Mental Health Exam 1 (Ch 1, 6, 9, 11-14)
When a nurse assesses the style of behavior a child habitually uses to cope with the demands and expectations of the environment, he or she is assessing temperament. resilience. vulnerability. cultural assimilation.
temperament. Temperament is the behavior the child habitually uses to cope with the environment. It is a constitutional factor thought to be genetically determined. It may be modified by the parent-child relationship.REF: 183-184
Pt have the right of access to legal counsel and the right to take their case before a judge who may order a release. IF they are not released, pt can be kept involuntarily for a state-specified number of days with interim court appearances. After that time, a panel of professionals that includes psychiatrists, medical doctors, lawyers and private citizens reviews their cases. A pt who believes that he or she is being held with out just cause can file a petition for :
writ of habeas corpus The hospital must immediately submit the document to the court the court must then decide if the pt has been denied due process of the law
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. A patient became depressed after the last of the family's six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. Select the best initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will: a. verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date). b. agree to take an antidepressant medication regularly by (date). c. initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date). d. identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
A
Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening? a. Restating a feeling or thought the patient has expressed. b. Asking a direct question, such as "Did you feel angry?" c. Making a judgment about the patient's problem. d. Saying, "I understand what you're saying."
A Restating allows the patient to validate the nurse's understanding of what has been communicated. Restating is an active listening technique. Judgments should be suspended in a nurse-patient relationship. Close-ended questions such as "Did you feel angry?" ask for specific information rather than showing understanding. When the nurse simply states that he or she understands the patient's words, the patient has no way of measuring the understanding.
When a female Mexican American patient and a female nurse sit together, the patient often holds the nurse's hand. The patient also links arms with the nurse when they walk. The nurse is uncomfortable with this behavior. Which analysis is most accurate? a. The patient is accustomed to touch during conversation, as are members of many Hispanic subcultures. b. The patient understands that touch makes the nurse uncomfortable and controls the relationship based on that factor. c. The patient is afraid of being alone. When touching the nurse, the patient is reassured and comforted. d. The patient is trying to manipulate the nurse using nonverbal techniques.
A The most likely answer is that the patient's behavior is culturally influenced. Hispanic women frequently touch women they consider to be their friends. Although the other options are possible, they are less likely.
A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response? a. "You sound very upset about this." b. "God always forgives us for our sins." c. "Why do you think you are being punished?" d. "If you feel this way, you should talk to your minister."
A The nurse reflects the patient's comment, a therapeutic technique to encourage sharing for perceptions and feelings. The incorrect responses reflect probing, closed-ended comments, and giving advice, all of which are nontherapeutic.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 3. A patient diagnosed with major depression shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? Select all that apply. a. Offer laxatives if needed. b. Monitor food and fluid intake. c. Provide a quiet sleep environment. d. Eliminate all daily caffeine intake. e. Restrict intake of processed foods.
A, B, C
Which benefits are most associated with use of telehealth technologies? (Select all that apply.) a. Cost savings for patients b. Maximize care management c. Access to services for patients in rural areas d. Prompt reimbursement by third-party payers e. Rapid development of trusting relationships with patients
A, B, C Telehealth has shown that it can maximize health and improve disease management skills and confidence with the disease process. Many rural parents have felt disconnected from services- telehealth technologies can solve those problems. Although telehealth's improved health outcomes regularly show cost savings for payers, one significant barrier is the current lack of reimbursement for remote patient monitoring by third-party payers. Telehealth technologies have not shown rapid development of trusting relationships.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 4. A patient being treated with paroxetine (Paxil) 50 mg po daily for depression reports to the clinic nurse, "I took a few extra tablets earlier today and now I feel bad." Which assessments are most critical? Select all that apply. a. Vital signs b. Urinary frequency c. Psychomotor retardation d. Presence of abdominal pain and diarrhea e. Hyperactivity or feelings of restlessness
A, D, E
In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest risk to be labeled mentally ill? One who: a. describes hearing God's voice speaking. b. is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals. c. is wealthy and gives away $20 bills to needy individuals. d. always has an optimistic viewpoint about life and having own needs met.
