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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Nurse Jen is caring for a male client with manic depression. The plan of care for a client in a manic state would include:
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Ramon is admitted for detoxification after a cocaine overdose. The client tells the nurse that he frequently uses cocaine but that he can control his use if he chooses. Which coping mechanism is he using?
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Richard is admitted with a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would this client exhibit during social situations?
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Nurse Mickey is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The most appropriate initial goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia is to:
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Rudolf is admitted for an overdose of amphetamines. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect to see:
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Nicolas is experiencing hallucinations and tells the nurse, “The voices are telling me I’m no good.” The client asks if the nurse hears the voices. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
The nurse is aware that the side effect of electroconvulsive therapy that a client may experience:
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
A dying male client gradually moves toward resolution of feelings regarding impending death. Basing care on the theory of Kubler-Ross, Nurse Trish plans to use nonverbal interventions when assessment reveals that the client is in the:
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
The outcome that is unrelated to a crisis state is:
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Miranda, a psychiatric client is to be discharged with orders for haloperidol (Haldol) therapy. When developing a teaching plan for discharge, the nurse should include cautioning the client against:
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Jen, a nursing student is anxious about the upcoming board examination but is able to study intently and does not become distracted by a roommate’s talking and loud music. The student’s ability to ignore distractions and to focus on studying demonstrates:
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
When assessing a premorbid personality characteristics of a client with a major depression, it would be unusual for the nurse to find that this client demonstrated:
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Nurse Krina recognizes that the suicidal risk for depressed client is greatest:
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Nurse Kate would expect that a client with vascular dementia would experience:
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Josefina is to be discharged on a regimen of lithium carbonate. In the teaching plan for discharge the nurse should include:
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
The psychiatrist orders lithium carbonate 600 mg p.o t.i.d for a female client. Nurse Katrina would be aware that the teaching about the side effects of this drug were understood when the client state, “I will call my doctor immediately if I notice any:
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Nurse Mylene recognizes that the most important factor necessary for the establishment of trust in a critical care area is:
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
When establishing an initial nurse-client relationship, Nurse Hazel should explore with the client the:
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) is prescribed for a depressed client who has not responded to the tricyclic antidepressants. After teaching the client about the medication, Nurse Marian evaluates that learning has occurred when the client states, “I will avoid:
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Nurse John is aware that most crisis situations should resolve in about:
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Nurse Judy knows that statistics show that in adolescent suicidal behavior:
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
David with paranoid schizophrenia repeatedly uses profanity during an activity therapy session. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Nurse Maureen knows that the non-antipsychotic medication used to treat some clients with schizoaffective disorder is:
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which information is most important for the nurse Trinity to include in a teaching plan for a male schizophrenic client taking clozapine (Clozaril)?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Ricky with chronic schizophrenia takes neuroleptic medication and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Nursing assessment reveals rigidity, fever, hypertension, and diaphoresis. These findings suggest which life-threatening reaction:
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