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27. A nurse is preparing to implement cognitive reframing techniques for a client who
has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include in
the plan of care? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Priority restructuring
-Monitoring thoughts
-Journal keeping
A charge nurse is discussing manifestations of schizophrenia with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following manifestations should the charge nurse identify as being
effectively treated by first generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. Auditory hallucinations
C. Delusions of grandeur
D. Severe agitation
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER: -To assess cognitive
ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens."
-To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression.
-To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
A charge nurse is discussing mirtazapine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding? - CORRECT
ANSWER: This medication increase the release of serotonin and norepinephrine"
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has MDD with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: The client is at greatest risk for
suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode.
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in
the discussion? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: -It is goal-directed.
-Behavioral change is encouraged.
-A termination date is established.
,A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER: "I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first
several weeks."
A charge nurse is leading a peer group discussion about family and community
violence. Which of the following statements by a member of the group indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Pregnancy increases the risk
for violence toward the intimate partner."
A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders. Which of
the following personality characteristics associated with all of the personality disorders
should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group
C. Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed
E. Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with
staff
A charge nurse is reviewing Kugler-Ross: Five Stages of Grief with a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following stages should the charge nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Denial
C. Bargaining
D. Anger
E. Depression
A client says she is experiencing increased stress because her significant other is
"pressuring me and my kids to go live with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that."
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a change in
the client's situation? - CORRECT ANSWER: Use assertiveness techniques
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in
order to protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening
me." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client of the intention
to do so.
A community health nurse is leading a discussion about rape with a neighborhood task
force. Which of the following statements by a neighborhood citizen indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Acquaintance rape often
involves alcohol."
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of depression
among older adult clients in the community. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse plan as a method of tertiary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER: Establishing
rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
, A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease to assess
the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to
decrease the client's risk for injury? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: A.
Install childproof door locks.
D. Place the client's mattress on the floor.
E. Install light fixtures above stairs.
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight
because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients.
The nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts? - CORRECT
ANSWER: False imprisonment
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway
with another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major neurocognitive
disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client states, "I have to get
home." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT
ANSWER: I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room."
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a preschool-age child who has a new diagnosis
of ADHD. When teaching the parent about this disorder, which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Because
of this disorder, your child is at increased risk for injury."
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client
who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of the time. The client's
wife works all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of the following strategies
should the nurse suggest as appropriate follow-up care? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Attending a partial hospitalization program
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is the priority nursing action? - CORRECT ANSWER: Monitor the
client for escalating behavior
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
dissociative fugue. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the plan
of care? - CORRECT ANSWER: Work with the client on grounding techniques
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency
admission? - CORRECT ANSWER: A client who has borderline personality disorder
and assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod
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27. A nurse is preparing to implement cognitive reframing techniques for a client who
has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include in
the plan of care? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Priority restructuring
-Monitoring thoughts
-Journal keeping
A charge nurse is discussing manifestations of schizophrenia with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following manifestations should the charge nurse identify as being
effectively treated by first generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. Auditory hallucinations
C. Delusions of grandeur
D. Severe agitation
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER: -To assess cognitive
ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens."
-To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression.
-To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
A charge nurse is discussing mirtazapine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding? - CORRECT
ANSWER: This medication increase the release of serotonin and norepinephrine"
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has MDD with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: The client is at greatest risk for
suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode.
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in
the discussion? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: -It is goal-directed.
-Behavioral change is encouraged.
-A termination date is established.
,A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER: "I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first
several weeks."
A charge nurse is leading a peer group discussion about family and community
violence. Which of the following statements by a member of the group indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Pregnancy increases the risk
for violence toward the intimate partner."
A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders. Which of
the following personality characteristics associated with all of the personality disorders
should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group
C. Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed
E. Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with
staff
A charge nurse is reviewing Kugler-Ross: Five Stages of Grief with a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following stages should the charge nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Denial
C. Bargaining
D. Anger
E. Depression
A client says she is experiencing increased stress because her significant other is
"pressuring me and my kids to go live with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that."
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a change in
the client's situation? - CORRECT ANSWER: Use assertiveness techniques
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in
order to protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening
me." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client of the intention
to do so.
A community health nurse is leading a discussion about rape with a neighborhood task
force. Which of the following statements by a neighborhood citizen indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Acquaintance rape often
involves alcohol."
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of depression
among older adult clients in the community. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse plan as a method of tertiary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER: Establishing
rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
, A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease to assess
the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to
decrease the client's risk for injury? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER: A.
Install childproof door locks.
D. Place the client's mattress on the floor.
E. Install light fixtures above stairs.
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight
because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients.
The nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts? - CORRECT
ANSWER: False imprisonment
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway
with another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major neurocognitive
disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client states, "I have to get
home." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT
ANSWER: I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room."
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a preschool-age child who has a new diagnosis
of ADHD. When teaching the parent about this disorder, which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER: Because
of this disorder, your child is at increased risk for injury."
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client
who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of the time. The client's
wife works all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of the following strategies
should the nurse suggest as appropriate follow-up care? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Attending a partial hospitalization program
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is the priority nursing action? - CORRECT ANSWER: Monitor the
client for escalating behavior
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
dissociative fugue. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the plan
of care? - CORRECT ANSWER: Work with the client on grounding techniques
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency
admission? - CORRECT ANSWER: A client who has borderline personality disorder
and assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod
