NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
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NUR 448 Adult Health Exam 2 (Cardiology) (Practice Questions) |
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Anxiety is a symptom that can result from which of the following physiological conditions? Select all that
apply.
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypertension
D. Diverticulosis
E. Hypoglycemia
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Dissociative events
B. Intense fear and helplessness
C. Excessive attachment and dependence toward others
D. Full range of affect
E. Avoidance of activities that are associated with trauma
A patient has taken clonazepam (Klonopin) for years to manage panic attacks but impulsively stopped
the drug. Thirty hours later, the patient comes to the emergency room in distress. What is the nurse's
priority action?
a. Begin seizure precautions.
b. Refer the patient for addiction counseling.
c. Institute a behavior modification program.
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d. Prepare to administer Lexapro (Escitalopram).
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5. When working with a patient diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, the nurse should begin by:
a.
setting mutual goals for behavioral changes.
b.
instituting measures to prevent identity diffusion.
c.
identifying and supporting the patient's strengths.
d.
helping the patient develop a realistic self-concept.
A patient with panic attacks awakens from sleep complaining of chest pain. The patient is diaphoretic
and breathlessly says, "I feel like I'm going to die." Select the nurse's priority action.
a.
Have the patient lie flat and relax.
b.
Bring the crash cart to the patient's room.
c.
Shake the patient and shout, "Are you okay?"
d.
Instruct the patient to breathe into a paper bag.
Which term describes the final stage in the normal process of anxiety?
a.
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Panic
b.
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, NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
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Crisis
c.
Disorganization
d.
Coping
An anxious patient has distorted perceptions and ineffective reasoning. On an anxiety rating scale, the
nurse would expect to record the patient's level of anxiety as:
a.
mild, +1.
b.
moderate, +2.
c.
severe, +3.
d.
panic, +4.
A patient is demonstrating severe (+3) anxiety. Nursing interventions will center around:
a.
encouraging ventilation and refocusing attention.
b.
discussing possible sources of anxiety.
c.
taking control to guide the patient.
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d.
decreasing stimuli and pressure.
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, NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
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The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with moderate anxiety (+2). The most effective nursing
intervention will be:
a.
use of time-out.
b.
initiation of problem solving.
c.
providing firm guidance and control.
d.
administering a parenteral antianxiety drug.
A patient diagnosed with PTSD has frequent flashbacks and persistent hyperarousal symptoms. Which
nursing interventions should be planned? Select all that apply.
a.
Offer empathy and support.
b.
Encourage relaxation activities.
c.
Encourage verbalization of anger.
d.
Set limits when the patient begins to tell of the story of the traumatic incident.
e.
Help the patient associate current feelings and behaviors with trauma experience.
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Lorazepam (Ativan) reduces anxiety by:
4
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NUR 448 Adult Health Exam 2 (Cardiology) (Practice Questions) |
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (, Exams of Nursing
Anxiety is a symptom that can result from which of the following physiological conditions? Select all that
apply.
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypertension
D. Diverticulosis
E. Hypoglycemia
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Dissociative events
B. Intense fear and helplessness
C. Excessive attachment and dependence toward others
D. Full range of affect
E. Avoidance of activities that are associated with trauma
A patient has taken clonazepam (Klonopin) for years to manage panic attacks but impulsively stopped
the drug. Thirty hours later, the patient comes to the emergency room in distress. What is the nurse's
priority action?
a. Begin seizure precautions.
b. Refer the patient for addiction counseling.
c. Institute a behavior modification program.
3/24/2024
d. Prepare to administer Lexapro (Escitalopram).
1
, NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
03/24/2024
QUESTIONS) | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
5. When working with a patient diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, the nurse should begin by:
a.
setting mutual goals for behavioral changes.
b.
instituting measures to prevent identity diffusion.
c.
identifying and supporting the patient's strengths.
d.
helping the patient develop a realistic self-concept.
A patient with panic attacks awakens from sleep complaining of chest pain. The patient is diaphoretic
and breathlessly says, "I feel like I'm going to die." Select the nurse's priority action.
a.
Have the patient lie flat and relax.
b.
Bring the crash cart to the patient's room.
c.
Shake the patient and shout, "Are you okay?"
d.
Instruct the patient to breathe into a paper bag.
Which term describes the final stage in the normal process of anxiety?
a.
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Panic
b.
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, NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
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Crisis
c.
Disorganization
d.
Coping
An anxious patient has distorted perceptions and ineffective reasoning. On an anxiety rating scale, the
nurse would expect to record the patient's level of anxiety as:
a.
mild, +1.
b.
moderate, +2.
c.
severe, +3.
d.
panic, +4.
A patient is demonstrating severe (+3) anxiety. Nursing interventions will center around:
a.
encouraging ventilation and refocusing attention.
b.
discussing possible sources of anxiety.
c.
taking control to guide the patient.
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d.
decreasing stimuli and pressure.
3
, NUR 448 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 (CARDIOLOGY) (PRACTICE
03/24/2024
QUESTIONS) | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with moderate anxiety (+2). The most effective nursing
intervention will be:
a.
use of time-out.
b.
initiation of problem solving.
c.
providing firm guidance and control.
d.
administering a parenteral antianxiety drug.
A patient diagnosed with PTSD has frequent flashbacks and persistent hyperarousal symptoms. Which
nursing interventions should be planned? Select all that apply.
a.
Offer empathy and support.
b.
Encourage relaxation activities.
c.
Encourage verbalization of anger.
d.
Set limits when the patient begins to tell of the story of the traumatic incident.
e.
Help the patient associate current feelings and behaviors with trauma experience.
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Lorazepam (Ativan) reduces anxiety by:
4
