Psychiatric NP Tests Compilation Bundle

Which of the following criteria for the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is correct? A. Binge-eating an amount of food over 1 week that is somewhat larger than what one would normally eat B. Feeling in control over one's eating while binging C. Compensating by recurrently using a method to prevent w...

Under HIPPA, what is the insurance policy that allows you to hold the company's insurance for 18 months after leaving job? correct answer: COBRA T/F a patient has a right to make changes to their chart as well as see it correct answer: True Summarize general goals for healthy people 2020 co...

The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in human populations is called A).Mortality B). Prevalence C). Epidemiology D). Clinical epidemiology. correct answer: C). Epidemiology What phrase best describes the DSM-V? A).Is a multiaxial psychiatric assessment system ...

Physical tolerance and withdrawal symptoms can occur with stimulants. Stimulant withdrawal is characterized by which symptoms? correct answer: A violation of confidentiality because she informed the officer that the client wasn't there Two nurses are discussing a client's condition in the elev...

Which signs and symptoms are most commonly associated with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? Select all that apply. 1. Fear of gaining weight 2. Chemical dependency 3. Rigorous exercise program 4. Self-induced vomiting 5. Peculiar handling of food correct answer: 1. Fear of gaining weight 3....

1.A 42-year-old man comes to the emergency room with the chief com- plaint that "the men are following me." He also complains of hearing a voice telling him to hurt others. He tells the examiner that the news anchorman gives him special messages about the state of the world every night through the...

A 44 yo man who admits to drinking a few beers now and then presents for exam. After obtaining a history and performing a physical, you suspect he is a heavy alcohol user. Your next best action is to: A. obtain liver enzymes B. administer the CAGE questionnaire C. confront him with your observa...

what controls moods correct answer: norepinephrine; dopamine- wake up, make you move, worry, type A serotonin- pleasure, happy, laugh Major depressive correct answer: missing all three - need refered Serotonin correct answer: increase sarotonin decreased-implusivity, sex drive, aggression...

Mini Mental State Exam correct answer: Mini Mental State Exam correct answer: Judgement, language, recent and past memory, attention span, orientation, appearance 0-30 scoring max 30 no impairment 24-30 mild impairment 18-23 severe impairment 0-7 Suicidal Risk Assessment correct answ...

Top 10 Pediatric Conditions (2008 - 2010) correct answer: 2. Acute URI 3. Otitis media 5. Asthma 7. Allergic rhinitis 9. Dermatitis 10. ADD Youth in Foster Care correct answer: - 21-39% receive psychotropic (vs. 5-10% not in foster care) Guidelines for Psychotropic Medication in Kids ...

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 in h...

Leadership correct answer: Nurses should be leaders and engage with health professionals to transform and redesign health care. Team leadership models (3) correct answer: Decision 1, 2, 3. Decision 1 correct answer: Should the leader monitor the team or take action? Seek out, analyze and in...

NP core competencies correct answer: Scientific foundations. Leadership. Quality. Practice Inquiry. Technology and information literacy. Policy. Health Delivery system. Ethics. Independent Practice. Leadership competencies correct answer: Participates, advocates and coll...

The nurse has developed a relationship with a client who has an addiction problem. Which information would indicate that the therapeutic interaction is in the working stage? 1. The client addresses how the addiction has contributed to family distress. 2. The client reluctantly shares the family ...