PSYCH EXAM 2 2025 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS ||AWARDED A+||
A nurse on a metal health unit is using the SAD PERSONs scale to collect
data about the risk of suicide among several clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk? - ANSWER- A
15-year-old male high school student
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a behavioral health clinic.
The nurse is reinforcing education to the client regarding phenelzine.
Select the three client statements that require further instruction.
1300:Middle-aged adult seen in a behavioral health clinic for continued
reports of severe and recurrent hypersomnolence, mood reactivity, and
distress.Client diagnosed with major depressive disorder after death of
spouse 3 years ago. Client suffered from lack of interest and pleasure,
change in appetite and sleep. While client voiced no plan for self-harm,
client admits that if they died, "That would be okay—a relief, actually." -
ANSWER- -I can expect my blood pressure to go up with his medication,
so i wont worry about those increases
-It is okay if i consume imported beer, but i must avoid wine
-I love overripe bananas. I am glad that I don't have to give them up
A nurse is assisting in caring for an adult client. The nurse is reviewing the
medical record to determine next steps.
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect
a finding, click on the finding again. 0730:Client was brought into the
emergency department by emergency medical services (EMS) from their
extended care facility for reports of altered mental status and decreased
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,oral intake for past 2 days because of nausea.Client claims to be unaware
of the reason for ED visit and reports blurry vision and feeling tired. -
ANSWER- -Altered mental status
-Blurred vision
-Dry mucous membranes
-Ibuprofen 600 mg by mouth three times a day
-BUN 48 mg/dL
-Creatine 2.4 mg/dL
-Sinus bradycardia rate 52
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in an outpatient clinic.
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. 0800:Adult
client whose spouse died recently reports headache and fatigue. "I worry
that I am just getting worse." Reports being "always tired" yet waking "well
before the alarm." Headache is dull but persistent despite intervention.
Client reports no appetite and no interest in doing anything. Client has had
troubles at work because they "cannot seem to concentrate."Client alert
and oriented. Thought process clear. Client tearful during interview, stating,
"I'm sad all the time." - ANSWER- -Safety
-Statements
A nurse is caring for a client and the provider suspects the client might
have frontotemporal lobar degeneration dementia. Which of the following
tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to confirm this
diagnosis? - ANSWER- Computed tomography
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and requires
assistance with bathing and getting dressed in the morning .he nurse
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, should identify that the client is in which of the following stages of the
disease? - ANSWER- Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who has Huntington's disease dementia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER- Impulsive behaviors
A nurse is assisting with planning a music therapy activity for a group of
clients who have dementia. Which of the following should the nurse identify
as the purpose for this activity? - ANSWER- Improve appetite
A nurse at a community center is assisting with an in-service to a group of
residents about decreasing the risk of acquiring Alzheimer's disease by
consuming food high in flavanol. Which of the following foods should the
nurse include? - ANSWER- Oranges
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who is in the
moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following client
findings should the nurse reinforce with the caregiver to expect at this
stage? - ANSWER- Difficulty getting dressed
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER- Tremors
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with " mad cow
disease." The nurse should recognize that the client has which of the
following types of dementia - ANSWER- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
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WELL DETAILED ANSWERS ||AWARDED A+||
A nurse on a metal health unit is using the SAD PERSONs scale to collect
data about the risk of suicide among several clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk? - ANSWER- A
15-year-old male high school student
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a behavioral health clinic.
The nurse is reinforcing education to the client regarding phenelzine.
Select the three client statements that require further instruction.
1300:Middle-aged adult seen in a behavioral health clinic for continued
reports of severe and recurrent hypersomnolence, mood reactivity, and
distress.Client diagnosed with major depressive disorder after death of
spouse 3 years ago. Client suffered from lack of interest and pleasure,
change in appetite and sleep. While client voiced no plan for self-harm,
client admits that if they died, "That would be okay—a relief, actually." -
ANSWER- -I can expect my blood pressure to go up with his medication,
so i wont worry about those increases
-It is okay if i consume imported beer, but i must avoid wine
-I love overripe bananas. I am glad that I don't have to give them up
A nurse is assisting in caring for an adult client. The nurse is reviewing the
medical record to determine next steps.
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect
a finding, click on the finding again. 0730:Client was brought into the
emergency department by emergency medical services (EMS) from their
extended care facility for reports of altered mental status and decreased
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,oral intake for past 2 days because of nausea.Client claims to be unaware
of the reason for ED visit and reports blurry vision and feeling tired. -
ANSWER- -Altered mental status
-Blurred vision
-Dry mucous membranes
-Ibuprofen 600 mg by mouth three times a day
-BUN 48 mg/dL
-Creatine 2.4 mg/dL
-Sinus bradycardia rate 52
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in an outpatient clinic.
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. 0800:Adult
client whose spouse died recently reports headache and fatigue. "I worry
that I am just getting worse." Reports being "always tired" yet waking "well
before the alarm." Headache is dull but persistent despite intervention.
Client reports no appetite and no interest in doing anything. Client has had
troubles at work because they "cannot seem to concentrate."Client alert
and oriented. Thought process clear. Client tearful during interview, stating,
"I'm sad all the time." - ANSWER- -Safety
-Statements
A nurse is caring for a client and the provider suspects the client might
have frontotemporal lobar degeneration dementia. Which of the following
tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to confirm this
diagnosis? - ANSWER- Computed tomography
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and requires
assistance with bathing and getting dressed in the morning .he nurse
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, should identify that the client is in which of the following stages of the
disease? - ANSWER- Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who has Huntington's disease dementia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER- Impulsive behaviors
A nurse is assisting with planning a music therapy activity for a group of
clients who have dementia. Which of the following should the nurse identify
as the purpose for this activity? - ANSWER- Improve appetite
A nurse at a community center is assisting with an in-service to a group of
residents about decreasing the risk of acquiring Alzheimer's disease by
consuming food high in flavanol. Which of the following foods should the
nurse include? - ANSWER- Oranges
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who is in the
moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following client
findings should the nurse reinforce with the caregiver to expect at this
stage? - ANSWER- Difficulty getting dressed
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER- Tremors
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with " mad cow
disease." The nurse should recognize that the client has which of the
following types of dementia - ANSWER- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
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