NGN PSYCH FORM A, B, C
1. The nurse anticipates which group of symptoms when caring fora clientwith
disorientation due to dementia?
A) Judgment alterations, memory deficit, irritability.
B) Anorexia and weight loss, fatigue, hopelessness.
C) Confusion, delirium, hallucinations.
D) Impaired motor skills, lack of coordination, mood changes.
Answer:A
Rationale:
characteristic symptoms of organic brain syndrome are judgment
alterations,memory deficits, and irritability
Wrong Answer: B, C, D
B) describes depression
C) describes delirium; rapid onset; secondary to physical illness,
medication,dehydration; interventions determined by underlyingcause
D) may indicate CVA
2. The nurse knows which statement is true regarding anorexianervosa?
A) Adolescent males are most affected.
B) Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of all mentaldisorders.
C) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa see themselves asemaciated.
D) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are self-indulgent.
Answer:B
, Rationale:
anorexia is fear of obesity, dramatic weight loss, distorted body image; 4-40% of
clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa die from
self-imposed starvation and its sequelae, involving fluid electrolyteimbalance and
multiple organ system failure
Wrong Answer: A, C, D
A) common in females 12-18 years old
C) have distorted body image
D) drastically reduce food intake and are preoccupied with foods thatcause weightgain
3. The client is brought to the hospital by the spouse. The client isboisterous,
quarrelsome, and unusually energetic. The spouse reports that in the past week the
client has not slept more than threehours a night, and has been buying extravagant
items that they cannot afford. Which understandingis basic to the care of the client
with episodes of elation and depression?
A) The client has nonspecific fears.
B) The client is easily stimulated by the surroundings.
C) The client has recurring unwanted thoughts.
D) The client has a well-organized delusional system.
Answer: B
Rationale:
attention span is severely disturbed and the client is easily distracted; behaviors are
characterized by flight of ideas and hyperactive activities; nursing care of clients
with elation should focus on the fact that the client is in an extreme state
ofexcitement
and is easily stimulated Wrong
Answer: A, C, D
A) describes anxiety
C) indicates elation
D) delusion is a persistent false belief
1. The nurse anticipates which group of symptoms when caring fora clientwith
disorientation due to dementia?
A) Judgment alterations, memory deficit, irritability.
B) Anorexia and weight loss, fatigue, hopelessness.
C) Confusion, delirium, hallucinations.
D) Impaired motor skills, lack of coordination, mood changes.
Answer:A
Rationale:
characteristic symptoms of organic brain syndrome are judgment
alterations,memory deficits, and irritability
Wrong Answer: B, C, D
B) describes depression
C) describes delirium; rapid onset; secondary to physical illness,
medication,dehydration; interventions determined by underlyingcause
D) may indicate CVA
2. The nurse knows which statement is true regarding anorexianervosa?
A) Adolescent males are most affected.
B) Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of all mentaldisorders.
C) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa see themselves asemaciated.
D) Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are self-indulgent.
Answer:B
, Rationale:
anorexia is fear of obesity, dramatic weight loss, distorted body image; 4-40% of
clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa die from
self-imposed starvation and its sequelae, involving fluid electrolyteimbalance and
multiple organ system failure
Wrong Answer: A, C, D
A) common in females 12-18 years old
C) have distorted body image
D) drastically reduce food intake and are preoccupied with foods thatcause weightgain
3. The client is brought to the hospital by the spouse. The client isboisterous,
quarrelsome, and unusually energetic. The spouse reports that in the past week the
client has not slept more than threehours a night, and has been buying extravagant
items that they cannot afford. Which understandingis basic to the care of the client
with episodes of elation and depression?
A) The client has nonspecific fears.
B) The client is easily stimulated by the surroundings.
C) The client has recurring unwanted thoughts.
D) The client has a well-organized delusional system.
Answer: B
Rationale:
attention span is severely disturbed and the client is easily distracted; behaviors are
characterized by flight of ideas and hyperactive activities; nursing care of clients
with elation should focus on the fact that the client is in an extreme state
ofexcitement
and is easily stimulated Wrong
Answer: A, C, D
A) describes anxiety
C) indicates elation
D) delusion is a persistent false belief
