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A candidate running for a national office makes the following campaign pitch: "My opponent has said, 'The fundamentals of our economy are strong,' which shows that he is completely out of touch with reality. We have a great challenge ahead of us to get our economy back on track. I believe I have good qualifications for helping our country do this. Keep in mind that my opponent is a good friend of Pastor John Doe, who just last week blamed certain ethnic groups and illegal aliens for drag...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? Correct Answer-1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? Correct Answer-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? Correct Answer-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinfl...

Most common issues for individual therapy 1. losses 2. interpersonal conflicts 3. symptomatic presentations such as panic phobias, and negativity 4. Unfulfilled expectations at life transitions 5. Characterological issues such as narcissim or aggressiveness Psychoanalytic therapy 1. Originated by Freud 2. believed that behavior is determined by unconsious motivations and instincual drives . 3. promotes change by the development of greater insight and awareness of maladaptive defenses...

State legislative statues do what two things 1. grant legal authority for NP practice 2. Provides nurse practice act specific to state What does the Nurse Practice Act do 1. provides title protection 2. defines advanced practice 3. prevailing state laws that define scope of practice 4. places restriction on practice 5. disciplinary action 6. regulate NP development of collaborative agreement with MD 7. guides statutory law 8. oversees license 9. credentialing 10. certification 11 def...

A 14-year-old patient has nonspecific complaints about pain in his or her legs. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory results are within normal limits except for a markedly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner interprets the findings as normally occurring during a rapid adolescent growth spurt Laboratory findings for a patient with an alcohol use disorder indicate increased liver function values and: increased MCV and elevated ...

Tarasoff Principle 1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client Deontological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Teleological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the consequence or outcome Virtue ethics ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg. honesty, courage, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect) or the...

Tarasoff Principle 1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client Deontological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Teleological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the consequence or outcome Virtue ethics ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg. honesty, courage, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect) or the...

Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk factors When interview teenagers (16 y/o) that arriv...

AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale for 8 and older 12 item tool to assess symptoms of tardive dyskinesia for patients taking antipsychotics Rating 0-4, >2 to diagnose TD and reduce dose BARS Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale for 8 and older 4 item tool to assess objective and subjective symptoms of akathisia with antipsychotics and/or SSRIs CRS-R Connors Rating Scales - Revised for 3-17 ADHD Parent (80 items) and Teacher Scales (59 items) Low T-score of 61= mildly atypical; >70 =...

Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders might the clinician consider? Question 1 options:a) Narcissistic b) Paranoid c) Antisocial d) Histrionic Antisocia...

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Moderate co...

What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's What do BCP's do to Lamictal? Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal What is a Type I research error? There I...

The purpose of the ANA's PMH Nsg: Scope and Standards of Practice is to: a. Define the role and actions for the NP b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role a. Define the role and actions for the NP The trend in legal rulings on cases involving mental illness over the past 25 years has been to: A - Encourage juries to find defe...

Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiery disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreaseing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiery. C. Increasing serotoneric activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As a PM...

what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? systematic review borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? B a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of E.P.S is suspe...

What should you assess regardless of age group? Correct Answer-Confusion or Depression The National Patient Safety Goal 6 is to improve the safety of clinical alarm systems. What is the rationale for this goal? Correct Answer-**To improve patient safety if clinical alarm systems are not properly managed** What is an important concept of being a patient advocate? Correct Answer-Accepting the patient's decision Which of the following is a patient responsibility? Correct Answer-To ask for pa...

d. All of the above Correct Answer-Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them Correct Answer-Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to w...

Communication Correct Answer--Refers to the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts and ideas -With other healthcare professionals, family, patients, doctor Assessment Correct Answer--We do continual assessment every time we enter the room -Assessment is assessment regardless of the age group, however it is different when you go about doing that assessment -Assessment of infants and children requires a different assessment approach that requires extra steps to gain trust and understand...

Healthcare professionals are required to report suspected cases of child and elder abuse: Correct AnswerB. In all states Which of the following statements is accurate concerning advance healthcare directives? Correct AnswerD. Emergency medical technicians cannot honor AHD's Which of the following statements is accurate? Correct Answer-D. Providers should always consider alternatives to the use of physical restraints Factors that can contribute to violence in a healthcare facility include: C...

What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? Correct AnswerThe contributory factors associated with the event. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? Correct Answer-supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace What is an example of patients' rights? Correct Answer-Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug.