ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING VARCAROLIS STUDY UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
Which statement indicates that a client hallucinates?
Answer:
"I see aliens every morning."
Question:
A client with a psychiatric illness tells the nurse, "It is very cold. I am cold and bold. The gold has
been sold." Which intervention would the nurse implement in this situation?
Answer:
Seek clarification from the client
Question:
Which does the catatonia specifier stupor indicate?
Answer:
Absence of psychomotor activity
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who reports auditory hallucinations. The nurse
teaches the client to say "Leave me alone" whenever the voices are speaking. What is the specific
outcome of this nursing intervention?
Answer:
The client gains conscious control over the hallucinations.
, Question:
While caring for a client with paranoia, the nurse implements the family-style serving of food to the
client. What does the nurse expect out of this intervention?
Answer:
The client will have decreased suspiciousness.
Question:
Which medication would the nurse prepare to administer to reverse extrapyramidal effects
associated with antipsychotic therapy?
Answer:
Amantadine
Question:
Which describes the purpose of group therapy?
Answer:
To improve reality testing and sense of cohesiveness
Question:
The nurse observes that a client with a psychotic disorder has frequent hyperthermia and indigestion
problems. Which pathway of the brain does the nurse expect to be affected in this client?
Answer:
Tuberoinfundibular pathway
Question:
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with schizophrenia who has an
altered thought process and extreme suspiciousness?
Answer:
Use the same staff as much as possible
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
Which statement indicates that a client hallucinates?
Answer:
"I see aliens every morning."
Question:
A client with a psychiatric illness tells the nurse, "It is very cold. I am cold and bold. The gold has
been sold." Which intervention would the nurse implement in this situation?
Answer:
Seek clarification from the client
Question:
Which does the catatonia specifier stupor indicate?
Answer:
Absence of psychomotor activity
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who reports auditory hallucinations. The nurse
teaches the client to say "Leave me alone" whenever the voices are speaking. What is the specific
outcome of this nursing intervention?
Answer:
The client gains conscious control over the hallucinations.
, Question:
While caring for a client with paranoia, the nurse implements the family-style serving of food to the
client. What does the nurse expect out of this intervention?
Answer:
The client will have decreased suspiciousness.
Question:
Which medication would the nurse prepare to administer to reverse extrapyramidal effects
associated with antipsychotic therapy?
Answer:
Amantadine
Question:
Which describes the purpose of group therapy?
Answer:
To improve reality testing and sense of cohesiveness
Question:
The nurse observes that a client with a psychotic disorder has frequent hyperthermia and indigestion
problems. Which pathway of the brain does the nurse expect to be affected in this client?
Answer:
Tuberoinfundibular pathway
Question:
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with schizophrenia who has an
altered thought process and extreme suspiciousness?
Answer:
Use the same staff as much as possible
