MENTAL HESI 1
1. History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of Ativan what additional
prescription administer immediately
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
2. Hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques;
client outcome?
- Changes thought patterns r/t problem solving
3. Schizophrenia return to clinic 2 weeks after receiving dose of Haldol; important info for the
nurse to obtain during this visit
- Current vital signs
m
4. Client who refuses antipsychotic medication disrupt group activities nurse decides client
er as
needs constant observation based on
co
- wanders into client's room
eH w
o.
5. PTSD admitted to psychiatric unit, which intervention is most important for plan of care
rs e
- provide a quiet room away from the recreational area
ou urc
6. Middle aged female no previous psychiatric history because her family described her having
paranoid thoughts "I want to find out why these people are stalking me"
o
- It sounds like this experience is frightening you
aC s
vi y re
7. "Don’t know, I just can’t think" what activity should the nurse suggest
- set daily goals in the community meeting
ed d
8. Assessing male client with paranoids, which behavior can this client be expected to exhibit
- is openly hostile towards others for no apparent reason
ar stu
9. 8 month old with profound mental and physical disabilities
- ask mother is she has ever thought about harming herself or her child
is
Th
10. Recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication risperdal. Walks
laterally contracted position, something has made his body contort
- administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia
sh
11. Bipolar disorder Depakote for manic reactions. Monitored for seizure
- observe the client for a reduction in hyper excitable behaviors because the drug enhances
cerebral inhibitory transmitters
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, 12. Chronically depressed older male client of a long term care facility becomes more
reclusive and today refuses to leave room
- may I sit for you for a while
13. wife having affair, sober of 3 years, i believe in god
- What is troubling you most?
14. Smearing feces on the bathroom wall
- escort the client out of the bathroom
15. I know marijuana is not addicting
- anytime you alter your ability to think clearly you put yourself and others at risk
16. catatonicschizoprenia, emphysema, DM2, hyperlipidemia
- check blood glucose measurement
m
er as
17. depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals
co
eH w
- Refusal to address nutritional needs
o.
18. Borderline personality disorder self-inflicted lacerations on abdomen
rs e
- perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner
ou urc
19. Male client admitted depression and self mutilation
- ask if the client has a plan to harm himself
o
aC s
20. Admitted relationship distress with spouse and depressed mood, which diagnostic test
vi y re
- Urine drug screen
21. Victim of intimate partner violence what 3 things should you do
ed d
- 1.establish a code with family and friends to signify violence
ar stu
, 2.plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks main exit
, 3.have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children
is
22. Star this term
- You can study starred terms together
Th
23. 1.5 lithium admitted for suicidal ideations
- instruct client to drink 3 liters of fluid in 24 hours
sh
24. A client throws chairs; what do you do
- obtain staff assistance to help diffuse the escalating situation
25. Pre symptomatic genetic testing for mental illness
- The risk for mental illness is not identified with genetic testing
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1. History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of Ativan what additional
prescription administer immediately
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
2. Hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques;
client outcome?
- Changes thought patterns r/t problem solving
3. Schizophrenia return to clinic 2 weeks after receiving dose of Haldol; important info for the
nurse to obtain during this visit
- Current vital signs
m
4. Client who refuses antipsychotic medication disrupt group activities nurse decides client
er as
needs constant observation based on
co
- wanders into client's room
eH w
o.
5. PTSD admitted to psychiatric unit, which intervention is most important for plan of care
rs e
- provide a quiet room away from the recreational area
ou urc
6. Middle aged female no previous psychiatric history because her family described her having
paranoid thoughts "I want to find out why these people are stalking me"
o
- It sounds like this experience is frightening you
aC s
vi y re
7. "Don’t know, I just can’t think" what activity should the nurse suggest
- set daily goals in the community meeting
ed d
8. Assessing male client with paranoids, which behavior can this client be expected to exhibit
- is openly hostile towards others for no apparent reason
ar stu
9. 8 month old with profound mental and physical disabilities
- ask mother is she has ever thought about harming herself or her child
is
Th
10. Recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication risperdal. Walks
laterally contracted position, something has made his body contort
- administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia
sh
11. Bipolar disorder Depakote for manic reactions. Monitored for seizure
- observe the client for a reduction in hyper excitable behaviors because the drug enhances
cerebral inhibitory transmitters
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, 12. Chronically depressed older male client of a long term care facility becomes more
reclusive and today refuses to leave room
- may I sit for you for a while
13. wife having affair, sober of 3 years, i believe in god
- What is troubling you most?
14. Smearing feces on the bathroom wall
- escort the client out of the bathroom
15. I know marijuana is not addicting
- anytime you alter your ability to think clearly you put yourself and others at risk
16. catatonicschizoprenia, emphysema, DM2, hyperlipidemia
- check blood glucose measurement
m
er as
17. depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals
co
eH w
- Refusal to address nutritional needs
o.
18. Borderline personality disorder self-inflicted lacerations on abdomen
rs e
- perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner
ou urc
19. Male client admitted depression and self mutilation
- ask if the client has a plan to harm himself
o
aC s
20. Admitted relationship distress with spouse and depressed mood, which diagnostic test
vi y re
- Urine drug screen
21. Victim of intimate partner violence what 3 things should you do
ed d
- 1.establish a code with family and friends to signify violence
ar stu
, 2.plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks main exit
, 3.have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children
is
22. Star this term
- You can study starred terms together
Th
23. 1.5 lithium admitted for suicidal ideations
- instruct client to drink 3 liters of fluid in 24 hours
sh
24. A client throws chairs; what do you do
- obtain staff assistance to help diffuse the escalating situation
25. Pre symptomatic genetic testing for mental illness
- The risk for mental illness is not identified with genetic testing
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