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Number the following nursing interventions 
in order of priority: 
a. initiate a therapeutic relationship 
b. promote caloric consumption 
c. assess for suicidal ideation 
d. review ...
Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, 
symptoms, and seriousness are called: 
icity 
2.Acute episodes 
3.Remissions 
4.Exacerbations - ANSWER-4.Exacerbations 
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at 
increased risk for cont...
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Add to cartPeriods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, 
symptoms, and seriousness are called: 
icity 
2.Acute episodes 
3.Remissions 
4.Exacerbations - ANSWER-4.Exacerbations 
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at 
increased risk for cont...
the stereotyped repetition of words or phrases that may or may not have 
meaning to the listener - ANSWER-verbigeration 
ideas that are related to one another based on sound or rhyming rather than 
meaning. - ANSWER-Clang associations 
words invented by the client. - ANSWER-Neologisms 
a combination...
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Add to cartthe stereotyped repetition of words or phrases that may or may not have 
meaning to the listener - ANSWER-verbigeration 
ideas that are related to one another based on sound or rhyming rather than 
meaning. - ANSWER-Clang associations 
words invented by the client. - ANSWER-Neologisms 
a combination...
What disorder goes hand in hand with mood disorders? - ANSWER-ANXIETY 
Comorbidities: 
*substance abuse 
*schizophrenia 
*eating disorders 
Medical diagnoses often concurring with depression - ANSWER-*diabetes 
*cancer 
*stroke 
*epilepsy 
*cardiac disease 
Serotonin Syndrome - ANSWER--caused by exc...
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Add to cartWhat disorder goes hand in hand with mood disorders? - ANSWER-ANXIETY 
Comorbidities: 
*substance abuse 
*schizophrenia 
*eating disorders 
Medical diagnoses often concurring with depression - ANSWER-*diabetes 
*cancer 
*stroke 
*epilepsy 
*cardiac disease 
Serotonin Syndrome - ANSWER--caused by exc...
When intervening with a patient who is intoxicated from alcohol, it is useful to 
first: 
A. Let the patient sober up 
B. Decide immediately on care goals 
C. Ask what drugs other than alcohol the patient has recently used 
D. Gain adherence by sharing your personal drinking habits with the patient ...
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Add to cartWhen intervening with a patient who is intoxicated from alcohol, it is useful to 
first: 
A. Let the patient sober up 
B. Decide immediately on care goals 
C. Ask what drugs other than alcohol the patient has recently used 
D. Gain adherence by sharing your personal drinking habits with the patient ...
Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common symptom observed in 
patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder? 
a. "I'm so restless. I can't seem to sit still." 
b. "I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college." 
c. "I'm obsessed with counting telephone...
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Add to cartWhich response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common symptom observed in 
patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder? 
a. "I'm so restless. I can't seem to sit still." 
b. "I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college." 
c. "I'm obsessed with counting telephone...
What are the common myths about suicide? 
People who talk about suicide DO NOT attempt suicide 
People who talk about suicide are only trying to get attention 
Telling someone to cheer up is helpfulIf you mention the word suicide, you might plant the idea into someone's mind 
If someone survives a ...
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Add to cartWhat are the common myths about suicide? 
People who talk about suicide DO NOT attempt suicide 
People who talk about suicide are only trying to get attention 
Telling someone to cheer up is helpfulIf you mention the word suicide, you might plant the idea into someone's mind 
If someone survives a ...
1. You are caring for Maggie, a 78-year-old with Alzheimer's disease and Stage 
III breast cancer who can no longer communicate verbally. What is the 
appropriate way to assess Maggie's pain? 
a. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale 
b. The McGill Pain Questionnaire 
c. Direct questioning with t...
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Add to cart1. You are caring for Maggie, a 78-year-old with Alzheimer's disease and Stage 
III breast cancer who can no longer communicate verbally. What is the 
appropriate way to assess Maggie's pain? 
a. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale 
b. The McGill Pain Questionnaire 
c. Direct questioning with t...
What are groups 
- used to help solve problems and develop coping mechanism 
- can treat a large number of patient care 
- group members help each other 
advantages of groups 
- engages multiple people at once in a treatment plan 
- saves resources 
- benefits all members 
- provide a safe setting f...
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- used to help solve problems and develop coping mechanism 
- can treat a large number of patient care 
- group members help each other 
advantages of groups 
- engages multiple people at once in a treatment plan 
- saves resources 
- benefits all members 
- provide a safe setting f...
Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that 
apply) 
a) Hallucinations 
b) Delusions 
c) ambivalence 
d) avolition 
e) anhedonia - ANSWER-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent feelings 
d) avolition- lack of motivation 
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure 
Positive...
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Add to cartWhich are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that 
apply) 
a) Hallucinations 
b) Delusions 
c) ambivalence 
d) avolition 
e) anhedonia - ANSWER-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent feelings 
d) avolition- lack of motivation 
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure 
Positive...
The nursing student correctly identifies which statements are true of the etiology 
of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? (Select all that apply.) 
- The cognitive model for OCD etiology focuses on childhood and environmental 
experiences of growing up. 
- The etiology of OCD is not definitively e...
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Add to cartThe nursing student correctly identifies which statements are true of the etiology 
of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? (Select all that apply.) 
- The cognitive model for OCD etiology focuses on childhood and environmental 
experiences of growing up. 
- The etiology of OCD is not definitively e...
what is the most important tool a psychiatric nurse can use? 
a. PRN meds 
b. assessment 
c. restraints and seclusion 
d. therapeutics - ANSWER-therapeutics 
what is NOT considered an environmental consideration? 
a. privacy 
b. temperature 
c. furniture 
d. assessment - ANSWER-assessment 
which is ...
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Add to cartwhat is the most important tool a psychiatric nurse can use? 
a. PRN meds 
b. assessment 
c. restraints and seclusion 
d. therapeutics - ANSWER-therapeutics 
what is NOT considered an environmental consideration? 
a. privacy 
b. temperature 
c. furniture 
d. assessment - ANSWER-assessment 
which is ...
A patient is brought to the ED by a friend. The patient displays constricted pupils, 
slurred speech, bradycardia, and shallow respirations. Based on these symptoms, the 
nurse should evaluate the patient for which of the following? 
Opioid intoxication 
A patient is brought to the ED by a friend wh...
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Add to cartA patient is brought to the ED by a friend. The patient displays constricted pupils, 
slurred speech, bradycardia, and shallow respirations. Based on these symptoms, the 
nurse should evaluate the patient for which of the following? 
Opioid intoxication 
A patient is brought to the ED by a friend wh...
A patient comes to the clinic for a 4-week follow-up after starting fluoxetine. What 
is the highest priority assessment question the nurse should ask? 
"How have you been sleeping?" 
"Did you drive to the clinic today?" 
"Has your stomach felt uncomfortable?" 
"Have you experienced thoughts ...
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Add to cartA patient comes to the clinic for a 4-week follow-up after starting fluoxetine. What 
is the highest priority assessment question the nurse should ask? 
"How have you been sleeping?" 
"Did you drive to the clinic today?" 
"Has your stomach felt uncomfortable?" 
"Have you experienced thoughts ...
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing mania. Which is the most 
appropriate nursing intervention? 
A. Provide consistency among staff members when working with the patient. 
B. Negotiate limits so the patient has a voice in the plan of care. 
C. Allow only certain staff members to interact ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient experiencing mania. Which is the most 
appropriate nursing intervention? 
A. Provide consistency among staff members when working with the patient. 
B. Negotiate limits so the patient has a voice in the plan of care. 
C. Allow only certain staff members to interact ...
a client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial 
intervention by the nurse is to: 
 the client next to the nurse's station 
 a night light and turn off the television 
 up the television and a soft light on during the night. 
 soft music during the night and maintain...
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Add to carta client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial 
intervention by the nurse is to: 
 the client next to the nurse's station 
 a night light and turn off the television 
 up the television and a soft light on during the night. 
 soft music during the night and maintain...
frontal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls voluntary movement, mood, 
expression of feelings, thinking, and judgment 
parietal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls perception and interpretation 
of sensory information, pain, touch, taste, and body position 
temporal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of...
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Add to cartfrontal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls voluntary movement, mood, 
expression of feelings, thinking, and judgment 
parietal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls perception and interpretation 
of sensory information, pain, touch, taste, and body position 
temporal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of...
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the community mental 
health nurse, "I usually spend all day watching television. If there's nothing good 
to watch, I just sleep or think about my problems." What is the nurse's best 
action? 
a. Refer the patient for counseling with a re...
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Add to cartA patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the community mental 
health nurse, "I usually spend all day watching television. If there's nothing good 
to watch, I just sleep or think about my problems." What is the nurse's best 
action? 
a. Refer the patient for counseling with a re...
