A 35-year-old female has intense fear of riding an elevator. She claims “ As if I will die inside.” The client is suffering from: A. Agoraphobia B. Social phobia C. Claustrophobia D. Xenophobia Correct Answer: C. Claustrophobia Claustrophobia is fear of closed space. Claustrophobia is a type… Read More »
Tommy, with a dependent personality disorder, is working to increase his self-esteem. Which of the following statements by Tommy shows teaching was successful? A. “I’m not going to look just at the negative things about myself”. B. “I’m most concerned about my level of competence and progress”. C. “I’m not as envious… Read More »
Joy has entered the chemical dependency unit for treatment of alcohol dependency. Which of the following client’s possessions will the nurse most likely place in a locked area? A. Toothpaste B. Shampoo C. Antiseptic wash D. Moisturizer Correct Answer: C. Antiseptic wash Antiseptic mouthwash often contains alcohol & should… Read More »
Nurse Myrna develops a counter-transference reaction. This is evidenced by: A. Revealing personal information to the client. B. Focusing on the feelings of the client. C. Confronting the client about discrepancies in verbal or nonverbal behavior. D. The client feels angry towards the nurse who resembles his mother. … Read More »
Norma, a 42-year-old client with a diagnosis of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia lives in a rooming house that has a weekly nursing clinic. She scratches while she tells the nurse she feels creatures eating away at her skin. Which of the following interventions should be done first? A. Talk about his hallucinations and fears. B.… Read More »
Which of the following assessments would provide the best information about the client’s physiologic response and the effectiveness of the medication prescribed specifically for alcohol withdrawal? A. Sleeping pattern B. Mental alertness C. Nutritional status D. Vital signs Correct Answer: D. Vital signs Monitoring of vital signs provides the… Read More »
Tristan is on Lithium and has suffered from diarrhea and vomiting. What should the nurse in-charge do first: A. Recognize this as a drug interaction. B. Give the client Cogentin. C. Reassure the client that these are common side effects of lithium therapy. D. Hold the next dose and obtain an order… Read More »
Ivy, who is in the psychiatric unit is copying and imitating the movements of her primary nurse. During recovery, she says, “I thought the nurse was my mirror. I felt connected only when I saw my nurse.” This behavior is known by which of the following terms? A. Modeling B. Echopraxia C.… Read More »
After administering naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, Nurse Ronald should monitor the female client carefully for which of the following? A. Respiratory depression B. Epilepsy C. Kidney failure D. Cerebral edema Correct Answer: A. Respiratory depression After administering naloxone (Narcan) the nurse should monitor the client’s respiratory… Read More »
Nurse Sarah ensures a therapeutic environment for all the clients. Which of the following best describes a therapeutic milieu? A. A therapy that rewards adaptive behavior. B. A cognitive approach to change behavior. C. A living, learning or working environment. D. A permissive and congenial environment. Correct Answer: C.… Read More »