PSYCHOSOCIAL ALL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Expect that your mood might take one to three weeks to begin improving"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to
treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
wait up to 3 weeks too see the full effects of the medication
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with mania. Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority?
The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of the night
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a new prescription for lithium. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
We will need to check you lithium levels in the next 3 to 5 days
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium
carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should make sure the client understands
that he must maintain consistency in his intake of which of the following dietary elements?
sodium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which
of the following should information should the nurse include in the teaching?
,You might experience some temporary memory loss after the procedure
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking lithium for bipolar
disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
take lithium with meals or a glass of milk
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse set up in the
room prior to the treatment?
EEG monitor
O2 state monitor
ECG monitor
A nurse is assisting in the development of a staff educational inservice about depression.
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a primary risk factor for
depression?
Chronic illness
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. When the nurse the client to join an
activity the client states, "What's the use?" Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing intervention?
Tell the client that its time for the activity, and accompany her to the activity
a nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory report for a client who has bipolar disorder
and recently starting taking lithium. The client's current lithium level is 1.2 mEq/L. Which
of the following action should the nurse plan to take?
, administer the regular dose of lithium
**normal lithium levels are 0.8-1.4 mEq/L
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of the following
findings indicates the medication is effective?
decrease in urge to smoke
The nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania.
Which of the following is an appropriate food choice for this client?
peanut butter sandwich
a nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety
disorder. The client received an upsetting telephone call and is now rapidly pacing the
corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
walk with the client at a gradually slowing pace
The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has depression. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
reinforce how to use assertive communication techniques
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute manic episode. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?
protect the client and others from impulsive behavior
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Expect that your mood might take one to three weeks to begin improving"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to
treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
wait up to 3 weeks too see the full effects of the medication
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with mania. Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority?
The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of the night
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a new prescription for lithium. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
We will need to check you lithium levels in the next 3 to 5 days
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium
carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should make sure the client understands
that he must maintain consistency in his intake of which of the following dietary elements?
sodium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which
of the following should information should the nurse include in the teaching?
,You might experience some temporary memory loss after the procedure
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking lithium for bipolar
disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
take lithium with meals or a glass of milk
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse set up in the
room prior to the treatment?
EEG monitor
O2 state monitor
ECG monitor
A nurse is assisting in the development of a staff educational inservice about depression.
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a primary risk factor for
depression?
Chronic illness
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. When the nurse the client to join an
activity the client states, "What's the use?" Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing intervention?
Tell the client that its time for the activity, and accompany her to the activity
a nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory report for a client who has bipolar disorder
and recently starting taking lithium. The client's current lithium level is 1.2 mEq/L. Which
of the following action should the nurse plan to take?
, administer the regular dose of lithium
**normal lithium levels are 0.8-1.4 mEq/L
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of the following
findings indicates the medication is effective?
decrease in urge to smoke
The nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania.
Which of the following is an appropriate food choice for this client?
peanut butter sandwich
a nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety
disorder. The client received an upsetting telephone call and is now rapidly pacing the
corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
walk with the client at a gradually slowing pace
The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has depression. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
reinforce how to use assertive communication techniques
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute manic episode. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?
protect the client and others from impulsive behavior
