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Neurobiologic factors are increasingly being explored as an explanation for aggressive behavior. Which is true? Brain neuroimaging studies show that aggressive behavior is linked to damage of brain structures located in the limbic, frontal, and temporal lobes. The nurse has been working on anger management with the client. The client yells during dinner, "Give me that salt shaker!" What is the best nursing intervention at this time? Remind the client about communication skills discussed ...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation D. Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication. - ANSWER-A. Prohibited a patient from using telephone A psychiatric nurse discusses rules of...

1. Anxiety is caused by: A. an objective threat B. a subjectively perceived threat C. hostility turned to the self D. masked depression Answer: (B) a subjectively perceived threat Anxiety is caused by a subjectively perceived threat A. Fear is caused by an objective threat C. A depressed client internalizes hostility D. Mania is due to masked depression 1. Clients who are suspicious primarily use projection for which purpose: A. deny reality B. to deal with feelings and thoughts that a...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs UNIT 2 Building the Nurse–Client Relationship • 5. Therapeutic Relationships • 6. Therapeutic Communication • 7. Client’s Respo...

Midterm Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum | Study Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Sexual dysfunction Answer: any difficulty in experiencing satisfaction from a sexual act in one of the four phases of the sexual response cycle: excitement, plateau, orgasm, or resolution -may result from biological, psychological, or social causes -may be lifelong...

dopamine hypothesis correct answer: the theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine What is the path of dopamine suppression by 5-HT? correct answer: 5-HT2A antagonism by atypical antipsychotics decrease serotonin release, thereby stimulating downstream dopamine. Increased dopamine reduces glutamate which inhibits release of inhibitory GABA (inhibits dopamine) Mesolimbic dopamine hypothesis: Hyperactivity of dopamine neurons in the mesolimbi...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs UNIT 2 Building the Nurse–Client Relationship • 5. Therapeutic Relationships • 6. Therapeutic Communication • 7. Client’s Respo...

NSG 322 Exam 2 New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct ( Latest 2024 ) 1. complex trauma Answer: developmental consequences of multiple traumatic events orprolonged exposure to trauma 2. complex trauma may develop from Answer: -maltx -neglect -abuse 3. immediate emotional response Answer: -numbness and detachment -anxiety/severe fear -guilt -exhilaration -ss -helplessness -depersonalization -disorientation -feeling out of control -denial -constriction ...

dopamine hypothesis - ANSWER the theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine What is the path of dopamine suppression by 5-HT? - ANSWER 5-HT2A antagonism by atypical antipsychotics decrease serotonin release, thereby stimulating downstream dopamine. Increased dopamine reduces glutamate which inhibits release of inhibitory GABA (inhibits dopamine) Mesolimbic dopamine hypothesis: Hyperactivity of dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic dopamine...

Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history for a deaf patient who can read lips? - Correct answer-speaking slowly During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an appropriate method to document this information? - Correct answer-Include it in the family history. Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview? - Correct answer-Use an open-ended approach; let the ...