ANS: A
Which finding best indicates that the goal "Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior" was achieved for an adult patient? The patient a. sees self as capable of achieving ideals and meeting demands. b. behaves without considering the consequences of personal actions. c. aggressively meets own needs without considering the rights of others. d. seeks help from others when assuming responsibility for major areas of own life.
ANS: A
29. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins to talks about "macnabs" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "macnabs" should be documented as: a. a neologism. b. concrete thinking. c. thought insertion. d. an idea of reference.
ANS: A A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Macnabs" is not a known common word. Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. Thought insertion refers to thoughts of others are implanted in one's mind. Ideas of reference are a type of delusion in which trivial events are given personal significance. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 205-206 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
27. The family of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is unfamiliar with the illness and family's role in recovery. Which type of therapy should the nurse recommend? a. Psychoeducational b. Psychoanalytic c. Transactional d. Family
ANS: A A psychoeducational group explores the causes of schizophrenia, the role of medication, the importance of medication compliance, support for the ill member, and hints for living with a person with schizophrenia. Such a group can be of immeasurable practical assistance to the family. The other types of therapy do not focus on psychoeducation. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 214 (Box 12-5) | Page 221 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
17. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is very disturbed and violent. After several doses of haloperidol (Haldol), the patient is calm. Two hours later the nurse sees the patient's head rotated to one side in a stiff position, the lower jaw thrust forward, and drooling. Which problem is most likely? a. An acute dystonic reaction b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Waxy flexibility d. Akathisia
ANS: A Acute dystonic reactions involve painful contractions of the tongue, face, neck, and back. Opisthotonos and oculogyric crisis may be observed. Dystonic reactions are considered emergencies requiring immediate intervention. Tardive dyskinesia involves involuntary spasmodic muscular contractions that involve the tongue, fingers, toes, neck, trunk, or pelvis. It appears after prolonged treatment. Waxy flexibility is a symptom seen in catatonic schizophrenia. Internal and external restlessness, pacing, and fidgeting are characteristics of akathisia. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 215-216 (Table 12-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
33. A nurse asks a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, "What is meant by the old saying 'You can't judge a book by looking at the cover.'?" Which response by the patient indicates concrete thinking? a. "The table of contents tells what a book is about." b. "You can't judge a book by looking at the cover." c. "Things are not always as they first appear." d. "Why are you asking me about books?"
ANS: A Concrete thinking refers to an impaired ability to think abstractly. Concreteness is often assessed through the patient's interpretation of proverbs. Concreteness reduces one's ability to understand and address abstract concepts such as love or the passage of time. The incorrect options illustrate echolalia, an unrelated question, and abstract thinking. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 205-206 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
18. An acutely violent patient diagnosed with schizophrenia receives several doses of haloperidol (Haldol). Two hours later the nurse notices the patient's head rotated to one side in a stiffly fixed position, the lower jaw thrust forward, and drooling. Which intervention by the nurse is indicated? a. Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg IM from the PRN medication administration record. b. Reassure the patient that the symptoms will subside. Practice relaxation exercises with the patient. c. Give trihexyphenidyl (Artane) 5 mg orally at the next regularly scheduled medication administration time. d. Administer atropine sulfate 2 mg subcut from the PRN medication administration record.
ANS: A Diphenhydramine, trihexyphenidyl, benztropine, and other anticholinergic medications may be used to treat dystonias. Swallowing will be difficult or impossible; therefore, oral medication is not an option. Medication should be administered immediately, so the intramuscular route is best. In this case, the best option given is diphenhydramine. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 215-216 (Table 12-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
13. A community mental health nurse wants to establish a relationship with a very withdrawn patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient lives at home with a supportive family. Select the nurse's best plan. a. Visit daily for 4 days, then every other day for 1 week; stay with patient for 20 minutes, accept silence; state when the nurse will return. b. Arrange to spend 1 hour each day with the patient; focus on asking questions about what the patient is thinking or experiencing; avoid silences. c. Visit twice daily; sit beside the patient with a hand on the patient's arm; leave if the patient does not respond within 10 minutes. d. Visit every other day; remind the patient of the nurse's identity; encourage the patient to talk while the nurse works on reports.
