Chapter 1-7 with complete questions and answers.

Chapter 1-7 with complete questions and answers. In which scenario is it most urgent for the nurse to act as a patient advocate? - correct answers.a homeless adult diagnosed with schizophrenia lives in a community expecting a category 5 hurricane. The nurse interacts with a veteran of WWII. The veteran says, "Veterans of modern wars whine and complain all the time. Back when I was in service, you kept your feelings to yourself." Select the nurse's nest response. - correct answers."We now have a better understanding of how trauma affects people and the importance of research-based, compassionate care." A patient reports sleeplessness, fatigue, and sadness to the primary care provider. In our current health care climate, what is the most likely treatment approach that will be offered to the patient? - correct answers.Psychopharmacological treatment The nurse prepares outcomes to the plan of care for an adult diagnosed with mental illness. Which strategy recognizes the current focus of treatment services for this population? - correct answers.The patient and family participate actively in establishing priorities and selecting interventions. Which scenario best demonstrates empathic caring? - correct answers.A nurse provides comfort to a colleague after an error of medication administration. A mentally ill gunman opens fire in a crowded movie theater, killing six people and injuring others. Which comment about this event by a member of the community most clearly shows the stigma of mental illness? - correct answers."All these people with mental illness are violent and should be locked up". The nurse presents a class about mental health and mental illness to a group of fourth graders. One student asks, "Why do people get mentally ill?". Select the nurse's best response. - correct answers."Sometimes a person's brain does not work correctly because something bad happens or he or she inherits a brain problem" An adult experienced a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia 3 years ago and now lives permanently in a skilled care facility. Which comment by this person best demonstrates resiliency? A. "I often pray for a miracle that will heal my paralysis so I will be whole again" B. "I don't know what I did to deserve this fate or whether I am tough enough to endure it" C. "My accident was a twist of fate. I suppose there are worse things than being paralyzed" D. "Being paralyzed has taken things from me but it hasn't kept me from being mentally involved in life" - correct answers.D. "Being paralyzed has taken things from me but it hasn't kept me from being mentally involved in life" A nursing assistant says to the nurse, "The schizophrenic in room 226 has been rambling all day." When considering the nurse's responsibility to manage the ancillary staff, which response should the nurse provide? - correct answers."It is more respectful to refer to the patient by name than by diagnosis." Which scenario meets the criteria for "normal" behavior? - correct answers.A 43-year-old man cries privately for 1 month after the death of his wife. A nurse plans a group meeting for adult patients in a therapeutic milieu. Which topic should the nurse include? a. Coping with grief and loss b. The importance of hand washing c. Strategies for money management d. Staffing shortages expected over the next 3 days - correct answers.b. The importance of hand washing Considering Maslow's pyramid, which comment indicates an individual is motivated by the highest level of need? a. "Even though I'm 40 years old, I have returned to college so I can get a better job." b. "I help my community by volunteering at a thrift shop that raises money for the poor." c. "I recently applied for public assistance in order to feed my family, but I hope it's not forever." d. "My children tell me I'm a good parent. I feel happy being part of a family that appreciates me." - correct answers.b. "I help my community by volunteering at a thrift shop that raises money for the poor." Which patient is likely to achieve maximum benefit from CBT? - correct answers.Adult experiencing feelings of failure after losing the fourth job in 2 years. An adult plans to attend an upcoming tenth high school reunion. This person says to the nurse, "I am embarrassed to go. I will not look as good as my classmates. I haven't been successful in my career." Which comment by the nurse addresses this cognitive distortion?