PNR201 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Symptoms of manic state Answer: Extreme drive and energy, inflated
sense of self importance, reduce sleep, excessive talking with pressured
speech, racing thoughts, distracted by environment, over focused on
goals, dangerous goals
◉ Symptoms of depression Answer: Poor appetite, eating to much,
insomnia, hypersomnia, nervous, withdrawal from activities, sadness,
loss of interest, loss of joy, irritable, hard to concentrate, thoughts of
death
◉ Bipolar 1 disorder Answer: the most severe form, in which people
experience a euphoric, talkative, highly energetic, and overly ambitious
state that lasts a week or longer.
◉ bipolar 2 disorder Answer: a type of bipolar disorder marked by
mildly manic (hypomanic) episodes and major depressive episodes
◉ Bipolar assessment Answer: mood, behavior, thought processes and
speech patterns, cognitive functioning, thought content (delusions)
, ◉ Grandiose delusions Answer: beliefs that one holds special power,
unique knowledge, or is extremely important
◉ persecutory delusions Answer: beliefs of being targeted by others
◉ Communication techniques Answer: Firm and calm approach, short
concise explanation, identify expectations in simple terms, hear and act
on complaints, firmly redirect energy into a more appropriate channel
◉ Health promotion on bipolar disorder Answer: Give information,
warning signs of impending episodes, regular sleep and meals, exercise,
group and individual therapy
◉ Seclusion and restraints Answer: Have to document: the risk of harm
to self or others, the pt is unable to control actions, the other measures
have failed
◉ Pt in the manic phase are Answer: Highly distractable, hyperactive, at
risk for weight loss and dehydration
◉ Communication for bipolar disorder Answer: Clear professional
boundaries, calm, respectful, nonjudgmental, avoid shaming, lecturing,
or bargaining
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Symptoms of manic state Answer: Extreme drive and energy, inflated
sense of self importance, reduce sleep, excessive talking with pressured
speech, racing thoughts, distracted by environment, over focused on
goals, dangerous goals
◉ Symptoms of depression Answer: Poor appetite, eating to much,
insomnia, hypersomnia, nervous, withdrawal from activities, sadness,
loss of interest, loss of joy, irritable, hard to concentrate, thoughts of
death
◉ Bipolar 1 disorder Answer: the most severe form, in which people
experience a euphoric, talkative, highly energetic, and overly ambitious
state that lasts a week or longer.
◉ bipolar 2 disorder Answer: a type of bipolar disorder marked by
mildly manic (hypomanic) episodes and major depressive episodes
◉ Bipolar assessment Answer: mood, behavior, thought processes and
speech patterns, cognitive functioning, thought content (delusions)
, ◉ Grandiose delusions Answer: beliefs that one holds special power,
unique knowledge, or is extremely important
◉ persecutory delusions Answer: beliefs of being targeted by others
◉ Communication techniques Answer: Firm and calm approach, short
concise explanation, identify expectations in simple terms, hear and act
on complaints, firmly redirect energy into a more appropriate channel
◉ Health promotion on bipolar disorder Answer: Give information,
warning signs of impending episodes, regular sleep and meals, exercise,
group and individual therapy
◉ Seclusion and restraints Answer: Have to document: the risk of harm
to self or others, the pt is unable to control actions, the other measures
have failed
◉ Pt in the manic phase are Answer: Highly distractable, hyperactive, at
risk for weight loss and dehydration
◉ Communication for bipolar disorder Answer: Clear professional
boundaries, calm, respectful, nonjudgmental, avoid shaming, lecturing,
or bargaining