ANS: A Severe constraints on the community mental health nurse's time will probably not allow more time than what is mentioned in the correct option; yet, important principles can be used. A severely withdrawn patient should be met "at the patient's own level," with silence accepted. Short periods of contact are helpful to minimize both the patient's and the nurse's anxiety. Predictability in returning as stated will help build trust. An hour may be too long to sustain a home visit with a withdrawn patient, especially if the nurse persists in leveling a barrage of questions at the patient. Twice-daily visits are probably not possible, and leaving after 10 minutes would be premature. Touch may be threatening. Working on reports suggests the nurse is not interested in the patient. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 210-211 | Page 215 (Box 12-6) | Page 222 (Case study and Nursing Care Plan 12-1) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
12. A patient is experiencing delusions of persecution about being poisoned. The patient has refused all hospital meals for 3 days. Which intervention is most likely to be acceptable to the patient? a. Allowing the patient supervised access to food vending machines b. Allowing the patient to phone a local restaurant to deliver meals c. Offering to taste each portion on the tray for the patient d. Providing tube feedings or total parenteral nutrition
ANS: A The patient who is delusional about food being poisoned is likely to believe restaurant food might still be poisoned and to say that the staff member tasting the food has taken an antidote to the poison before tasting. Attempts to tube feed or give nutrition intravenously are seen as aggressive and usually promote violence. Patients perceive foods in sealed containers, packages, or natural shells as being safer. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 205-206 (Table 12-1) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
4. When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol (Haldol) was prescribed. The patient now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient? a. Sedation and muscle stiffness b. Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea c. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash d. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose
ANS: A Typical antipsychotic drugs often produce sedation and extrapyramidal side effects such as stiffness and gait disturbance, effects the patient might describe as making him or her feel like a "robot." The side effects mentioned in the other options are usually not associated with typical antipsychotic therapy or would not have the effect described by the patient. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 215-216 (Table 12-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
22. What assessment findings mark the prodromal stage of schizophrenia? a. Withdrawal, misinterpreting, poor concentration, and preoccupation with religion b. Auditory hallucinations, ideas of reference, thought insertion, and broadcasting c. Stereotyped behavior, echopraxia, echolalia, and waxy flexibility d. Loose associations, concrete thinking, and echolalia neologisms
ANS: A Withdrawal, misinterpreting, poor concentration, and preoccupation with religion are prodromal symptoms, the symptoms that are present before the development of florid symptoms. The incorrect options each list the positive symptoms of schizophrenia that might be apparent during the acute stage of the illness. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 201-202 | Page 204-205 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A patient diagnosed with acute mania has distributed pamphlets about a new business venture on a street corner for 2 days. Which nursing diagnosis has priority? a. Risk for injury b. Ineffective coping c. Impaired social interaction d. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
ANS: A Although each of the nursing diagnoses listed is appropriate for a patient having a manic episode, the priority lies with the patient's physiological safety. Hyperactivity and poor judgment put the patient at risk for injury.
Four new patients were admitted to the behavioral health unit in the past 12 hours. The nurse directs a psychiatric technician to monitor these patients for safety. Which patient will need the most watchful supervision? A patient diagnosed with: a. bipolar I disorder b. bipolar II disorder. c. dysthymic disorder d. cyclothymic disorder
ANS: A Bipolar I is a mood disorder characterized by excessive activity and energy. Psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, and dramatically disturbed thoughts) may occur during manic episodes. A patient with bipolar I disorder is more unstable than a patient diagnosed with bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, or dysthymic disorder.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder will be discharged tomorrow. The patient is taking a mood stabilizing medication. What is the priority nursing intervention for the patient as well as the patient's family during this phase of treatment? a. Attending psychoeducation sessions b. Decreasing physical activity c. Increasing food and fluids d. Meeting self-care needs
ANS: A During the continuation phase of treatment for bipolar disorder, the physical needs of the patient are not as important an issue as they were during the acute episode. After hospital discharge, treatment focuses on maintaining medication compliance and preventing relapse, both of which are fostered by ongoing psychoeducation.
