Behavioral Health Nursing: Exam 1
practice questions
which of the following situations would meet the criteria for involuntary commitment of a pt? select all
that apply
- the pt has left his child home for days at a time
- the pt has schizophrenia and lives alone w out a caregiver
- the pt threatened to kill his children
- the pt voiced plans to harm himself
- the pt is depressed and does not enjoy life - Answer-- the pt has threatened to kill his children
- the pt voiced plans to harm himself
in a psych unit, which of the following CANNOT be assigned to a CNA? select all that apply
- administering ziprasidone
- admission assessment
- checking room/pt for sharp objects
- putting the pt's belongings in lockup - Answer-- administering ziprasidone
,- admission assessment
a nurse is planning an educational program for families of pts who have attempted suicide. the nurse
should include what in her teaching? select all that apply
- suicidal pts display subtle changes in behavior
- suicidal pts do not generally display changes in behavior
- suicidal pt may be noted to put affairs in order
- suicidal pts usually give many overt clues
- suicidal pts will often completely isolate themselves immediately prior to the attempt - Answer--
suicidal pts display subtle changes in behavior
- suicidal pt may be noted to put affairs in order
a mental heath nurse answers the phone and the police office asks if a pt is still being treated on the
unit, and the nurse says they were discharged. What is correct regarding the nurse's response?
- was a breach of confidentiality
- response was correct, the nurse did not give out any pt info
- response was correct, nurse only released info regarding pt's location
- response was illegal b/c nurse is withholding in about the pt - Answer-- response was breach of pt
confidentiality
the major problems w large state institutions are.... select all that apply
- attendants were accused of abusing the residents
- clients were geographically isolated from fam/community
- increasing financial costs to individual residents
, - stigma w residence in insane asylum - Answer-- attendants were accused of abusing the residents
- clients were geographically isolated from fam/community
which of the following statements about the neurological causes of mental illness is most accurate?
- genetics and heredity can explain all causes of mental illness
- viral infection has been proven to be the cause of schizophrenia
- there is no evidence that the immune system is r/t mental illness
- several mental disorders may be linked to genetic and non genetic factors - Answer-several mental
disorders may be linked to genetic and non genetic disorders
which of the following increases the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- over hydration
- intake of vitamins
- dehydration
-vegetarian diet - Answer-dehydration
which of the following considerations should have the most influence in the nurse's choice of the
treatment for the client?
- the client's feelings and perceptions about his/her situation
- the nurse's belief about the theories of psychological development
- the nurse's familiarity w the type of treatment
- any approach to treatment should work w the client - Answer-the client's feelings and perceptions
about his/her situation
practice questions
which of the following situations would meet the criteria for involuntary commitment of a pt? select all
that apply
- the pt has left his child home for days at a time
- the pt has schizophrenia and lives alone w out a caregiver
- the pt threatened to kill his children
- the pt voiced plans to harm himself
- the pt is depressed and does not enjoy life - Answer-- the pt has threatened to kill his children
- the pt voiced plans to harm himself
in a psych unit, which of the following CANNOT be assigned to a CNA? select all that apply
- administering ziprasidone
- admission assessment
- checking room/pt for sharp objects
- putting the pt's belongings in lockup - Answer-- administering ziprasidone
,- admission assessment
a nurse is planning an educational program for families of pts who have attempted suicide. the nurse
should include what in her teaching? select all that apply
- suicidal pts display subtle changes in behavior
- suicidal pts do not generally display changes in behavior
- suicidal pt may be noted to put affairs in order
- suicidal pts usually give many overt clues
- suicidal pts will often completely isolate themselves immediately prior to the attempt - Answer--
suicidal pts display subtle changes in behavior
- suicidal pt may be noted to put affairs in order
a mental heath nurse answers the phone and the police office asks if a pt is still being treated on the
unit, and the nurse says they were discharged. What is correct regarding the nurse's response?
- was a breach of confidentiality
- response was correct, the nurse did not give out any pt info
- response was correct, nurse only released info regarding pt's location
- response was illegal b/c nurse is withholding in about the pt - Answer-- response was breach of pt
confidentiality
the major problems w large state institutions are.... select all that apply
- attendants were accused of abusing the residents
- clients were geographically isolated from fam/community
- increasing financial costs to individual residents
, - stigma w residence in insane asylum - Answer-- attendants were accused of abusing the residents
- clients were geographically isolated from fam/community
which of the following statements about the neurological causes of mental illness is most accurate?
- genetics and heredity can explain all causes of mental illness
- viral infection has been proven to be the cause of schizophrenia
- there is no evidence that the immune system is r/t mental illness
- several mental disorders may be linked to genetic and non genetic factors - Answer-several mental
disorders may be linked to genetic and non genetic disorders
which of the following increases the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- over hydration
- intake of vitamins
- dehydration
-vegetarian diet - Answer-dehydration
which of the following considerations should have the most influence in the nurse's choice of the
treatment for the client?
- the client's feelings and perceptions about his/her situation
- the nurse's belief about the theories of psychological development
- the nurse's familiarity w the type of treatment
- any approach to treatment should work w the client - Answer-the client's feelings and perceptions
about his/her situation
