NR326 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+
Which of the following is a correct assumption regarding the concept of
crisis?
A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or
deterioration
Crises occurs when an individual:
Experiences a stressor and perceives coping strategies to be ineffective
Amanda's mobile home was destroyed by a tornado. Amanda received only
minor injuries, but is experiencing disabling anxiety in the aftermath of the
event. This type of crisis is called:
- ♥ Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
- (Adventitious)
The most appropriate crisis intervention with Amanda (#3) would be to:
Discuss stages of grief and feelings associated with each
A nurse is conducting chart reviews of multiple clients at a community
mental health facility. Which of the following events is an example of a client
experiencing a maturational crisis?
,Marriage
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a crisis. Which of the
following medications might the provider prescribe? (select all that apply)
- Paroxetine
- Lorazepam
Crisis medication
- Paroxetine
- Lorazepam
A nurse is conducting a group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the
following statements made by a client is an example of aggressive-
communication?
"You'd better listen to me."
A nurse is caring for a client who is speaking in a loud voice with clenched
fists. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Request that other staff members remain close by
A nurse is assessing a client in an inpatient mental health unit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect if the client is in the pre-assaultive
stage of violence? (Select all that apply)
- Hyperverbal
, - Facial grimacing
- Agitation
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health facility who gets
up from a chair and throws it across the day room. Which of the following is
the priority nursing action?
Move the client away from others
A nurse is caring for a client who is screaming at staff members and other
clients. Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse to the
client?
"Stop screaming and walk with me down the hallway."
Andrew, a NYC Firefighter and his entire unit responded to the terrorist
attacks at the World Trade Center. He and his friend, Carlo, entered the area
together. Carlo was killed when the building collapsed. Andrew was injured,
but survived. Andrew has been having nightmares and anxiety/panic attacks.
He says to his nurse at the clinic, "I don't know why Carlo didn't make it and I
did!" This statement by Andrew suggest that he is experiencing:
Survivor's guilt
Intervention with Andrew (12) would include:
- Encouraging expression of feelings
- Antianxiety medications
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+
Which of the following is a correct assumption regarding the concept of
crisis?
A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or
deterioration
Crises occurs when an individual:
Experiences a stressor and perceives coping strategies to be ineffective
Amanda's mobile home was destroyed by a tornado. Amanda received only
minor injuries, but is experiencing disabling anxiety in the aftermath of the
event. This type of crisis is called:
- ♥ Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
- (Adventitious)
The most appropriate crisis intervention with Amanda (#3) would be to:
Discuss stages of grief and feelings associated with each
A nurse is conducting chart reviews of multiple clients at a community
mental health facility. Which of the following events is an example of a client
experiencing a maturational crisis?
,Marriage
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a crisis. Which of the
following medications might the provider prescribe? (select all that apply)
- Paroxetine
- Lorazepam
Crisis medication
- Paroxetine
- Lorazepam
A nurse is conducting a group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the
following statements made by a client is an example of aggressive-
communication?
"You'd better listen to me."
A nurse is caring for a client who is speaking in a loud voice with clenched
fists. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Request that other staff members remain close by
A nurse is assessing a client in an inpatient mental health unit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect if the client is in the pre-assaultive
stage of violence? (Select all that apply)
- Hyperverbal
, - Facial grimacing
- Agitation
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health facility who gets
up from a chair and throws it across the day room. Which of the following is
the priority nursing action?
Move the client away from others
A nurse is caring for a client who is screaming at staff members and other
clients. Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse to the
client?
"Stop screaming and walk with me down the hallway."
Andrew, a NYC Firefighter and his entire unit responded to the terrorist
attacks at the World Trade Center. He and his friend, Carlo, entered the area
together. Carlo was killed when the building collapsed. Andrew was injured,
but survived. Andrew has been having nightmares and anxiety/panic attacks.
He says to his nurse at the clinic, "I don't know why Carlo didn't make it and I
did!" This statement by Andrew suggest that he is experiencing:
Survivor's guilt
Intervention with Andrew (12) would include:
- Encouraging expression of feelings
- Antianxiety medications
