NURS 3381 Exam 2 Latest 2025/2026
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Which patient would a nurse refer to partial hospitalization? An individual who: -
CORRECT ANSWER-states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my
spouse goes to work every morning."
Which employer's health plan is required to include parity provisions related to
mental illnesses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Employer with more than 50 employees
,Planning for patients with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that
inpatient hospitalization is generally reserved for patients who: - CORRECT
ANSWER-present a clear danger to self or others
A patient is hospitalized for a reaction to a psychotropic medication and then is
closely monitored for 24 hours. During a predischarge visit, the case manager
learns the patient received a notice of eviction on the day of admission. The most
appropriate intervention for the case manager is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be
arranged.
A multidisciplinary health care team meets 12 hours after an adolescent is
hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Members of the team report their
assessments. What outcome can be expected from this meeting? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A treatment plan will be determined.
The relapse of a patient with schizophrenia is related to medication
noncompliance. The patient is hospitalized for 5 days, medication is restarted,
and the patient's thoughts are now more organized. The patient's family
members are upset and say, "It's too soon about the patient being scheduled for
discharge. Hospitalization is needed for at least a month." The nurse should: -
,CORRECT ANSWER-explain that the patient will continue to improve if
medication is taken regularly.
A nurse assesses an inpatient psychiatric unit, noting that exits are free from
obstruction, no one is smoking, the janitor's closet is locked, and all sharp objects
are being used under staff supervision. These observations relate to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-management of milieu safety
The following patients are seen in the emergency department. The psychiatric
unit has one bed available. Which patient should the admitting officer
recommend for admission to the hospital? The patient who: - CORRECT
ANSWER-who is a single parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your infant."
A student nurse prepares to administer oral medications to a patient with major
depression, but the patient refuses the medication. The student nurse should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-explore the patient's concerns about the medication, and
report to the staff nurse
A nurse surveys the medical records for violations of patients' rights. Which
finding signals a violation? - CORRECT ANSWER-No treatment plan is present
in record
, Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing
behavioral crises? - CORRECT ANSWER-Resolve behavioral crises with the least
restrictive intervention possible.
To provide comprehensive care to patients, which competency is more important
for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric
nurse who works in an inpatient unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ability to cross
service systems
A suspicious and socially isolated patient lives alone, eats one meal a day at a
nearby shelter, and spends the remaining daily food allowance on cigarettes.
Select the community psychiatric nurse's best initial action. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assess the patient's weight; determine the foods and amounts eaten
A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the
spouse reports the patient is delusional and explosive. The patient says, "I'm
willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which
outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
A community mental health nurse has worked for 6 months to establish a
relationship with a delusional, suspicious patient. The patient recently lost
employment and stopped taking medications because of inadequate money. The
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Which patient would a nurse refer to partial hospitalization? An individual who: -
CORRECT ANSWER-states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my
spouse goes to work every morning."
Which employer's health plan is required to include parity provisions related to
mental illnesses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Employer with more than 50 employees
,Planning for patients with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that
inpatient hospitalization is generally reserved for patients who: - CORRECT
ANSWER-present a clear danger to self or others
A patient is hospitalized for a reaction to a psychotropic medication and then is
closely monitored for 24 hours. During a predischarge visit, the case manager
learns the patient received a notice of eviction on the day of admission. The most
appropriate intervention for the case manager is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be
arranged.
A multidisciplinary health care team meets 12 hours after an adolescent is
hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Members of the team report their
assessments. What outcome can be expected from this meeting? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A treatment plan will be determined.
The relapse of a patient with schizophrenia is related to medication
noncompliance. The patient is hospitalized for 5 days, medication is restarted,
and the patient's thoughts are now more organized. The patient's family
members are upset and say, "It's too soon about the patient being scheduled for
discharge. Hospitalization is needed for at least a month." The nurse should: -
,CORRECT ANSWER-explain that the patient will continue to improve if
medication is taken regularly.
A nurse assesses an inpatient psychiatric unit, noting that exits are free from
obstruction, no one is smoking, the janitor's closet is locked, and all sharp objects
are being used under staff supervision. These observations relate to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-management of milieu safety
The following patients are seen in the emergency department. The psychiatric
unit has one bed available. Which patient should the admitting officer
recommend for admission to the hospital? The patient who: - CORRECT
ANSWER-who is a single parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your infant."
A student nurse prepares to administer oral medications to a patient with major
depression, but the patient refuses the medication. The student nurse should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-explore the patient's concerns about the medication, and
report to the staff nurse
A nurse surveys the medical records for violations of patients' rights. Which
finding signals a violation? - CORRECT ANSWER-No treatment plan is present
in record
, Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing
behavioral crises? - CORRECT ANSWER-Resolve behavioral crises with the least
restrictive intervention possible.
To provide comprehensive care to patients, which competency is more important
for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric
nurse who works in an inpatient unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ability to cross
service systems
A suspicious and socially isolated patient lives alone, eats one meal a day at a
nearby shelter, and spends the remaining daily food allowance on cigarettes.
Select the community psychiatric nurse's best initial action. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assess the patient's weight; determine the foods and amounts eaten
A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the
spouse reports the patient is delusional and explosive. The patient says, "I'm
willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which
outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
A community mental health nurse has worked for 6 months to establish a
relationship with a delusional, suspicious patient. The patient recently lost
employment and stopped taking medications because of inadequate money. The
