Nurse Jonel is providing information to a community group about violence in the family. Which statement by a group member would indicate a need to provide additional information? A. “Abuse occurs more in low-income families”. B. “Abusers are often jealous or self-centered”. C. “Abusers use fear and intimidation”. D. “Abusers usually… Read More »
During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) the client receives oxygen by mask via positive pressure ventilation. The nurse assisting with this procedure knows that positive pressure ventilation is necessary because? A. Anesthesia is administered during the procedure. B. Decreasing oxygen to the brain increases confusion and disorientation. C. Grand mal seizure activity depresses respirations.… Read More »
When planning the discharge of a client with chronic anxiety, Nurse Chris evaluates achievement of the discharge maintenance goals. Which goal would be A. The client eliminates all anxiety from daily situations. appropriately having been included in the plan of care requiring evaluation? A. The client eliminates all anxiety from daily situations. B. The client… Read More »
Nurse Seymonne is caring for a client with depression who has not responded to antidepressant medication. The nurse anticipates what treatment procedure may be prescribed? A. Neuroleptic medication B. Short term seclusion C. Psychosurgery D. Electroconvulsive therapy Correct Answer: D. Electroconvulsive therapy Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective… Read More »
A client is experiencing an anxiety attack. The most appropriate nursing intervention should include? A. Turning on the television. B. Leaving the client alone. C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences. D. Ask the client to play with other clients. Correct Answer: C. Staying with the… Read More »
Mario is admitted to the emergency room with drug-included anxiety related to over ingestion of prescribed antipsychotic medication. The most important piece of information the nurse in charge should obtain initially is the: A. Length of time on the med. B. Name of the ingested medication & the amount ingested. C. Reason for the… Read More »
A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of grandeur. This diagnosis reflects a belief that one is: A. Being Killed. B. Highly famous and important. C. Responsible for an evil world. D. Connected to the client unrelated to oneself. Correct Answer: B. Highly famous… Read More »
A 20-year-old client was diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which behavior is not most likely to be evidence of ineffective individual coping? A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior. B. Avoiding relationships. C. Showing interest in solitary activities. D. Inability to make choices and decisions without advice. Correct Answer: D. Inability to… Read More »
A male client is diagnosed with a schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would this client exhibit during a social situation? A. Paranoid thoughts B. Emotional affect C. Independence need D. Aggressive behavior Correct Answer: A. Paranoid thoughts Clients with schizotypal personality disorder experience excessive social anxiety that… Read More »
Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The most appropriate initial goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia is? A. Encourage to avoid food. B. Identify anxiety-causing situations. C. Eat only three meals a day. D. Avoid shopping for plenty of groceries. Correct Answer:… Read More »