The nurse receives a laboratory report indicating a patient's serum level is 1 mEq/L. The patient's last dose of lithium was 8 hours ago. This result is: a. within therapeutic limits. b. below therapeutic limits. c. above therapeutic limits. d. invalid because of the time lapse since the last dose.
ANS: A Normal range for a blood sample taken 8 to 12 hours after the last dose of lithium is 0.4 to 1 mEq/L.
A health teaching plan for a patient taking lithium should include instructions to: a. maintain normal salt and fluids in the diet. b. drink twice the usual daily amount of flu-id. c. double the lithium dose if diarrhea or vomiting occurs. d. avoid eating aged cheese, processed meats, and red wine.
ANS: A Sodium depletion and dehydration increase the chance for development of lithium toxicity. The other options offer inappropriate information.
An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily. The patient reports nausea. To reduce the nausea most effectively, the nurse suggests that the lithium be taken with: a. meals. b. an antacid. c. an antiemetic. d. a large glass of juice.
ANS: A Some patients find that taking lithium with meals diminishes nausea. The incorrect options are less helpful.
The exact cause of bipolar disorder has not been determined; however, for most patients: a. several factors, including genetics, are implicated. b. brain structures were altered by stress early in life. c. excess sensitivity in dopamine receptors may trigger episodes. d. inadequate norepinephrine reuptake disturbs circadian rhythms.
ANS: A The best explanation at this time is that bipolar disorder is most likely caused by interplay of complex independent variables. Various theories implicate genetics, endocrine imbalance, environmental stressors, and neurotransmitter imbalances.
Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient diagnosed with acute mania has been effective? a. "Converses with few interruptions; clothing matches; participates in activities." b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible; napped for 10 minutes in afternoon." c. "Attention span short; writing copious notes; intrudes in conversations." d. "Heavy makeup; seductive toward staff; pressured speech."
ANS: A The descriptors given indicate the patient is functioning at an optimal level, using appropriate behavior, and thinking without becoming overstimulated by unit activities. The incorrect options reflect manic behavior.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a red leotard and bright scarves. The patient twirls and shadow boxes. The patient says gaily, "Do you like my scarves? Here; they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood? a. Euphoric b. Irritable c. Suspicious d. Confident
ANS: A The patient has demonstrated clang associations and pleasant, happy behavior. Excessive happiness indicates euphoria. Irritability, belligerence, excessive happiness, and confidence are not the best terms for the patient's mood. Suspiciousness is not evident.
2. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was hospitalized after arguing with co-workers and threatening to harm them. The patient is aloof, suspicious, and says, "Two staff members I saw talking were plotting to kill me." Based on data gathered at this point, which nursing diagnoses relate? Select all that apply. a. Risk for other-directed violence b. Disturbed thought processes c. Risk for loneliness d. Spiritual distress e. Social isolation
ANS: A, B Delusions of persecution and ideas of reference support the nursing diagnosis of disturbed thought processes. Risk for other-directed violence is substantiated by the patient's feeling endangered by persecutors. Fearful individuals may strike out at perceived persecutors or attempt self-harm to get away from persecutors. Data are not present to support the other diagnoses. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 209-210 (Table 12-3) TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis/Analysis MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Which suggestions are appropriate for the family of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is being treated as an outpatient during a hypomanic episode? Select all that apply. a. Limit credit card access. b. Provide a structured environment. c. Encourage group social interaction. d. Suggest limiting work to half-days. e. Monitor the patient's sleep patterns.
