NSG 3160 Exam 2 with well explained answers

Mental status is defined as A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect C.) General Intelligence D.) Pt's perception - A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function A mental disorder is best defined as A.) Presence of phobia B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted - C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought C.) Airway, breathing, circulation D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions - B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance? A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary B.) Pt is oriented x3 C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriatelyD.) GAD score > 3 - A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall C.) Ask about pt's first job D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test - B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall