NURS 302 MODULE 4: BIPOLAR,
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOTIC
DISORDER PRATICE QUESTIONS || 160
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWER GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia experiences
command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse,
"Where do the voices come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing
reply?
A. "Your child's hallucinations are caused by medication interactions."
B. "Your child's abnormal hormonal changes have precipitated auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too little serotonin in the brain, causing delusions and
hallucinations."
,D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts." - ANSWER- D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance
of the brain, which leads to altered thoughts."
A patient is prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon) for the treatment of
schizophrenia. Which of the following would alert the healthcare
provider that the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of the
medication? Select all that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature - ANSWER- B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
The healthcare provider is teaching a group of students about the
biological basis of schizophrenia. Which of the following will be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
,D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the amygdala - ANSWER- A. Prenatal exposure to
influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: depressive episode
intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft). Family reports that the
client has experienced anorexia, insomnia, and recent job loss. What
should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
C. Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
D. Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment - ANSWER- A. Risk
for suicide R/T hopelessness
What is the main difference between an individual diagnosed with
bipolar I and bipolar II?
, A. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has had at least
one hypomanic episode.
B. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II disorder has had at
least one manic episode.
C. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has had at least
one manic episode.
D. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II disorder has had at
least one manic episode - ANSWER- C. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a manic episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode.
A nurse begins the intake assessment of a client diagnosed with bipolar I
disorder. The client shouts, "You can't do this to me. Do you know who
I am?" Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?
A. To reorient the client to person, place, time, and situation.
B. To redirect the client to the needed assessment information.
C. To provide high-calorie finger foods to meet nutritional needs.
D. To provide self and client with a safe environment. - ANSWER- D.
To provide self and client with a safe environment.
A nursing instructor is teaching about the prevalence of bipolar disorder.
Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOTIC
DISORDER PRATICE QUESTIONS || 160
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWER GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia experiences
command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse,
"Where do the voices come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing
reply?
A. "Your child's hallucinations are caused by medication interactions."
B. "Your child's abnormal hormonal changes have precipitated auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too little serotonin in the brain, causing delusions and
hallucinations."
,D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts." - ANSWER- D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance
of the brain, which leads to altered thoughts."
A patient is prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon) for the treatment of
schizophrenia. Which of the following would alert the healthcare
provider that the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of the
medication? Select all that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature - ANSWER- B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
The healthcare provider is teaching a group of students about the
biological basis of schizophrenia. Which of the following will be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
,D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the amygdala - ANSWER- A. Prenatal exposure to
influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: depressive episode
intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft). Family reports that the
client has experienced anorexia, insomnia, and recent job loss. What
should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
C. Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
D. Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment - ANSWER- A. Risk
for suicide R/T hopelessness
What is the main difference between an individual diagnosed with
bipolar I and bipolar II?
, A. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has had at least
one hypomanic episode.
B. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II disorder has had at
least one manic episode.
C. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has had at least
one manic episode.
D. An individual diagnosed with bipolar I has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II disorder has had at
least one manic episode - ANSWER- C. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a manic episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode.
A nurse begins the intake assessment of a client diagnosed with bipolar I
disorder. The client shouts, "You can't do this to me. Do you know who
I am?" Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?
A. To reorient the client to person, place, time, and situation.
B. To redirect the client to the needed assessment information.
C. To provide high-calorie finger foods to meet nutritional needs.
D. To provide self and client with a safe environment. - ANSWER- D.
To provide self and client with a safe environment.
A nursing instructor is teaching about the prevalence of bipolar disorder.
Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