ANS: A, B, E A patient with hypomania is expansive, grandiose, and labile; uses poor judgment; spends inappropriately; and is over-stimulated by a busy environment. Providing structure would help the patient maintain appropriate behavior. Financial irresponsibility may be avoided by limiting access to cash and credit cards. Continued decline in sleep patterns may indicate the condition has evolved to full mania. Group socialization should be kept to a minimum to reduce stimulation. A full leave of absence from work will be necessary to limit stimuli and prevent problems associated with poor judgment and inappropriate decision making that accompany hypomania.
1. A nurse at the mental health clinic plans a series of psychoeducational groups for persons newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which two topics take priority? a. "The importance of taking your medication correctly" b. "How to complete an application for employment" c. "How to dress when attending community events" d. "How to give and receive compliments" e. "Ways to quit smoking"
ANS: A, E Stabilization is maximized by adherence to the antipsychotic medication regimen. Because so many persons with schizophrenia smoke cigarettes, this topic relates directly to the patients' physiological well-being. The other topics are also important but are not priority topics. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 204 | Page 211-212 | Page 215 (Box 12-6) | Page 224 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning/Outcomes Identification MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Which resource would have the most complete information? a. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) b. DSM-V c. The ANA's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice d. ICD-10
ANS: B
Complete this analogy. NANDA: clinical judgment: NIC: _________________ a. patient outcomes. b. nursing actions. c. diagnosis. d. symptoms.
ANS: B
Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient a. reports occasional sleeplessness and anxiety. b. reports a consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood. c. is able to describe the difference between "as if" and "for real." d. perceives difficulty making a decision about whether to change jobs.
ANS: B
Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)? a. All genomes are unique. b. Care is centered on the patient. c. Healthy development is vital to mental health. d. Recovery occurs on a continuum from illness to health.
ANS: B
6. A patient's care plan includes monitoring for auditory hallucinations. Which assessment findings suggest the patient may be hallucinating? a. Detachment and overconfidence b. Darting eyes, tilted head, mumbling to self c. Euphoric mood, hyperactivity, distractibility d. Foot tapping and repeatedly writing the same phrase
ANS: B Clues to hallucinations include eyes looking around the room as though to find the speaker, tilting the head to one side as though listening intently, and grimacing, mumbling, or talking aloud as though responding conversationally to someone. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 206-207 | Page 212-213 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, "I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me." The nurse may correctly assess this behavior as: a. echolalia. b. an idea of reference. c. a delusion of infidelity. d. an auditory hallucination.
ANS: B Ideas of reference are misinterpretations of the verbalizations or actions of others that give special personal meanings to these behaviors; for example, when seeing two people talking, the individual assumes they are talking about him or her. The other terms do not correspond with the scenario. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 206 (Table 12-1) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
24. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for lurasidone HCL (Latuda). The patient is 5'6" and currently weighs 204 lbs. Which topic is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan related to this medication? a. How to recognize tardive dyskinesia b. Weight management strategies c. Ways to manage constipation d. Sleep hygiene measures
ANS: B Lurasidone HCL (Latuda) is a second-generation antipsychotic medication. The incidence of weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol is high with this medication. The patient is overweight now, so weight management will be especially important. The incidence of tardive dyskinesia is low with second-generation antipsychotic medications. Constipation may occur, but it is less important than weight management. This drug usually produces drowsiness. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 218-219 (Table 12-5) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
37. A patient insistently states, "I can decipher codes of DNA just by looking at someone." Which problem is evident? a. Visual hallucinations b. Magical thinking c. Idea of reference d. Thought insertion
ANS: B Magical thinking is evident in the patient's appraisal of his own abilities. There is no evidence of the distracters. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 205-206 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
26. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken a conventional antipsychotic medication for a year. Hallucinations are less intrusive, but the patient continues to have apathy, poverty of thought, and social isolation. The nurse would expect a change to which medication? a. Haloperidol (Haldol) b. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) c. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
ANS: B Olanzapine is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that targets both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Haloperidol and chlorpromazine are conventional antipsychotics that target only positive symptoms. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. See relationship to audience response question. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)
10. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia demonstrates little spontaneous movement and has waxy flexibility. The patient's activities of daily living are severely compromised. An appropriate outcome would be that the patient will: a. demonstrate increased interest in the environment by the end of week 1. b. perform self-care activities with coaching by the end of day 3. c. gradually take the initiative for self-care by the end of week 2. d. accept tube feeding without objection by day 2.
