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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today this patient shouts, ―They‘re all plotting to destroy me. Isn‘t that true?‖ Select the nurse‘s most therapeutic response. a. Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants to harm you.‖ b. Feeling that people want to destroy you must be very frightening.‖ c. That is not true. People here are trying to help you if you will let them.‖...

Test Bank Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition, by Margaret Jordan Halter Chapter_01_02_03_04_05_06_07_08_09_10_

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The adult child of a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks, ―Do you think depression and physical illness are connected? Since my father‘s death, my mother has had shingles and the flu, but she‘s usually not one who gets sick.‖ Which answer by the nurse best reflects current knowledge? a. It is probably a coincidence. Emotions and physical responses travel on different tracts of the nervous system.‖ b. You may be paying more attention to your...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient says to the nurse, ―I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn‘t rested well.‖ Which response should the nurse use to clarify the patient‘s comment? a. It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream.‖ b. I understand what you‘re saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too.‖ c. So you feel as though you did not get enough quality sleep last night?‖ d. Can you give me a...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, ―This patient is like one of my grandparents … so helpless.‖ Which response is the nurse demonstrating? a. Transference b. Countertransference c. Catastrophic reaction d. Defensive coping reaction ANS: B Countertransference is the nurse‘s transference or response to a patient that is based on the nurse‘s unconscious needs, conflicts, problems, or view of the world....

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for patients? a. Perform mental health assessment interviews. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B Prescriptive privileges are granted to master‘s-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken special courses on prescribing medi...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which Western cultural feature may result in establishing unrealistic outcomes for patients of other cultural groups? a. Interdependence b. Present orientation c. Flexible perception of time d. Direct confrontation to solve problems ANS: D Directly confronting problems is a highly valued approach in the American culture but not part of many other cultures in which harmony and restraint are valued. American nurses sometimes mistakenly think that all patients ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy? a. Exploring alternative solutions with the patient, who then makes a choice. b. Suggesting that two patients who were fighting be restricted to the unit. c. Intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self. d. Staying with a patient demonstrating a high level of anxiety. ANS: A Autonomy is the right to self-determination, that is, to make one‘s own decision...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Inpatient hospitalization for persons with mental illness is generally reserved for patients who a. present a clear danger to self or others. b. are noncompliant with medication at home. c. have limited support systems in the community. d. develop new symptoms during the course of an illness. ANS: A Hospitalization is justified when the patient is a danger to self or others, has dangerously decompensated, or needs intensive medical treatment. The distracters...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A parent says, ―My 2-year-old child refuses toilet training and shouts „No!‟ when given directions. What do you think is wrong?‖ Select the nurse‘s best reply. a. Your child needs firmer control. It is important to set limits now.‖ b. This is normal for your child‘s age. The child is striving for independence.‖ c. There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2.‖ d. Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient asks, ―What are neurotransmitters? My doctor said mine are imbalanced.‖ Select the nurse‘s best response. a. How do you feel about having imbalanced neurotransmitters?‖ b. Neurotransmitters protect us from harmful effects of free radicals.‖ c. Neurotransmitters are substances we consume that influence memory and mood.‖ d. Neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that pass messages between brain cells.‖ ANS: D The patient asked for infor...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to master‘s-prepared nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have taken special cou...

Table of Contents Chapter 01: Professional Nursing 4 Chapter 02: Social Determinants of Health 12 Chapter 03: Health History and Physical Examination 19 Chapter 04: Patient and Caregiver Teaching 25 Chapter 05: Chronic Illness and Older Adults 33 Chapter 06: Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Gender Diverse Patients 43 Chapter 07: Stress Management 48 Chapter 08: Sleep and Sleep Disorders 53 Chapter 09: Pain 59 Chapter 10: Palliative and End-of-Li...

Test Bank for Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition by Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Debra Hagler Chapter 01-69

Contents Chapter 61: Acute Intracranial Problems Chapter 62: Stroke Chapter 63: Chronic Neurologic Problems Chapter 64: Dementia and Delirium Chapter 65: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems

Contents Chapter 66: Assessment: Musculoskeletal System Chapter 67: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Chapter 68: Musculoskeletal Problems Chapter 69: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases

Contents Chapter 56: Breast Problems Chapter 57: Sexually Transmitted Infections Chapter 58: Female Reproductive Problems Chapter 59: Male Reproductive Problems Chapter 60: Assessment: Nervous System

Contents Chapter 51: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Chapter 52: Assessment: Endocrine System Chapter 53: Diabetes Chapter 54: Endocrine Problems Chapter 55: Assessment: Reproductive System

Contents Chapter 31: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 2 Chapter 32: Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 18 Chapter 33: Assessment: Hematologic System 29 Chapter 34: Hematologic Problems 35 Chapter 35: Assessment: Cardiovascular System 53  

Contents Chapter 21: Emergency and Disaster Nursing Chapter 22: Assessment and Management: Visual Problems Chapter 23: Assessment and Management: Auditory Problems Chapter 24: Assessment: Integumentary System Chapter 25: Integumentary Problems