N316 Final Study Guide | Verified with 100% Correct Answers

N316 Final Study Guide | Verified with 100% Correct Answers A client tells the nurse, "I recognize that my illness has not paralyzed me." What does the nurse interpret from the client's statement? A The client is in the rebuilding stage of recovery. B The client is in the preparation stage of recovery. C The client is in the awareness stage of recovery. D The client is in the moratorium stage of recovery. The nursing instructor is teaching the student nurses about the basic concept of the recovery model. What does the nurse include in the teaching plan? A Empowering the client to make his or her own decisions B Empowerment of the family system to provide supportive care C Empowerment of the health-care team to provide expertise in decision making D Empowerment of the primary health-care provider to provide effective treatment The registered nurse, while discussing "recovery in life" to a group of student nurses states, "Relationships and social networks provide support, friendship, love, and hope." Which major dimension is the registered nurse discussing, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) perspective? A Health B Home C Purpose D Community While caring for a client with a mental illness, the nurse protects the client's rights and eliminates discrimination while working with the client towards recovery. Which guiding principle of recovery is the nurse following? A Recovery model supported by addressing past trauma B Recovery model supported through relationships and social networks C Recovery model based on respect D Recovery model which is culture-based and influenced The nurse finds that a client with a psychotic disorder is involved in decision making regarding psychotherapeutic treatments. The client's caregiver reports that the client has also developed a sense of optimism and hope for a rewarding future. Which stage of recovery does the nurse expect the client is in, according to the psychological recovery model? A Growth B Awareness C Preparation D Moratorium Which intervention of the nurse indicates that the nurse is following the "value the voice" commitment of the tidal model? A Listening to the client's story actively B Assisting the client in expressing personal experiences in his or her own language C Asking for clarification at certain points in the client's story D Helping the client to determine what kind of change would represent a step toward recovery Which statement precisely defines the term "situational crises"? A These are crucial experiences associated with various stages of growth and development. B These aim at reducing the incidence of mental disorders within the population. C These are acute responses that occur as a result of an external circumstantial stressor. D These target both individuals and the environment with twofold emphases. The community health nurse is preparing an education session for prospective parents on parenting and life skills. How is this classified, in terms of prevention? A Primary B Secondary C Tertiary D Health Promotion The nurse is making referrals for support services for a group of disabled veterans suffering from PSTD. How is this classified, in terms of prevention? A Primary B Secondary C Tertiary D Health Promotion The nurse is hosting a weekly support meeting in the community for individuals at high risk for mental illness exacerbation. How is this classified, in terms of prevention? A Primary B Secondary C Tertiary D Health promotion Which effort eases the transition of mentally ill clients from inpatient hospitalization to community living? A Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) B Partial hospitalization C Proposals of New Freedom Commission on Mental Health D Recommendations of the Joint Commission on Mental Health and Illness Which treatment alternative cares for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and tries to improve their coping ability and prevent exacerbation of acute symptoms? A Community mental health centers B Program of assertive community treatment (PACT) C Partial hospitalization programs D Community residential facilities Which advice by the community nurse is targeted for the newly married couple as a primary preventive measure? A Encourages the couple to engage in honest communication B Advises the couple regarding sexuality, pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases C Informs the couple that husband-wife bonding does not occur immediately D Supports satisfaction with current living arrangements Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a group of earthquake victims? A The nurse explains the importance of a Pap smear test to the female victims. B The nurse establishes at the outset what is acceptable and what is not and maintains consistency. C The nurse explains about empty nest syndrome to the victims. D The nurse provides support and accurate information to ease the difficult developmental transition they are undergoing A nurse has taken report for the evening shift on an adolescent inpatient unit. Which client should the nurse address first? A A client diagnosed with conduct disorder who is verbally abusing a peer in the milieu B A client diagnosed with conduct disorder who is demanding special attention from staff C A client diagnosed with attention deficit disorder who has a history of self-mutilation D A client diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder being sexually inappropriate with staff While caring for a client, the nurse finds negativistic, disobedient, and hostile behavior in the client toward hospital staff members. Which disorder does the nurse suspect in this client? A Conduct disorder B Tourette's disorder C Autism spectrum disorder D Oppositional defiant disorder A nurse is working with an adolescent with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What symptoms should a nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply. A Limited attention span B Excessive levels of activity and restlessness C Difficulty forming satisfactory interpersonal relationships D Low frustration tolerance and temper outbursts Which class of medications is useful in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? A Anticoagulants B Anticonvulsants C Tricyclic antidepressants D Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which information about this medication should the nurse provide to the parents? A If one dose of Ritalin is missed, double the next dose. B Administer Ritalin to the child after breakfast. C Administer Ritalin to the child just prior to bedtime. D A side effect of Ritalin is decreased ability to learn. A client diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is disoriented and ataxic, and he wanders. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis? A Disturbed thought processes B Self-care deficit C Risk for injury D Altered health-care maintenance For a client with Alzheimer's disease, what is the condition called when he or she creates events to fill in memory gaps? A Delusion B Contusion C Hallucination D Confabulation A client has recently been diagnosed with mild to moderate neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for this client's cognitive impairment? A Nortriptyline (Pamelor) B Zaleplon (Sonata) C Donepezil (Aricept) D Quetiapine (Seroquel) Why is lorazepam preferred over diazepam for treating anxiety in clients with neurocognitive disorder (NCD)? A To enhance the antianxiety effect B To reduce the risk of oversedation and falls C To decrease confusion D To reduce the sleep disturbances associated with diazepam What is the first-line drug treatment in an elderly client diagnosed with neurocognitive depression? A Doxepin B Sertraline