ENA Agitated Patients Exam 2025 Questions
And Answers
A patient in the emergency department begins yelling and demands medication for his back
pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
B - ANS A. Screaming I'll get to you when I can. Get back in bed!
B. Saying I am sorry. I know you are in pain, but we cannot tolerate that behavior. I will have to
call security if it happens again.
C. Shouting get a grip! You're not the only patient here!
D. Crossing your arms, staring intently, and saying in a curt voice , I'll see you when you can
behave like an adult.
Which of the following should you recognize when coping with a patient inappropriate
expression of anger?
A. The patients up bringing
B. The defense mechanisms the patient is using.
C. Your own response to anger in others
D. The systems theory approach for effecting change. - ANS C
Which neurotransmitter system is involved in the modulation of aggression?
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, A. Serotonin.
B. Prolactin.
C. Aspartate
D. Histamine. - ANS A
Which nursing intervention can help a patient deal with anger?
A. Encouraging discussion of previous violent outburst.
B. Attempting to joke with or humor and agitated person.
C. Using physical activity as a diversion.
D. Separating the patient from the disturbing situation. - ANS D
Which of the following behavioral characteristics most strongly suggest significant anger?
A. Control, precise speech
B. Flat, unanimated facial expression.
C. Excessive smoking.
D. Clinched fist. - ANS D
Which is a significant factor in the prediction of violence?
A. Presence of an diagnosed physical illness.
B. A history of violent behavior.
C. Type of violence, the patient threatens.
D. Degree of impulse control. - ANS B
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And Answers
A patient in the emergency department begins yelling and demands medication for his back
pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
B - ANS A. Screaming I'll get to you when I can. Get back in bed!
B. Saying I am sorry. I know you are in pain, but we cannot tolerate that behavior. I will have to
call security if it happens again.
C. Shouting get a grip! You're not the only patient here!
D. Crossing your arms, staring intently, and saying in a curt voice , I'll see you when you can
behave like an adult.
Which of the following should you recognize when coping with a patient inappropriate
expression of anger?
A. The patients up bringing
B. The defense mechanisms the patient is using.
C. Your own response to anger in others
D. The systems theory approach for effecting change. - ANS C
Which neurotransmitter system is involved in the modulation of aggression?
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, A. Serotonin.
B. Prolactin.
C. Aspartate
D. Histamine. - ANS A
Which nursing intervention can help a patient deal with anger?
A. Encouraging discussion of previous violent outburst.
B. Attempting to joke with or humor and agitated person.
C. Using physical activity as a diversion.
D. Separating the patient from the disturbing situation. - ANS D
Which of the following behavioral characteristics most strongly suggest significant anger?
A. Control, precise speech
B. Flat, unanimated facial expression.
C. Excessive smoking.
D. Clinched fist. - ANS D
Which is a significant factor in the prediction of violence?
A. Presence of an diagnosed physical illness.
B. A history of violent behavior.
C. Type of violence, the patient threatens.
D. Degree of impulse control. - ANS B
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