ANS: B Outcomes related to self-care deficit nursing diagnoses should deal with increasing ability to perform self-care tasks independently, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting. Performing the tasks with coaching by nursing staff denotes improvement over the complete inability to perform the tasks. The incorrect options are not directly related to self-care activities, difficult to measure, and unrelated to maintenance of nutrition. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 209-210 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
1. A person has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person 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." d. "Staff members are health care professionals who are qualified to help you."
ANS: B Resist focusing on content; instead, focus on the feelings the patient is expressing. This strategy prevents arguing about the reality of delusional beliefs. Such arguments increase patient anxiety and the tenacity with which the patient holds to the delusion. The other options focus on content and provide opportunity for argument. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 205-206 | Page 213-215 (Box 12-4)
19. A patient took trifluoperazine 30 mg po daily for 3 years. The clinic nurse notes that the patient grimaces and constantly smacks both lips. The patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. Which problem would the nurse suspect? a. Agranulocytosis b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Tourette's syndrome d. Anticholinergic effects
ANS: B Tardive dyskinesia is a neuroleptic-induced condition involving the face, trunk, and limbs. Involuntary movements, such as tongue thrusting; licking; blowing; irregular movements of the arms, neck, and shoulders; rocking; hip jerks; and pelvic thrusts, are seen. These symptoms are frequently not reversible even when the drug is discontinued. The scenario does not present evidence consistent with the other disorders mentioned. Agranulocytosis is a blood disorder. Tourette's syndrome is a condition in which tics are present. Anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, flushing, constipation, and dry eyes. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 215-216 (Table 12-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
5. Which hallucination necessitates the nurse to implement safety measures? The patient says, a. "I hear angels playing harps." b. "The voices say everyone is trying to kill me." c. "My dead father tells me I am a good person." d."The voices talk only at night when I'm trying to sleep."
ANS: B The correct response indicates the patient is experiencing paranoia. Paranoia often leads to fearfulness, and the patient may attempt to strike out at others to protect self. The distracters are comforting hallucinations or do not indicate paranoia. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 207 | Page 212-213 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
35. A client says, "Facebook has a new tracking capacity. If I use the Internet, Homeland Security will detain me as a terrorist." Select the nurse's best initial action. a. Tell the client, "Facebook is a safe website. You don't need to worry about Homeland Security." b. Tell the client, "You are in a safe place where you will be helped." c. Administer a prn dose of an antipsychotic medication. d. Tell the client, "You don't need to worry about that."
ANS: B The patient is experiencing paranoia and delusional thinking, which leads to fear. Explaining that the patient is in a safe place will help relieve the fear. It is not therapeutic to disagree or give advice. Medication will not relieve the immediate concern. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 205-206 (Table 12-1) | Page 213-215 (Box 12-4)
3. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "My co-workers are out to get me. I also saw two doctors plotting to kill me." How does this patient perceive the environment? a. Disorganized b. Dangerous c. Supportive d. Bizarre
ANS: B The patient sees the world as hostile and dangerous. This assessment is important because the nurse can be more effective by using empathy to respond to the patient. Data are not present to support any of the other options. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 210 (Table 12-3) | Page 213 (Box 12-4)
11. A nurse observes a catatonic patient standing immobile, facing the wall with one arm extended in a salute. The patient remains immobile in this position for 15 minutes, moving only when the nurse gently lowers the arm. What is the name of this phenomenon? a. Echolalia b. Waxy flexibility c. Depersonalization d. Thought withdrawal
ANS: B Waxy flexibility is the ability to hold distorted postures for extended periods of time, as though the patient were molded in wax. Echolalia is a speech pattern. Depersonalization refers to a feeling state. Thought withdrawal refers to an alteration in thinking. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 207-208 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A patient experiencing acute mania dances around the unit, seldom sits, monopolizes conversations, interrupts, and intrudes. Which nursing intervention will best assist the patient with energy conservation? a. Monitor physiological functioning. b. Provide a subdued environment. c. Supervise personal hygiene. d. Observe for mood changes.
