VSIM: Pre-Quiz: Randy Adams
1. "I will make you an appointment to talk with the provider for further evalu-
ation.": A patient has been complaining of nightmares after having a car accident
more than 4 weeks ago and tells the nurse, "I think I have PTSD." Which is the best
response by the nurse?
2. "The memory problems are frustrating you.": The patient says, "I am having
trouble remembering things since I had the head injury, and that is really frustrating."
Which response by the nurse demonstrates the technique of restatement?
3. - Suicidality
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol use
- Posttraumatic stress disorder: The nurse knows that the patient who is being
treated in the emergency room for traumatic injury should also be evaluated for
which other comorbidities? (Select all that apply.)
4. They have difficulties with relationships.: A patient with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) reports that his wife has left him and that he has been fired from
his job because of angry outbursts. Which statement is true regarding patients
experiencing PTSD?
5. "Did you lose consciousness or blackout as a result of the fall?": A patient
reports that he fell and struck his head and has a sore, swollen area on the back of
his head. Which assessment question is the most important for the nurse to ask?
6. Dissociative reaction: A patient who has been diagnosed with posttraumatic
stress disorder related to explosive incidents in the military says, "Sometimes when
I hear a loud boom like the lid slamming down on a trash dumpster, I think I'm right
back in the attack. My heart races, and I hit the ground. It is terrifying." Which term
correctly identifies this patient's response?
7. - Exposure therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: Which of the following are effective treatments for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)
8. "Wear a helmet during bike riding.": The patient asks what can be done to help
prevent future concussions. Which statement is the nurse's best response?
1. "I will make you an appointment to talk with the provider for further evalu-
ation.": A patient has been complaining of nightmares after having a car accident
more than 4 weeks ago and tells the nurse, "I think I have PTSD." Which is the best
response by the nurse?
2. "The memory problems are frustrating you.": The patient says, "I am having
trouble remembering things since I had the head injury, and that is really frustrating."
Which response by the nurse demonstrates the technique of restatement?
3. - Suicidality
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol use
- Posttraumatic stress disorder: The nurse knows that the patient who is being
treated in the emergency room for traumatic injury should also be evaluated for
which other comorbidities? (Select all that apply.)
4. They have difficulties with relationships.: A patient with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) reports that his wife has left him and that he has been fired from
his job because of angry outbursts. Which statement is true regarding patients
experiencing PTSD?
5. "Did you lose consciousness or blackout as a result of the fall?": A patient
reports that he fell and struck his head and has a sore, swollen area on the back of
his head. Which assessment question is the most important for the nurse to ask?
6. Dissociative reaction: A patient who has been diagnosed with posttraumatic
stress disorder related to explosive incidents in the military says, "Sometimes when
I hear a loud boom like the lid slamming down on a trash dumpster, I think I'm right
back in the attack. My heart races, and I hit the ground. It is terrifying." Which term
correctly identifies this patient's response?
7. - Exposure therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: Which of the following are effective treatments for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)
8. "Wear a helmet during bike riding.": The patient asks what can be done to help
prevent future concussions. Which statement is the nurse's best response?
