quiz 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression observes the client comes to breakfast freshly bathed, wearing clean clothes and with combed and styled hair......
I see you have done some grooming today
a nurse observes a client who has depression is sitting alone in the room crying......
I'll just sit with you for a few minutes then
A nurse on a mental health unit is discussing restraints and seclusion with a group of newly hired nurses. At which of the following times should a nurse discuss the restraint and seclusion policy with a client
Upon admission
a nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized and says to the nurse, :my partner called and told me my boss hired someone to take my place"......
You must feel very concerned and disappointed by that information.
A nurse arranges for an aid to sit with a client overnight to avoid the use of restraints. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles?
nonmaleficence
a client becomes dejected and states "no one really cares what happens to me. life isn't worth living anymore"
"I care about you, and I am concerned that you feel so sad."
A nurse asks a client if they prefer to attend the morning or afternoon group therapy session. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles
Autonomy
a school nurse is talking with a 13 year old female at her annual health-screening visit........
None of the kids at school like me, and I don't like them either
Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? Select all that apply
Client's hearing deficit Volume of the client's television Numerous visitors in the client's room Increase in pain after ambulation Adverse effects of opioid analgesic Using earphones while listening to music (ALL)
A nurse on a mental health unit is discussing the concepts of competency and capacity with a newly licensed nurse.
Competency and capacity are often discussed as being the same thing, but they are different.
A male nurse is assigned to care for a female client who was admitted to the hospital for treatment of injuries following a domestic abuse incident. .....
I can review the assignments and arrange for a female nurse to care for you.
A nurse is caring for a client who is angry and demands to be transferred to a different psychiatrist.......
I will contact your primary care provider to assist you with finding a different psychiatrist.
A nurse on a mental health unit is discussing consent with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include
Informed consent must include information about potential alternative treatments that are available to the client
A nurse is discussing psychiatric advanced directives {PAD} with a client.....
PAD can include preferences for treatment, such as medications and preferred providers
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination......
Projection
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has mental illness. the nurse should identify what which of the following is a client right related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act EMTALA
Receive medical screening and treatment
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing
Social worker
a nurse in a psychiatric unit is admitting a client who attacked a neighbor........
The client is a danger to herself or others.
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident that occurred involving a client.
The nurse includes the clients own words when describing what happened
a nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients...
adopt a neutral attitude when proving care
A nurse is reviewing treatment alternatives for managing a client's behavior. The nurse should identify that which of the following examples describes the least restrictive alternative?
an 8-year-old child is asked to return to their room after yelling at other children during a group therapy session
a nurse observes a client's spouse sitting alone in the waiting room crying............
tell me what is concerning you
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu
the milieu consists of the physical and psychosocial environmental factors
A nurse is discussing a trauma-informed approach to care with a peer. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects an understanding of self-reflection?
to keep clients safe and promote healing, it is important to intentionally consider my words and actions.
a nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse as she interacts with a client regarding his concerns about his relationship with his partner
you should try to see your partners point of view before your own