NU 326- Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions
A client is being transferred from a group home to an evolving
consumer household. The goal of this transition is for the client
to eventually do what?
Fulfill daily responsibilities without supervision
A 35-year-old was discharged from care after recovery from
depression. The nurse therapist and the client spent many hours
working through issues related to the depression. Six months
later, the client is admitted again for depression associated with
issues similar to those that were previously addressed in the
client's therapy. The nurse therapist says to a coworker, "This is
unbelievable; we're back at square one again. The client should
know better at this point." The nurse's comments reflect what?
a judgmental attitude
A nurse is interviewing a client to obtain a health history. Which
would be considered a "usual or expected" response during the
first session?
rambling due to nervousness
A nurse engages in an interpersonal interaction with a client who
begins to make confusing statements. In response, the nurse
states, "I am not sure I am understanding you correctly, can you
,explain that to me again?" Which therapeutic communication
approach is the nurse employing?
asking for clarification
A client presents to the emergency department with a flat affect
and disheveled appearance. The nurse objectively can see that
the client has experienced an adventitious crisis. Which are
examples of adventitious crises?
natural disasters, violent crimes, war
A client treated for depression is ready for discharge from the
hospital and tells the nurse, "It would be great if we could meet
for coffee should I start feeling low again." Which statement
indicates that the nurse understands the boundaries of the
therapeutic relationship?
"Before you leave the hospital, I will make sure you have
information about the crisis center."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse can best prevent suicide by
performing what action?
assess clients carefully for the warning signs of suicide
A client is being assessed after experiencing house damage from
a tornado. Which client need would be a priority for the nurse to
determine?
where the client will stay temporarily
A client has lost a job of 20 years. This is an example of which
type of crisis?
, a client has lost a job of 20 years. this is an example of which
type of crisis
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a young male
client who has a history of depression and who was brought to
the hospital by the client's partner. In response to the nurse's
question regarding suicidal ideation, the client discloses that he
is thinking about killing himself. Which question would
be most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?
"What thoughts have you had about how you would kill
yourself?"
A ______ is a person who handles financial affairs.
conservator
A ______ may be appointed if a client loses the ability to sign
for themselves.
guardian
________ conscious or physical effort to manage anxiety or
stressful situations with age-appropriate adaptive responses
noted by thoughts, moods, behaviors, and feelings that are
congruent with local and cultural norms.
Adaptive
_________ adapting to a stressor physically and behaviorally in
an ineffective manner, inability to use coping skills to decrease
overall stress in life
Maladaptive
A client is being transferred from a group home to an evolving
consumer household. The goal of this transition is for the client
to eventually do what?
Fulfill daily responsibilities without supervision
A 35-year-old was discharged from care after recovery from
depression. The nurse therapist and the client spent many hours
working through issues related to the depression. Six months
later, the client is admitted again for depression associated with
issues similar to those that were previously addressed in the
client's therapy. The nurse therapist says to a coworker, "This is
unbelievable; we're back at square one again. The client should
know better at this point." The nurse's comments reflect what?
a judgmental attitude
A nurse is interviewing a client to obtain a health history. Which
would be considered a "usual or expected" response during the
first session?
rambling due to nervousness
A nurse engages in an interpersonal interaction with a client who
begins to make confusing statements. In response, the nurse
states, "I am not sure I am understanding you correctly, can you
,explain that to me again?" Which therapeutic communication
approach is the nurse employing?
asking for clarification
A client presents to the emergency department with a flat affect
and disheveled appearance. The nurse objectively can see that
the client has experienced an adventitious crisis. Which are
examples of adventitious crises?
natural disasters, violent crimes, war
A client treated for depression is ready for discharge from the
hospital and tells the nurse, "It would be great if we could meet
for coffee should I start feeling low again." Which statement
indicates that the nurse understands the boundaries of the
therapeutic relationship?
"Before you leave the hospital, I will make sure you have
information about the crisis center."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse can best prevent suicide by
performing what action?
assess clients carefully for the warning signs of suicide
A client is being assessed after experiencing house damage from
a tornado. Which client need would be a priority for the nurse to
determine?
where the client will stay temporarily
A client has lost a job of 20 years. This is an example of which
type of crisis?
, a client has lost a job of 20 years. this is an example of which
type of crisis
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a young male
client who has a history of depression and who was brought to
the hospital by the client's partner. In response to the nurse's
question regarding suicidal ideation, the client discloses that he
is thinking about killing himself. Which question would
be most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?
"What thoughts have you had about how you would kill
yourself?"
A ______ is a person who handles financial affairs.
conservator
A ______ may be appointed if a client loses the ability to sign
for themselves.
guardian
________ conscious or physical effort to manage anxiety or
stressful situations with age-appropriate adaptive responses
noted by thoughts, moods, behaviors, and feelings that are
congruent with local and cultural norms.
Adaptive
_________ adapting to a stressor physically and behaviorally in
an ineffective manner, inability to use coping skills to decrease
overall stress in life
Maladaptive
