SCHIZOPHRENIA EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT
A client presents with classic symptoms of schizophrenia but also appears manic
with erratic behavior and suicidal thoughts. What is the most appropriate explanation
for this client's behavior?
A. schizoaffective disorder
B. delusional disorder
C. schizophreniform disorder
D. brief psychotic disorder - ANSWER-A. schizoaffective disorder
Which information is most important to the nurse? Select all that apply.
A. Medication notes haloperidol 100 mg daily, lisinopril 20 mg daily.
B. The client states, "I don't take any medication; the doctor is trying to overdose and
kill me."
C. The client stares over the shoulder, appearing to have a conversation with
someone else.
D. The client does not answer many questions.
E. A history of schizophrenia for 12 years with frequent relapses. - ANSWER-B. The
client states, "I don't take any medication; the doctor is trying to overdose and kill
me."
C. The client stares over the shoulder, appearing to have a conversation with
someone else.
E. A history of schizophrenia for 12 years with frequent relapses.
Based on the information provided, the client is in the ________ phase of
schizophrenia, and the nurse knows the priority is to monitor for _________. -
ANSWER-Active psychotic
Safety
Other than ensuring safety, what other needs does this client have? Select all that
apply.
A. establish trusting relationship between client and other clients in the facility
B. have client explain hallucinations in detail to ensure the nurse understands
C. client should communicate the presence of hallucinations
D. participation in group therapy to discuss current stay and concerns
E. communicate reality to client as needed with hallucinations present - ANSWER-C.
client should communicate the presence of hallucinations
D. participation in group therapy to discuss current stay and concerns
E. communicate reality to client as needed with hallucinations present
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate and would most likely achieve the
desired outcomes for this client?
A. impaired verbal communication
WITH CORRECT
A client presents with classic symptoms of schizophrenia but also appears manic
with erratic behavior and suicidal thoughts. What is the most appropriate explanation
for this client's behavior?
A. schizoaffective disorder
B. delusional disorder
C. schizophreniform disorder
D. brief psychotic disorder - ANSWER-A. schizoaffective disorder
Which information is most important to the nurse? Select all that apply.
A. Medication notes haloperidol 100 mg daily, lisinopril 20 mg daily.
B. The client states, "I don't take any medication; the doctor is trying to overdose and
kill me."
C. The client stares over the shoulder, appearing to have a conversation with
someone else.
D. The client does not answer many questions.
E. A history of schizophrenia for 12 years with frequent relapses. - ANSWER-B. The
client states, "I don't take any medication; the doctor is trying to overdose and kill
me."
C. The client stares over the shoulder, appearing to have a conversation with
someone else.
E. A history of schizophrenia for 12 years with frequent relapses.
Based on the information provided, the client is in the ________ phase of
schizophrenia, and the nurse knows the priority is to monitor for _________. -
ANSWER-Active psychotic
Safety
Other than ensuring safety, what other needs does this client have? Select all that
apply.
A. establish trusting relationship between client and other clients in the facility
B. have client explain hallucinations in detail to ensure the nurse understands
C. client should communicate the presence of hallucinations
D. participation in group therapy to discuss current stay and concerns
E. communicate reality to client as needed with hallucinations present - ANSWER-C.
client should communicate the presence of hallucinations
D. participation in group therapy to discuss current stay and concerns
E. communicate reality to client as needed with hallucinations present
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate and would most likely achieve the
desired outcomes for this client?
A. impaired verbal communication
