PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A
1. After reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the
following findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported Ans:
When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart rate,
temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should report to the
provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference range, indicating
hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range, indicating tachycardia,
The temperature is above the expected reference range, indicating a fever. The client is
exhibiting a change
in speech pattern, including rapid and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and delusions
are manifestations which can indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens (D
DT is an emergent condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
2. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client who has schiz-
ophrenia. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the client's
medications and notify the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional
information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories
of data) Ans: WBC count
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has visible injuries as a result of partner violence
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, Which of the following actions should the nurse take Ans: Encourage the client to
develop a safety plan.
R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping further
violence if necessary.
4. A nurse is participating in group therapy for clients who have major depres- sive
disorder. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the orientation
phase of group therapy Ans: Confidentiality
5. Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicates the
client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect a piece of information, click on the
information again Ans: QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis BMI
6. A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is
haloperidol solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.: .6
7. A nurse is planning to collect data from a group of clients.The nurse should expect
that which of the following clients is likely to exhibit speech pattern alterations Ans:
a client who has schizophrenia
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1. After reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the
following findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported Ans:
When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart rate,
temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should report to the
provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference range, indicating
hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range, indicating tachycardia,
The temperature is above the expected reference range, indicating a fever. The client is
exhibiting a change
in speech pattern, including rapid and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and delusions
are manifestations which can indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens (D
DT is an emergent condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
2. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client who has schiz-
ophrenia. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the client's
medications and notify the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional
information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories
of data) Ans: WBC count
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has visible injuries as a result of partner violence
1/
14
, Which of the following actions should the nurse take Ans: Encourage the client to
develop a safety plan.
R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping further
violence if necessary.
4. A nurse is participating in group therapy for clients who have major depres- sive
disorder. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the orientation
phase of group therapy Ans: Confidentiality
5. Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicates the
client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect a piece of information, click on the
information again Ans: QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis BMI
6. A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is
haloperidol solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.: .6
7. A nurse is planning to collect data from a group of clients.The nurse should expect
that which of the following clients is likely to exhibit speech pattern alterations Ans:
a client who has schizophrenia
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