NUR208 (NUR208)

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Priority nursing intervention for hyperactive patient with acute mania Answer: Setting limits on behavior as necessary Question: Medications for severe agitation Answer: Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Risperidone (Risperdal), Valproate (Depakote) Question: Behavioral characteristics of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder Answer: Preo...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations. The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes. The nurse performing this care should? Answer: Provide care in a kind matter-of-fact-manner. Question: A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder lies in bed all day expressi...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Cortisol is released in prolonged to a patient's prolonged stress. Which initial effect would the nurse expect to results from the increased cortisol level? Answer: Focused an alert mental status Question: Which is a priority nursing intervention when caring for a client displaying manipulative behavior Answer: discuss concerns about beh...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Answer: (level 1) Physiological Needs(air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing) (level 2) Safety and Security(health, property) (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection(friendship, family, connection) (level 4) Self Esteem(respect, self esteem, freedom, recognition) (level 5) Self Actualization (desire to bec...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: An entry level registered nurse works with patients in a community setting. Which groups should this nurse expect to lead? Answer: Symptom management, medication education, and self care groups Question: A client has been involuntarily admitted to an inpatient behavioral health unit. During this admission, which of the following rights does...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Therapeutic communication occurs when Answer: With a plan and purpose Question: When does social communication occur Answer: Equal levels of intimacy,sharing, and the opportunity for spontaneity Question: How does therapeutic and social communication differ Answer: The focus is on the patients agenda, rather than on a give and tak...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: First-generation antipsychotics are also referred to as conventional antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. These drugs are strong ____________ of the ________ for dopamine Answer: antagonists (blocking agents), D2 receptors Question: examples of first generation antipsychotics Answer: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) ...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: The nurse is assessing a child with ADHD. When observing the child's behavior, the nurse notices the child talks excessively, fidgets, and jumps up and down frequently. What essential information should the nurse obtain to effectively manage this child's care Answer: inquire about sleep and eating patterns Question: Someone diagnosed with...