NURS 610 A Exam 1 questions with correct
answers
When do we choose BH restraints Correct Answer-- High risk if
hurting self or others
- hurting self or others
- DO NOT use to PREVENT FALLS
When do we choose Med-Surg restraints? Correct Answer--
Prevention of removal of tubes and drains
What should you do before restraining in BH? Correct Answer--
Provide distractions
- Deescalate, reorient
- Therapeutic communication
- Seclusion
What should you watch for in pts with restraints? Correct
Answer-Skin Integrity
- 15 min checks
What are important nursing considerations for BH restraints?
Correct Answer-- follow process to implement BH restraints
appropriately
,- work to prevent restraints
- choose most effective method
- PHYSICIAN ORDER/ASSESS EVERY 4 hr
How do you keep a pt in seclusion safe? Correct Answer--
Remove any harmful matter
- Check on pt
What are the 4 diagnosis of anxiety? Correct Answer-1. Panic
disorder - sudden overwhelming feeling of doom
2. GAD - excessive anxiety/uncontrolled worry that interferes
with daily life
3. OCD
4. Phobias - panic level of fear that is overwhelming &
unreasonable
What makes a pt clinically anxious? Correct Answer-Disruption
to daily life/routine
- affecting job/school performance, relationships
What are interventions for anxiety? Correct Answer-- meds
- mindfullness techniques
, - therapy (group, individual)
- exercise
what is the difference between depression and bipolar? Correct
Answer-Depression - slow/sluggish, loss of interest, isolation,
anger/sadness
Bipolar - manic/up side, highs and lows
What meds do we give for bipolar? Correct Answer-- Mood
stabilizers
- Lithium (hardly used in AZ d/t potential toxicity)
What interventions are essential for pts with mood disorders?
Correct Answer-- EXERCISE!!!
- therapy
- meds
- routines
- social interaction encouragement
- make sure they are safe (suicide questions)
What are goals when treating mood disorders? Correct Answer--
perform daily activities
answers
When do we choose BH restraints Correct Answer-- High risk if
hurting self or others
- hurting self or others
- DO NOT use to PREVENT FALLS
When do we choose Med-Surg restraints? Correct Answer--
Prevention of removal of tubes and drains
What should you do before restraining in BH? Correct Answer--
Provide distractions
- Deescalate, reorient
- Therapeutic communication
- Seclusion
What should you watch for in pts with restraints? Correct
Answer-Skin Integrity
- 15 min checks
What are important nursing considerations for BH restraints?
Correct Answer-- follow process to implement BH restraints
appropriately
,- work to prevent restraints
- choose most effective method
- PHYSICIAN ORDER/ASSESS EVERY 4 hr
How do you keep a pt in seclusion safe? Correct Answer--
Remove any harmful matter
- Check on pt
What are the 4 diagnosis of anxiety? Correct Answer-1. Panic
disorder - sudden overwhelming feeling of doom
2. GAD - excessive anxiety/uncontrolled worry that interferes
with daily life
3. OCD
4. Phobias - panic level of fear that is overwhelming &
unreasonable
What makes a pt clinically anxious? Correct Answer-Disruption
to daily life/routine
- affecting job/school performance, relationships
What are interventions for anxiety? Correct Answer-- meds
- mindfullness techniques
, - therapy (group, individual)
- exercise
what is the difference between depression and bipolar? Correct
Answer-Depression - slow/sluggish, loss of interest, isolation,
anger/sadness
Bipolar - manic/up side, highs and lows
What meds do we give for bipolar? Correct Answer-- Mood
stabilizers
- Lithium (hardly used in AZ d/t potential toxicity)
What interventions are essential for pts with mood disorders?
Correct Answer-- EXERCISE!!!
- therapy
- meds
- routines
- social interaction encouragement
- make sure they are safe (suicide questions)
What are goals when treating mood disorders? Correct Answer--
perform daily activities
