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An 86 year old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which statement
made by this patient best demonstrates resilience?
a. "I knew this would happen eventually."
b. "Attending my weekly water aerobics class is too risky."
c. "I don't need that silly walker to get around by myself."
d. "Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my balance."
Which basic intervention should a psychiatric mental health nurse plan to provide for a patient
diagnosed with a mood disorder?
a. Sharing clinical expertise to enhance patient treatment
b. Performing individual or group psychotherapy for the patient
c. Using appropriate diagnostic tests to monitor patient condition
d. Conducting stress reduction and health maintenance classes
, d. Conducting stress reduction and health maintenance classes
A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Which assessment finding best indicates that the patient
has a mental illness? The patient:
a. describes coping and relaxation strategies used when feeling anxious.
b. describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
c. can perform tasks attempted within the limits of own abilities.
d. reports occasional problems with insomnia.
b. describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a nurse add to the plan of care to
be achieved within 3 days?
a. Patient describes feelings associated with loss and stress.
b. Patient meet own needs before considering the rights of others.
c. Patient will identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events.
d. Patient will allow others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.
c. Patient will identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events.
A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance
form. Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
a. A psychiatric nursing textbook
b. NANDA International (NANDA-I)
c. A behavioral health reference manual
An 86 year old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which statement
made by this patient best demonstrates resilience?
a. "I knew this would happen eventually."
b. "Attending my weekly water aerobics class is too risky."
c. "I don't need that silly walker to get around by myself."
d. "Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my balance."
Which basic intervention should a psychiatric mental health nurse plan to provide for a patient
diagnosed with a mood disorder?
a. Sharing clinical expertise to enhance patient treatment
b. Performing individual or group psychotherapy for the patient
c. Using appropriate diagnostic tests to monitor patient condition
d. Conducting stress reduction and health maintenance classes
, d. Conducting stress reduction and health maintenance classes
A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Which assessment finding best indicates that the patient
has a mental illness? The patient:
a. describes coping and relaxation strategies used when feeling anxious.
b. describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
c. can perform tasks attempted within the limits of own abilities.
d. reports occasional problems with insomnia.
b. describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a nurse add to the plan of care to
be achieved within 3 days?
a. Patient describes feelings associated with loss and stress.
b. Patient meet own needs before considering the rights of others.
c. Patient will identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events.
d. Patient will allow others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.
c. Patient will identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events.
A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance
form. Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
a. A psychiatric nursing textbook
b. NANDA International (NANDA-I)
c. A behavioral health reference manual
