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What does 'milieu' mean? correct answers Environment
What is the definition of false imprisonment? correct answers Involuntary confinement of a
person
What classification is Lithium? correct answers Mood stabilizer - used mainly for Bipolar
disorder
What nursing interventions are important for a person taking Lithium? correct answers
Assess mental status, initiate suicide precautions if indicated, monitor I&O, monitor serum
lithium levels twice weekly during initiation and every 2 months during chronic therapy
What does anhedonia mean? correct answers inability to feel pleasure
What is important about doing with suicidal patients? correct answers Keep it 1 to 1
A patient is scheduled for a radical prostatectomy. Before signing the consent, the patient
tells the nurse, "I am not sure if this surgery is safe." Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
A. "You seem anxious; once you sign the consent, I can give you a sedative."
B. "Tell me what you know about your surgery and the risks involved."
C. "Any surgery has risks, but we will be here to take good care of you."
D. "You do not need to be concerned; your surgeon has not had any patient complaints."
correct answers B. "Tell me what you know about your surgery and the risks involved."
The nurse is assigned to provide preoperative teaching to a patient who is scheduled for
surgery. When instructing the patient on how to use an incentive spirometer, the nurse
determines the patient only understands Spanish. What is the best method for the nurse to
teach the patient how to use this equipment?
A. Give the patient a pamphlet written in Spanish with directions on the use of the incentive
spirometer.
B. Ask another Spanish-speaking patient in the preoperative area to translate as the nurse
describes the procedure.
C. Have the hospital translator available while the nurse demonstrates the procedure and has
the patient return the demonstration.
D. Notify the postoperative unit to have a Spanish-speaking nurse provide education on the
incentive spirometer after surgery. correct answers C. Have the hospital translator available
while the nurse demonstrates the procedure and has the patient return the demonstration.
Signs and symptoms of suicide correct answers Lack of pleasure, thoughts of harming
themselves, isolation
How long does MDD have to last to consider it MDD? correct answers 2 weeks
What is anergia? correct answers lack of energy
, What are the 4 spheres of human functioning? correct answers Affective, Behavioral,
Cognitive, Physiological
What are four talk therapies that are beneficial? correct answers Individual Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Family therapy
Cognitive therapy
What do you need to watch for patients taking Lithium? correct answers Blood sugar levels
and ensring lithium levels are between 0.6-1.2
What is an adverse effect of Lithium? correct answers Gaining weight
What do you need to keep important levels? correct answers Salt and water balance
The nurse in an ambulatory surgery center has administered the following preoperative
medications to a patient scheduled for general surgery: diazepam (Valium), cefazolin
(Ancef), and famotidine (Pepcid). What mode of transportation to the operating room (OR)
would be the most appropriate for the nurse to arrange for this patient?
A. Stretcher with side rails up and accompanied by an OR transport personnel
B. Ambulatory and accompanied by a hospital escort and a family member
C. Seated in a wheelchair accompanied by a responsible family member
D. Ambulatory accompanied by an OR staff member or transport personnel correct answers
A. Stretcher with side rails up and accompanied by an OR transport personnel
The preoperative order is lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg intravenous (IV) now. Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take prior to the administration of
this medication?
A. Check the laboratory results for the most recent serum potassium level.
B. Ask the patient about an allergy to iodine or shellfish.
C. Tell the patient the medication is used to prevent nausea.
D. Assist the patient to the bathroom to void. correct answers D. Assist the patient to the
bathroom to void.
A 68-year-old scheduled for a herniorrhaphy at an ambulatory surgical center expresses
concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after
the surgery. The best response by the nurse is,
A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure."
C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after
surgery."
D. "Your health insurance will pay for inpatient care only if complications develop during
surgery." correct answers A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
All of the following instructions about postoperative activity are correct for an obese patient
except: This patient should be instructed:
A. To be as active as possible, walking up to one mile per day by the postoperative office
visit.
B. To wear an abdominal binder.
C. Increase activity gradually; however, should avoid heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks.
Verified Exam Questions!!
