FA Davis Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing Exam 2
A 30-year-old male patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of
bipolar disorder. His family reports that for the past 2 months, he has been in
constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and has been "full of
ideas." During the initial assessment with the patient, the nurse would expect him to
exhibit which of the following? - ANS-Exaggerated self-importance
\Lithium is most commonly used to treat which of the following disorders? -
ANS-Bipolar Disorder
\Lithium toxicity is most likely with which of the following patients? - ANS-An elderly
man w/ diarrhea from food poisoning
\Marnie is a 16-year-old patient with bipolar disorder. She is manic right now and is in
the hallway naked, making sexual requests of the staff and other patients. What is
your best course of action? - ANS-Quietly approach her, escort her to her room, and
assist her in getting dressed.
\Toni, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is currently in the mania stage. The staff noted
that Toni has placed her lipstick on in an exaggerated way. She is currently pacing
the floor and is easily angered. The nurse approaches Toni in an attempt to ease
some of her behaviors. The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be: -
ANS-"Let's walk and talk."
\Which diversional activity is most appropriate for a patient in a manic phase? -
ANS-Exercise class
\Which of the following are signs of mania (select all that apply)? - ANS-Increased
sexual drive
Denial that anything is wrong
Decreased need for sleep
\Which of the following best describes bipolar I disorder? - ANS-Full manic cycles w/
possibility of depression
\Which of the following would present the greatest risk of developing bipolar
disorder? - ANS-First-degree relative w/ the bipolar disorder diagnosis.
\Which statement is most likely to be from a patient in a manic episode? - ANS-"I
don't need to sleep."
\While assessing your patient, you realize the patient is experiencing a manic
episode. You will most likely expect (select all that apply): - ANS-Decreased need for
sleep
Extreme irritability
A surge of energy
Nursing Exam 2
A 30-year-old male patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of
bipolar disorder. His family reports that for the past 2 months, he has been in
constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and has been "full of
ideas." During the initial assessment with the patient, the nurse would expect him to
exhibit which of the following? - ANS-Exaggerated self-importance
\Lithium is most commonly used to treat which of the following disorders? -
ANS-Bipolar Disorder
\Lithium toxicity is most likely with which of the following patients? - ANS-An elderly
man w/ diarrhea from food poisoning
\Marnie is a 16-year-old patient with bipolar disorder. She is manic right now and is in
the hallway naked, making sexual requests of the staff and other patients. What is
your best course of action? - ANS-Quietly approach her, escort her to her room, and
assist her in getting dressed.
\Toni, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is currently in the mania stage. The staff noted
that Toni has placed her lipstick on in an exaggerated way. She is currently pacing
the floor and is easily angered. The nurse approaches Toni in an attempt to ease
some of her behaviors. The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be: -
ANS-"Let's walk and talk."
\Which diversional activity is most appropriate for a patient in a manic phase? -
ANS-Exercise class
\Which of the following are signs of mania (select all that apply)? - ANS-Increased
sexual drive
Denial that anything is wrong
Decreased need for sleep
\Which of the following best describes bipolar I disorder? - ANS-Full manic cycles w/
possibility of depression
\Which of the following would present the greatest risk of developing bipolar
disorder? - ANS-First-degree relative w/ the bipolar disorder diagnosis.
\Which statement is most likely to be from a patient in a manic episode? - ANS-"I
don't need to sleep."
\While assessing your patient, you realize the patient is experiencing a manic
episode. You will most likely expect (select all that apply): - ANS-Decreased need for
sleep
Extreme irritability
A surge of energy