A person has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and 
accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, "They're all plotting to 
destroy me. Isn't that true?" Select the nurse's most therapeutic response. 
a. "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants t...
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Add to cartA person has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and 
accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, "They're all plotting to 
destroy me. Isn't that true?" Select the nurse's most therapeutic response. 
a. "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants t...
What level of anxiety occurs in the normal experience of daily living, a person's 
ability to perceive reality is brought into sharp focus, and display symptoms of 
slight discomfort, restlessness, irritability, nail-biting, fidgeting? - ANSWER-Mild 
What level of anxiety does the patient's percep...
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ability to perceive reality is brought into sharp focus, and display symptoms of 
slight discomfort, restlessness, irritability, nail-biting, fidgeting? - ANSWER-Mild 
What level of anxiety does the patient's percep...
Eustress - ANSWER-Stress that produces from positive experiences 
this can cause as much anxiety as a negative stressor 
Anxiety - ANSWER-an uncomfortable feeling of dread that occurs from prolonged 
periods of stress 
Phobia - ANSWER-irrational fear 
stress-related medical condition - ANSWER-Lower ...
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Add to cartEustress - ANSWER-Stress that produces from positive experiences 
this can cause as much anxiety as a negative stressor 
Anxiety - ANSWER-an uncomfortable feeling of dread that occurs from prolonged 
periods of stress 
Phobia - ANSWER-irrational fear 
stress-related medical condition - ANSWER-Lower ...
Dyskinesias, akinesia, and akathisia compromise symptoms known as ______ 
______ - ANSWER-extrapyramidal symptoms 
______ ______- speaking in words or phrases with minimal related content - 
ANSWER-loose associations 
A patient that says "I can't go into that room. I can see the red eyes of the 
v...
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Add to cartDyskinesias, akinesia, and akathisia compromise symptoms known as ______ 
______ - ANSWER-extrapyramidal symptoms 
______ ______- speaking in words or phrases with minimal related content - 
ANSWER-loose associations 
A patient that says "I can't go into that room. I can see the red eyes of the 
v...
Bipolar disorder and suicide ideations 
Identify Triggers 
Risk for violence: self-directed or other-directed related to: 
•Manic excitement 
•Delusional thinking 
•Hallucinations 
•Impulsivity 
•Depression 
•Multiple losses 
1. A suicidal client with a history of manic behavior is admit...
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Add to cartBipolar disorder and suicide ideations 
Identify Triggers 
Risk for violence: self-directed or other-directed related to: 
•Manic excitement 
•Delusional thinking 
•Hallucinations 
•Impulsivity 
•Depression 
•Multiple losses 
1. A suicidal client with a history of manic behavior is admit...
Which of the following actions best represents the basis or foundation of all other 
psychiatric nursing care? 
a. The nurse assesses the patient at regular intervals. 
b. The nurse administers psychotropic medications. 
c. The nurse spends time sitting with a withdrawn patient. 
d. The nurse partic...
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Add to cartWhich of the following actions best represents the basis or foundation of all other 
psychiatric nursing care? 
a. The nurse assesses the patient at regular intervals. 
b. The nurse administers psychotropic medications. 
c. The nurse spends time sitting with a withdrawn patient. 
d. The nurse partic...
Substances that lead to use disorders - ANSWER--alcohol 
-caffeine 
-cannabis 
-hallucinogen 
-inhalant 
-opioid 
-sedative-hypnotic 
-stimulant 
-tobacco 
addiction - ANSWER-you need it, if you don't have it may go into withdrawl 
intoxication - ANSWER-high, drunk 
tolerance - ANSWER-need more of ...
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Add to cartSubstances that lead to use disorders - ANSWER--alcohol 
-caffeine 
-cannabis 
-hallucinogen 
-inhalant 
-opioid 
-sedative-hypnotic 
-stimulant 
-tobacco 
addiction - ANSWER-you need it, if you don't have it may go into withdrawl 
intoxication - ANSWER-high, drunk 
tolerance - ANSWER-need more of ...
A person shoplifts merchandise from a community cancer thrift shop. When 
confronted, the thief replies, "All this stuff was donated, so I can take it." This 
comment suggests features of which personality disorder? 
a. Antisocial 
b. Histrionic 
c. Borderline 
d. Schizotypal - ANSWER-a. Antisocia...
