ABS PSYC ATI-Dynamic Quiz = Schizo Test
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A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has
schizophrenia. The client asks the nurse, "Can I vote in the upcoming
presidential election?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse offer?
A. "Why do you want to vote while you are in the hospital?"
B. "I wouldn't worry about voting right now."
C. "We can work together to find out how you can get a mail-in ballot."
,D. "You'll have a lot more opportunities to vote after you get better." -
ANSWER-C. "We can work together to find out how you can get a mail-
in ballot."
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the
following statements by the client should the nurse recognize as an
erotomaniac delusion?
A. "My coworker is trying to poison me because he is afraid I'll take his
job."
B. "I have only met Jenny twice, but I know she loves me."
C. "I am selling my house before the earthquake hits in May."
D. "The foil on my walls prevents the government from controlling me."
- ANSWER-B. "I have only met Jenny twice, but I know she loves me."
A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial
interview, which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as
a positive manifestation of schizophrenia?
A. Anhedonia
B. Avolition
C. Flat affect
D. Hallucinations - ANSWER-D. Hallucinations
A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about involuntary
commitment. Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
, A. "My family cannot commit me because I am homeless."
B. "Even when I'm calm, I'll be forced to take psychotropic medication."
C. "At least 2 doctors must support the commitment application."
D. "I am afraid the doctors will make me have surgery." - ANSWER-C.
"At least 2 doctors must support the commitment application."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states, "I
like to play ball. Walk down the hall. Be careful; don't fall." The nurse
should identify that the client is using which of the following speech
patterns?
A. Pressured speech
B. Circumstantial speech
C. Clang association
D. Flight of ideas - ANSWER-C. Clang association
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has
schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the client's appearance is
unkempt, and he appears to be actively hallucinating. Which of the
following should be the nurse's priority assessment?
A. Perception of reality
B. Ability to follow directions
C. Physical needs
D. Mental status - ANSWER-C. Physical needs
Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Updated & Verified
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has
schizophrenia. The client asks the nurse, "Can I vote in the upcoming
presidential election?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse offer?
A. "Why do you want to vote while you are in the hospital?"
B. "I wouldn't worry about voting right now."
C. "We can work together to find out how you can get a mail-in ballot."
,D. "You'll have a lot more opportunities to vote after you get better." -
ANSWER-C. "We can work together to find out how you can get a mail-
in ballot."
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the
following statements by the client should the nurse recognize as an
erotomaniac delusion?
A. "My coworker is trying to poison me because he is afraid I'll take his
job."
B. "I have only met Jenny twice, but I know she loves me."
C. "I am selling my house before the earthquake hits in May."
D. "The foil on my walls prevents the government from controlling me."
- ANSWER-B. "I have only met Jenny twice, but I know she loves me."
A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial
interview, which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as
a positive manifestation of schizophrenia?
A. Anhedonia
B. Avolition
C. Flat affect
D. Hallucinations - ANSWER-D. Hallucinations
A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about involuntary
commitment. Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
, A. "My family cannot commit me because I am homeless."
B. "Even when I'm calm, I'll be forced to take psychotropic medication."
C. "At least 2 doctors must support the commitment application."
D. "I am afraid the doctors will make me have surgery." - ANSWER-C.
"At least 2 doctors must support the commitment application."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states, "I
like to play ball. Walk down the hall. Be careful; don't fall." The nurse
should identify that the client is using which of the following speech
patterns?
A. Pressured speech
B. Circumstantial speech
C. Clang association
D. Flight of ideas - ANSWER-C. Clang association
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has
schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the client's appearance is
unkempt, and he appears to be actively hallucinating. Which of the
following should be the nurse's priority assessment?
A. Perception of reality
B. Ability to follow directions
C. Physical needs
D. Mental status - ANSWER-C. Physical needs
