Exam 2: NUR2459 / NUR 2459
(Latest Update) Mental
and Behavioral Health Nursing |
Review Guide Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Rasmussen
Question:
A client diagnosed with nyctophobia has recently started systematic
desensitization therapy. The nurse understands this therapy will help the
client through which of the following technics?
Answer:
The client will gradually be exposed to the situation until do not experience
panic level anxiety
Question:
A client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder is considering cognitive
behavioral therapy. The client asks the nurse how this therapy would help
alleviate depressive thoughts. What is the best response by the nurse?
Answer:
`The therapy helps you learn to think more positively, and thereby reduces
depressive thoughts and symptoms.
,Question:
Which are the nursing interventions that are most effective when caring for a
client who is very suspicious and experiences delusion of persecution ( SATA)
Answer:
Use the same staff as much as possible
Avoid laughing or whispering where the client can see but not hear you
Encourage the client to elaborate on the plot against them
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been treated with
a first-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following findings should the
nurse document as a manifestation of akathisia?
Answer:
Constant tapping of feet when sitting
Question:
The nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a client
taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following would be included as part of
this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
Akathisia
Acute dystonia
Tardive Dyskinesia
, Question:
In an acute phase of major depression, which statement by the client
expresses their outlook on life the?
Answer:
"I deserve to be this way."
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension
related to taking chlorpromazine. The nurse should suggest which of the
following interventions for managing this side effect?
Answer:
Sit on the side of the bed before standing up.
Question:
A 39-year-old woman is recently divorced and is learning to cope with
additional stressors. Which of the following best demonstrate(s) that she is
utilizing positive coping strategies to manage her stress? (Select all that
apply).
Answer:
Starting an exercise program
Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
(Latest Update) Mental
and Behavioral Health Nursing |
Review Guide Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Rasmussen
Question:
A client diagnosed with nyctophobia has recently started systematic
desensitization therapy. The nurse understands this therapy will help the
client through which of the following technics?
Answer:
The client will gradually be exposed to the situation until do not experience
panic level anxiety
Question:
A client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder is considering cognitive
behavioral therapy. The client asks the nurse how this therapy would help
alleviate depressive thoughts. What is the best response by the nurse?
Answer:
`The therapy helps you learn to think more positively, and thereby reduces
depressive thoughts and symptoms.
,Question:
Which are the nursing interventions that are most effective when caring for a
client who is very suspicious and experiences delusion of persecution ( SATA)
Answer:
Use the same staff as much as possible
Avoid laughing or whispering where the client can see but not hear you
Encourage the client to elaborate on the plot against them
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been treated with
a first-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following findings should the
nurse document as a manifestation of akathisia?
Answer:
Constant tapping of feet when sitting
Question:
The nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a client
taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following would be included as part of
this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
Akathisia
Acute dystonia
Tardive Dyskinesia
, Question:
In an acute phase of major depression, which statement by the client
expresses their outlook on life the?
Answer:
"I deserve to be this way."
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension
related to taking chlorpromazine. The nurse should suggest which of the
following interventions for managing this side effect?
Answer:
Sit on the side of the bed before standing up.
Question:
A 39-year-old woman is recently divorced and is learning to cope with
additional stressors. Which of the following best demonstrate(s) that she is
utilizing positive coping strategies to manage her stress? (Select all that
apply).
Answer:
Starting an exercise program
Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