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Add to cartA person shoplifts merchandise from a community cancer thrift shop. When 
confronted, the thief replies, "All this stuff was donated, so I can take it." This 
comment suggests features of which personality disorder? 
a. Antisocial 
b. Histrionic 
c. Borderline 
d. Schizotypal - ANSWER-a. Antisocia...
The nurse finds a client crying in his room. The client states, "I'm so sad and 
lonely. I'm sitting here crying like a baby." The nurse's best response is: 
a. "I think you are a fine man". 
b. "Why don't you get involved in the activity group?" 
c. "It's a gray rainy day. That's why y...
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Add to cartThe nurse finds a client crying in his room. The client states, "I'm so sad and 
lonely. I'm sitting here crying like a baby." The nurse's best response is: 
a. "I think you are a fine man". 
b. "Why don't you get involved in the activity group?" 
c. "It's a gray rainy day. That's why y...
What are intentional torts? - ANSWER-Voluntary acts that result in harm to the 
client. 
Which of the following would be considered an intentional tort (select all that 
apply)? 
A. Malpractice. 
B. Assault. 
C. Battery. 
D. False Imprisonment. - ANSWER-Answer: B. Assault, C. Battery, D. False 
Impr...
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Add to cartWhat are intentional torts? - ANSWER-Voluntary acts that result in harm to the 
client. 
Which of the following would be considered an intentional tort (select all that 
apply)? 
A. Malpractice. 
B. Assault. 
C. Battery. 
D. False Imprisonment. - ANSWER-Answer: B. Assault, C. Battery, D. False 
Impr...
Three feet - ANSWER-The amount of personal space most people need 
Nursing communication - ANSWER-Patient centered to establish trust and build 
relationship 
Blocking - ANSWER-Loses train of thought; stops speaking because of an 
unconscious block. Example: Then my father... what was I saying? 
Cir...
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Nursing communication - ANSWER-Patient centered to establish trust and build 
relationship 
Blocking - ANSWER-Loses train of thought; stops speaking because of an 
unconscious block. Example: Then my father... what was I saying? 
Cir...
Discuss prioritizing as you triage your patient admissions when there are limited 
beds available in the inpatient setting. - answer-Seperate those who need rapid 
medical care from those with minor injuries, 
1, rescue, evacuation, food and shelter, medical attention, and safety. 
maturational cris...
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Add to cartDiscuss prioritizing as you triage your patient admissions when there are limited 
beds available in the inpatient setting. - answer-Seperate those who need rapid 
medical care from those with minor injuries, 
1, rescue, evacuation, food and shelter, medical attention, and safety. 
maturational cris...
1x sold
Lithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder 
Narrow therapeutic window 
Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 
1.5 mild toxicity 
1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 
2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity 
> 2.5 death 
Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vom...
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Add to cartLithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder 
Narrow therapeutic window 
Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 
1.5 mild toxicity 
1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 
2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity 
> 2.5 death 
Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vom...
When a colleague committed suicide, the nurse stated "I do not understand why 
she would take her own life." This is an expression of which feeling? - 
ANSWER-Disbelief 
Nurses should assess the lethality of the client's plan for suicide. What factor 
would be irrelevant to that assessment? - ANS...
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Add to cartWhen a colleague committed suicide, the nurse stated "I do not understand why 
she would take her own life." This is an expression of which feeling? - 
ANSWER-Disbelief 
Nurses should assess the lethality of the client's plan for suicide. What factor 
would be irrelevant to that assessment? - ANS...
Nurse Alex recommends that Ben come to the clinic . Based on the conversation 
with Jordan and Ben , which of the following findings supports Nurse Alex's 
recommendation for Ben and Jordan to come to the clinic ? - ANSWER-Ben's 
current mood 
Nurse Alex is reviewing assessment findings along with...
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Add to cartNurse Alex recommends that Ben come to the clinic . Based on the conversation 
with Jordan and Ben , which of the following findings supports Nurse Alex's 
recommendation for Ben and Jordan to come to the clinic ? - ANSWER-Ben's 
current mood 
Nurse Alex is reviewing assessment findings along with...
The nursing instructor talks with the student nurse in the adult psychiatric unit. 
The student tells the instructor that the cradle cap appears to be around a 
specific client's face. The instructor explains that this may be an indication of 
long-term lack of care as a consequence of what disorde...
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Add to cartThe nursing instructor talks with the student nurse in the adult psychiatric unit. 
The student tells the instructor that the cradle cap appears to be around a 
specific client's face. The instructor explains that this may be an indication of 
long-term lack of care as a consequence of what disorde...
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