n7 0
Which documentation of a patient's behavior best
demonstrates a psychiatric advanced practice nurse's
professional observations regarding the patient's psychotic
symtpoms?
A) Isolates self from others. Frequently fell asleep during group. Vital signs stable.
B) Calmer; more cooperative. Participated actively in group. No evidence of psychotic thinking.
C) Appeared to hallucinate. Frequently increased volume on television, causing conflict with others.
D) Wore four layers of clothing. States, "I need protection from evil bacteria trying to pierce my skin."
Questio 0/1
n 20 point
In using the communication technique of reflection, the
psychiatric advanced practice nurse:
A) Interprets the difference between a patient's thoughts and his or her behaviors.
B) Repeats something that the patient has said to encourage the patient to give more information.
C) Provides prompts such as "tell me more."
D) Seeks more information in order to have a more clear understanding.
Questio 0/1
n 31 point
Which one of the following is not true regarding the mental
status examination?
A) Racing thoughts are considered part of the thought process
B) Blunted is a term used to describe affect
C) Hallucinations are part of thought content
Which documentation of a patient's behavior best
demonstrates a psychiatric advanced practice nurse's
professional observations regarding the patient's psychotic
symtpoms?
A) Isolates self from others. Frequently fell asleep during group. Vital signs stable.
B) Calmer; more cooperative. Participated actively in group. No evidence of psychotic thinking.
C) Appeared to hallucinate. Frequently increased volume on television, causing conflict with others.
D) Wore four layers of clothing. States, "I need protection from evil bacteria trying to pierce my skin."
Questio 0/1
n 20 point
In using the communication technique of reflection, the
psychiatric advanced practice nurse:
A) Interprets the difference between a patient's thoughts and his or her behaviors.
B) Repeats something that the patient has said to encourage the patient to give more information.
C) Provides prompts such as "tell me more."
D) Seeks more information in order to have a more clear understanding.
Questio 0/1
n 31 point
Which one of the following is not true regarding the mental
status examination?
A) Racing thoughts are considered part of the thought process
B) Blunted is a term used to describe affect
C) Hallucinations are part of thought content
