The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be seen first, based upon
substance-abuse risk potential?
A. Female patient of Caucasian descent
B. Female patient of Japanese descent
C. Male patient of Native American descent
D. Male patient of African American descent
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, C. Male patient of Native American descent
An older adult has experienced both physical and emotional abuse while living with a
family member. The family member has been adherent with required therapy and at
the client's request the two will again be living together. Which intervention will best
assure that both the client and the family member's needs are being met?
A. The family member is informed that criminal charges will be filed if any abuse
occurs.
B. The client agrees to report any incidences of abuse by the family member
immediately.
C. Initially, 7 days a week, 24-hour home aides are provided.
D. The home will have regular but unscheduled visits by adult protective services
agents.
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D. The home will have regular but unscheduled visits by adult protective
services agents.
Follow-up is crucial in ensuring ongoing safety of the elderly patient and
support of the caregiving system. None of the other options provide long-
term support and supervision.
An attorney who throws books and furniture around the office after losing a case is
referred to the psychiatric nurse in the law firm's employee assistance program. The
nurse knows that the patient's behavior most likely represents the use of which
defense mechanism?
A. Projection
B. Regression
C. Intellectualization
D. Reaction-formation
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B. Regression
An adult who throws temper tantrums, such as this one, is displaying
regressive behavior, or behavior that is appropriate at a younger age.
The treatment goal is for the hospitalized mental health client to be discharged to a
residential treatment environment. The nurse includes which experience into the
client's plan of care as a priority intervention?
A. Physical therapy to address any existing musculoskeletal disabilities
B. Recreational therapy to improve the client's social well-being
C. Occupational therapy to assist in assuming skills needed to regain independence
D. Art therapy to reduce the effects of the client's illness
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C. Occupational therapy to assist in assuming skills needed to regain
independence
Residential treatment programs are structured short- or long-term 24-hour
living environments in which individuals are provided with varying levels of
supervision and support. Psychoeducation is provided for symptom
management and medications. The residents learn to access community
support as an alternative to hospitalization and are encouraged to achieve
maximal independence. Occupational therapy in preparation for discharge
has priority for this client. The remaining therapies may be appropriate but
lack the priority of occupational therapy.
The nurse assessed an elderly person who was abused by the caregiver. Afterward,
which internal dialogue should prompt the nurse to seek guidance?
a. "Sometimes I get so discouraged and frustrated with my job."
, b. "It's incredible that anyone could hurt a child or elderly person."
c. "The abuser was probably a victim of abuse at some point in life."
d. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
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d. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
Nurses must be self-aware, particularly in highly charged situations.
Wishing harm on an abuser may be understandable, but it is an indicator of
the nurse's need for guidance.
A young adult tells the nurse, "I have a new prescription for medical marijuana. I use it
several times a day for my frequent muscle spasms." What information should the
nurse provide first to this patient?
a. Guidance that the prescription should not be shared with peers
b. Directions to weigh self once a week and maintain a log of the results
c. Instructions about safety issues associated with driving or operating machinery
d. Information about the potential for amotivational syndrome and memory problems
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c. Instructions about safety issues associated with driving or operating
machinery
All of the options are correct, but safety is the nurse's first concern.
Marijuana is a psychoactive substance. Effects include euphoria, sedation,
perceptual distortions, and hallucinations; therefore, driving or operating
machinery may be hazardous.
Which statement indicates the existence of a codependent relation between a client
diagnosed with substance abuse and their life partner?
substance-abuse risk potential?
A. Female patient of Caucasian descent
B. Female patient of Japanese descent
C. Male patient of Native American descent
D. Male patient of African American descent
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, C. Male patient of Native American descent
An older adult has experienced both physical and emotional abuse while living with a
family member. The family member has been adherent with required therapy and at
the client's request the two will again be living together. Which intervention will best
assure that both the client and the family member's needs are being met?
A. The family member is informed that criminal charges will be filed if any abuse
occurs.
B. The client agrees to report any incidences of abuse by the family member
immediately.
C. Initially, 7 days a week, 24-hour home aides are provided.
D. The home will have regular but unscheduled visits by adult protective services
agents.
Give this one a try later!
D. The home will have regular but unscheduled visits by adult protective
services agents.
Follow-up is crucial in ensuring ongoing safety of the elderly patient and
support of the caregiving system. None of the other options provide long-
term support and supervision.
An attorney who throws books and furniture around the office after losing a case is
referred to the psychiatric nurse in the law firm's employee assistance program. The
nurse knows that the patient's behavior most likely represents the use of which
defense mechanism?
A. Projection
B. Regression
C. Intellectualization
D. Reaction-formation
,Give this one a try later!
B. Regression
An adult who throws temper tantrums, such as this one, is displaying
regressive behavior, or behavior that is appropriate at a younger age.
The treatment goal is for the hospitalized mental health client to be discharged to a
residential treatment environment. The nurse includes which experience into the
client's plan of care as a priority intervention?
A. Physical therapy to address any existing musculoskeletal disabilities
B. Recreational therapy to improve the client's social well-being
C. Occupational therapy to assist in assuming skills needed to regain independence
D. Art therapy to reduce the effects of the client's illness
Give this one a try later!
C. Occupational therapy to assist in assuming skills needed to regain
independence
Residential treatment programs are structured short- or long-term 24-hour
living environments in which individuals are provided with varying levels of
supervision and support. Psychoeducation is provided for symptom
management and medications. The residents learn to access community
support as an alternative to hospitalization and are encouraged to achieve
maximal independence. Occupational therapy in preparation for discharge
has priority for this client. The remaining therapies may be appropriate but
lack the priority of occupational therapy.
The nurse assessed an elderly person who was abused by the caregiver. Afterward,
which internal dialogue should prompt the nurse to seek guidance?
a. "Sometimes I get so discouraged and frustrated with my job."
, b. "It's incredible that anyone could hurt a child or elderly person."
c. "The abuser was probably a victim of abuse at some point in life."
d. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
Give this one a try later!
d. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
Nurses must be self-aware, particularly in highly charged situations.
Wishing harm on an abuser may be understandable, but it is an indicator of
the nurse's need for guidance.
A young adult tells the nurse, "I have a new prescription for medical marijuana. I use it
several times a day for my frequent muscle spasms." What information should the
nurse provide first to this patient?
a. Guidance that the prescription should not be shared with peers
b. Directions to weigh self once a week and maintain a log of the results
c. Instructions about safety issues associated with driving or operating machinery
d. Information about the potential for amotivational syndrome and memory problems
Give this one a try later!
c. Instructions about safety issues associated with driving or operating
machinery
All of the options are correct, but safety is the nurse's first concern.
Marijuana is a psychoactive substance. Effects include euphoria, sedation,
perceptual distortions, and hallucinations; therefore, driving or operating
machinery may be hazardous.
Which statement indicates the existence of a codependent relation between a client
diagnosed with substance abuse and their life partner?