What does 'milieu' mean? correct answers Environment
What is the definition of false imprisonment? correct answers Involuntary confinement of a
person
What classification is Lithium? correct answers Mood stabilizer - used mainly for Bipolar
disorder
What nursing interventions are important for a person taking Lithium? correct answers
Assess mental status, initiate suicide precautions if indicated, monitor I&O, monitor serum
lithium levels twice weekly during initiation and every 2 months during chronic therapy
What does anhedonia mean? correct answers inability to feel pleasure
What is important about doing with suicidal patients? correct answers Keep it 1 to 1
A patient is scheduled for a radical prostatectomy. Before signing the consent, the patient
tells the nurse, "I am not sure if this surgery is safe." Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
A. "You seem anxious; once you sign the consent, I can give you a sedative."
B. "Tell me what you know about your surgery and the risks involved."
C. "Any surgery has risks, but we will be here to take good care of you."
D. "You do not need to be concerned; your surgeon has not had any patient complaints."
correct answers B. "Tell me what you know about your surgery and the risks involved."
The nurse is assigned to provide preoperative teaching to a patient who is scheduled for
surgery. When instructing the patient on how to use an incentive spirometer, the nurse
determines the patient only understands Spanish. What is the best method for the nurse to
teach the patient how to use this equipment?
A. Give the patient a pamphlet written in Spanish with directions on the use of the incentive
spirometer.
B. Ask another Spanish-speaking patient in the preoperative area to translate as the nurse
describes the procedure.
C. Have the hospital translator available while the nurse demonstrates the procedure and has
the patient return the demonstration.
D. Notify the postoperative unit to have a Spanish-speaking nurse provide education on the
incentive spirometer after surgery. correct answers C. Have the hospital translator available
while the nurse demonstrates the procedure and has the patient return the demonstration.
Signs and symptoms of suicide correct answers Lack of pleasure, thoughts of harming
themselves, isolation
How long does MDD have to last to consider it MDD? correct answers 2 weeks
What is anergia? correct answers lack of energy
, What are the 4 spheres of human functioning? correct answers Affective, Behavioral,
Cognitive, Physiological
What are four talk therapies that are beneficial? correct answers Individual Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Family therapy
Cognitive therapy
What do you need to watch for patients taking Lithium? correct answers Blood sugar levels
and ensring lithium levels are between 0.6-1.2
What is an adverse effect of Lithium? correct answers Gaining weight
What do you need to keep important levels? correct answers Salt and water balance
The nurse in an ambulatory surgery center has administered the following preoperative
medications to a patient scheduled for general surgery: diazepam (Valium), cefazolin
(Ancef), and famotidine (Pepcid). What mode of transportation to the operating room (OR)
would be the most appropriate for the nurse to arrange for this patient?
A. Stretcher with side rails up and accompanied by an OR transport personnel
B. Ambulatory and accompanied by a hospital escort and a family member
C. Seated in a wheelchair accompanied by a responsible family member
D. Ambulatory accompanied by an OR staff member or transport personnel correct answers
A. Stretcher with side rails up and accompanied by an OR transport personnel
The preoperative order is lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg intravenous (IV) now. Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take prior to the administration of
this medication?
A. Check the laboratory results for the most recent serum potassium level.
B. Ask the patient about an allergy to iodine or shellfish.
C. Tell the patient the medication is used to prevent nausea.
D. Assist the patient to the bathroom to void. correct answers D. Assist the patient to the
bathroom to void.
A 68-year-old scheduled for a herniorrhaphy at an ambulatory surgical center expresses
concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after
the surgery. The best response by the nurse is,
A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure."
C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after
surgery."
D. "Your health insurance will pay for inpatient care only if complications develop during
surgery." correct answers A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
All of the following instructions about postoperative activity are correct for an obese patient
except: This patient should be instructed:
A. To be as active as possible, walking up to one mile per day by the postoperative office
visit.
B. To wear an abdominal binder.
C. Increase activity gradually; however, should avoid heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks.
