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The client has been admitted to the acute care facility. Which of the
following article of clothing worn by the client suggests that the client is a
member of a neo-nazi hate group?
ANSWERS: Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his
skin integrity be assessed next?
ANSWERS: At 1:30 pm.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 5:00 pm. Which of the
following times best indicates when the restraints should be removed to
allow range of motion activities for this client?
ANSWERS: 7:00 pm
,The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a client with a history of suicide
attempts. Which of the following is suggestive that the client has
ingested a poison?
ANSWERS: Burns around the mouth.
The client has a history of abusing barbiturates. The Psychiatric Technician
can expect to see which of the following in this client?
ANSWERS: Delayed reaction time while playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is:
ANSWERS: correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
The consumer complains that reading anything longer than a sentence is
difficult to remember. The cause of this is likely:
ANSWERS: dementia
Your client askes you if you see the ants crawling on the wall (there are none
there). This is an example of a...
ANSWERS: hallucination
The first step in the process of developing a treatment plan using "systematic
desensitization" is to...
ANSWERS: confront the client with the feared stimuli or object.
,After breaking plates and raging after his wife walked out, the consumer
sought help at a crisis center. Which question is the most helpful for
treatment planning?
ANSWERS: "Do you feel in control at this time?"
A male client is diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder. The
psychiatric technician would implement which one of the following
nursing interventions the most when working with this individual?
ANSWERS: Respect the client's need for social isolation.
A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate
600 mg PO per day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will
educate the client that:
ANSWERS: It is important to consume a normal salt diet while avoiding the
consumption of diuretics.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed
with Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for:
ANSWERS: Hypotension and bradycardia.
Which of the following pairs of personality disorders would have an
increased suicide risk?
ANSWERS: Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality
Disorder
, It has been reported that your client, as a child, witnessed her mother
being abused by her father. She quickly forgot the incidence and still has no
memory of the abuse. You recognize this as:
ANSWERS: Repression
Your client tells you that his wife of 20 years left without warning. He
continues to tell you in a calm manner that they were never compatible. You
recognize this as:
ANSWERS: Intellectualization
Your client complains of the following symptoms: anxiety, drowsiness and
headache. You recognize these as side effects of which one of the following
medication?
ANSWERS: fluoxetine
The client tells you that they feel they can tell you anything because they know
you "care" about them and will "protect them." You recognize this as an
example of:
ANSWERS: Transference
Your client tells you they are about to begin systematic desensitization with
their
doctor. The client states they are terrified to face their fears. Which of the
following would be appropriate teaching?
ANSWERS: "You will be trained to relax during the first couple of weeks
before you even have to identify your fears."
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The client has been admitted to the acute care facility. Which of the
following article of clothing worn by the client suggests that the client is a
member of a neo-nazi hate group?
ANSWERS: Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his
skin integrity be assessed next?
ANSWERS: At 1:30 pm.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 5:00 pm. Which of the
following times best indicates when the restraints should be removed to
allow range of motion activities for this client?
ANSWERS: 7:00 pm
,The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a client with a history of suicide
attempts. Which of the following is suggestive that the client has
ingested a poison?
ANSWERS: Burns around the mouth.
The client has a history of abusing barbiturates. The Psychiatric Technician
can expect to see which of the following in this client?
ANSWERS: Delayed reaction time while playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is:
ANSWERS: correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
The consumer complains that reading anything longer than a sentence is
difficult to remember. The cause of this is likely:
ANSWERS: dementia
Your client askes you if you see the ants crawling on the wall (there are none
there). This is an example of a...
ANSWERS: hallucination
The first step in the process of developing a treatment plan using "systematic
desensitization" is to...
ANSWERS: confront the client with the feared stimuli or object.
,After breaking plates and raging after his wife walked out, the consumer
sought help at a crisis center. Which question is the most helpful for
treatment planning?
ANSWERS: "Do you feel in control at this time?"
A male client is diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder. The
psychiatric technician would implement which one of the following
nursing interventions the most when working with this individual?
ANSWERS: Respect the client's need for social isolation.
A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate
600 mg PO per day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will
educate the client that:
ANSWERS: It is important to consume a normal salt diet while avoiding the
consumption of diuretics.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed
with Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for:
ANSWERS: Hypotension and bradycardia.
Which of the following pairs of personality disorders would have an
increased suicide risk?
ANSWERS: Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality
Disorder
, It has been reported that your client, as a child, witnessed her mother
being abused by her father. She quickly forgot the incidence and still has no
memory of the abuse. You recognize this as:
ANSWERS: Repression
Your client tells you that his wife of 20 years left without warning. He
continues to tell you in a calm manner that they were never compatible. You
recognize this as:
ANSWERS: Intellectualization
Your client complains of the following symptoms: anxiety, drowsiness and
headache. You recognize these as side effects of which one of the following
medication?
ANSWERS: fluoxetine
The client tells you that they feel they can tell you anything because they know
you "care" about them and will "protect them." You recognize this as an
example of:
ANSWERS: Transference
Your client tells you they are about to begin systematic desensitization with
their
doctor. The client states they are terrified to face their fears. Which of the
following would be appropriate teaching?
ANSWERS: "You will be trained to relax during the first couple of weeks
before you even have to identify your fears."
