BSN 375 Week 16 Mental Health for Older
Adults Exam Questions and Answers with
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Question 1 of 13 Reduce the overall fat in your diet.
Which guidance would the nurse Take blood pressure medication as
provide a patient with a serious prescribed.
mental illness (SMI) in an effort to Exercise by briskly walking an average of
reduce the likelihood of developing 12 miles
metabolic syndrome? per week.
Select all that apply.
Reduce the overall fat in your diet.
Have your thyroid gland checked
annually.
Take blood pressure medication
as
prescribed.
Exercise by briskly walking an
average of 12 miles per week.
Reduce your body temperature by
dressing in lightweight layers.
,Question 2 of 13 The worsening of symptoms may be the
Which rationale would the nurse result of
provide when the family of a substance misuse.
patient Patients with a SMI may turn to illicit
admitted with an exacerbation of a substances as
severe mental illness (SMI) a way to experience pleasure.
become Patients with an SMI are among the
upset when the patient is leading
questioned population of smokers in the United States.
about substance use?
Select all that apply.
The worsening of symptoms may
be
the result of substance misuse.
Patients with a SMI may turn to
illicit
substances as a way to
experience
pleasure.
Patients with an SMI are among
the
leading population of smokers in
the
United States.
If the patient is using illicit
substances, then the hospital has
the
right to refuse to provide care.
Use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit
drugs would mean the
antipsychotic
medications would have to be
held.
, Question 3 of 13 SMI impairs judgement, putting a patient at
Which explanation justifies the risk of
nurse victimization.
cautioning the patient with a Because SMI impairs judgement,
severe individuals can be
mental illness (SMI) regarding the seen by some as gullible or taking
potential for victimization? unnecessary
SMI impairs judgement, putting a risks, which may make them targets of
patient at risk of victimization. individuals
Medications for SMI cause a who take advantage of them.
decline
in cognitive functioning, putting a
patient at risk of victimization.
Patients with SMIs tend to be well-
employed but spend their money
frivolously due to their illness.
SMIs are associated with episodes
of
amnesia, causing the patient to
not
recall interactions with others.
Question 4 of 13 Medication adherence is a priority.
Which statement is true of An important job of a caregiver is to assist
caregivers the
for individuals with severe mental patient in staying on prescribed medication
illness (SMI)? regimens.
Medication adherence is a priority.
There is often fear for their own
safety.
Visiting the patient in their own
home
is a daily task.
Caregiver stress is low given the
level of functioning in individuals
with SMI.
Adults Exam Questions and Answers with
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 13 Reduce the overall fat in your diet.
Which guidance would the nurse Take blood pressure medication as
provide a patient with a serious prescribed.
mental illness (SMI) in an effort to Exercise by briskly walking an average of
reduce the likelihood of developing 12 miles
metabolic syndrome? per week.
Select all that apply.
Reduce the overall fat in your diet.
Have your thyroid gland checked
annually.
Take blood pressure medication
as
prescribed.
Exercise by briskly walking an
average of 12 miles per week.
Reduce your body temperature by
dressing in lightweight layers.
,Question 2 of 13 The worsening of symptoms may be the
Which rationale would the nurse result of
provide when the family of a substance misuse.
patient Patients with a SMI may turn to illicit
admitted with an exacerbation of a substances as
severe mental illness (SMI) a way to experience pleasure.
become Patients with an SMI are among the
upset when the patient is leading
questioned population of smokers in the United States.
about substance use?
Select all that apply.
The worsening of symptoms may
be
the result of substance misuse.
Patients with a SMI may turn to
illicit
substances as a way to
experience
pleasure.
Patients with an SMI are among
the
leading population of smokers in
the
United States.
If the patient is using illicit
substances, then the hospital has
the
right to refuse to provide care.
Use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit
drugs would mean the
antipsychotic
medications would have to be
held.
, Question 3 of 13 SMI impairs judgement, putting a patient at
Which explanation justifies the risk of
nurse victimization.
cautioning the patient with a Because SMI impairs judgement,
severe individuals can be
mental illness (SMI) regarding the seen by some as gullible or taking
potential for victimization? unnecessary
SMI impairs judgement, putting a risks, which may make them targets of
patient at risk of victimization. individuals
Medications for SMI cause a who take advantage of them.
decline
in cognitive functioning, putting a
patient at risk of victimization.
Patients with SMIs tend to be well-
employed but spend their money
frivolously due to their illness.
SMIs are associated with episodes
of
amnesia, causing the patient to
not
recall interactions with others.
Question 4 of 13 Medication adherence is a priority.
Which statement is true of An important job of a caregiver is to assist
caregivers the
for individuals with severe mental patient in staying on prescribed medication
illness (SMI)? regimens.
Medication adherence is a priority.
There is often fear for their own
safety.
Visiting the patient in their own
home
is a daily task.
Caregiver stress is low given the
level of functioning in individuals
with SMI.
