N322 mental health Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A mature, professional couple plans a large wedding in a city 100 miles from their home. Which response is most likely to be associated with this experience? A. Distress B. Eustress C. Acute stress D. Depersonalization -ANSWER B. Eustress A college student has been experiencing significant stress associated with academic demands. Last month, the student began attending yoga sessions three times a week. Which outcome indicates this activity has been successful? A. The student reports ...

stress related illnesses - ANSWER- cardiovascular diseases - cancer - arthritis - multiple sclerosis - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - fibromyalgia - colds - asthma effects of long-term stress on the brain - ANSWER- short term memory loss - decreased concentration - accident prone - sleep disturbances effects of long-term stress on the mouth and throat - ANSWER- increased dryness can lead to difficulty talking - spasms of the throat, causing difficulty swallowing and fighting i...

who appears to be experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following should be the nurse's initial action? a. teach the client strategies to decrease the hallucinations b. check that the client is on antipsychotic meds c. establish rapport with the client d. explore what the voices are saying to the client - c. establish rapport with the client Four days after admission, a client who is taking haloperidol (Haldol) is pacing up and down the hallway. The nurse observes and ass...

A mature, professional couple plans a large wedding in a city 100 miles from their home. Which response is most likely to be associated with this experience? A. Distress B. Eustress C. Acute stress D. Depersonalization - B. Eustress A college student has been experiencing significant stress associated with academic demands. Last month, the student began attending yoga sessions three times a week. Which outcome indicates this activity has been successful? A. The student reports improv...

A nurse in the outpatient mental health clinic is interviewing a client with schizophrenia who appears to be experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following should be the nurse's initial action? a. teach the client strategies to decrease the hallucinations b. check that the client is on antipsychotic meds c. establish rapport with the client d. explore what the voices are saying to the client -ANSWER c. establish rapport with the client Four days after admission, a client...

A mature, professional couple plans a large wedding in a city 100 miles from their home. Which response is most likely to be associated with this experience? A. Distress B. Eustress C. Acute stress D. Depersonalization -ANSWER B. Eustress A college student has been experiencing significant stress associated with academic demands. Last month, the student began attending yoga sessions three times a week. Which outcome indicates this activity has been successful? A. The student reports ...

A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective communication among family members? A. "If you keep saying that, I will tell everyone what you did last night." B. "She is always bossing me around. Should she do that?" C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?" D. "Please do not raise your voice at the children. I am the ...

N322 Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Practice Questions (Substance Use; Child, Partner, and Elder Violence; Sexual Violence; Anger, Aggression, and Violence) Answered!!