ANS: B All the options are reasonable interventions with a patient with acute mania, but providing a subdued environment directly relates to the outcome of energy conservation by decreasing stimulation and helping to balance activity and rest.
The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic transmission of bipolar disorders. Which response should the nurse provide? a. "A high proportion of patients with bipolar disorders are found among creative writers." b. "A higher rate of relatives with bipolar disorder is found among patients with bi-polar disorder." c. "Patients with bipolar disorder have higher rates of relatives who respond in an exaggerated way to daily stress." d. "More individuals with bipolar disorder come from high socioeconomic and educational backgrounds."
ANS: B Evidence of genetic transmission is supported when twins or relatives of patients with a particular disorder also show an incidence of the disorder that is higher than the incidence in the general public. The incorrect options do not support the theory of genetic transmission and other factors involved in the etiology of bipolar disorder.
This nursing diagnosis applies to a patient with acute mania: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to insufficient caloric intake and hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4 days. Select an appropriate outcome. The patient will: a. ask staff for assistance with feeding with-in 4 days. b. drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink each day. c. consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at meal time within 1 week. d. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex within 1 week while on the psychiatric unit.
ANS: B High-calorie, high-protein food supplements will provide the additional calories needed to offset the patient's extreme hyperactivity. Sitting with others or asking for assistance does not mean the patient ate or drank. The other indicator is unrelated to the nursing diagnosis.
A patient demonstrating characteristics of acute mania relapsed after discontinuing lithium. New orders are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa). What is the rationale for the addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen? It will: a. minimize the side effects of lithium. b. bring hyperactivity under rapid control. c. enhance the antimanic actions of lithium. d. be used for long-term control of hyperactivity.
ANS: B Manic symptoms are controlled by lithium only after a therapeutic serum level is attained. Because this takes several days to accomplish, a drug with rapid onset is necessary to reduce the hyperactivity initially. Antipsychotic drugs neither enhance lithium's antimanic activity nor minimize the side effects. Lithium will be used for longterm control.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment. The patient asks, "Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's appropriate response. a. "You will be able to stop the medication in about 1 month." b. "Taking the medication every day helps reduce the risk of a relapse." c. "Usually patients take medication for approximately 6 months after discharge." d. "It's unusual that the health care provider hasn't already stopped your medication."
ANS: B Patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder may be maintained on lithium indefinitely to prevent recurrences. Helping the patient understand this need will promote medication compliance.
Which nursing diagnosis would most likely apply to both a patient diagnosed with major depression as well as one experiencing acute mania? a. Deficient diversional activity b. Disturbed sleep pattern c. Fluid volume excess d. Defensive coping
ANS: B Patients with mood disorders, both depression and mania, experience sleep pattern disturbances. Assessment data should be routinely gathered about this possible problem. Deficient diversional activity is more relevant for patients with depression. Defensive coping is more relevant for patients with mania. Fluid volume excess is less relevant for patients with mood disorders than is deficient fluid volume.
To best assure safety, the nurse's first intervention is to: a. tell the patient, "You need to be secluded." b. clear the room of all other patients. c. help the patient down from the table. d. assemble a show of force.
ANS: B Safety is of primary importance. Once other patients are out of the room, a plan for managing this patient can be implemented.
A patient waves a newspaper and says, "I must have my credit card and use the computer right now. A store is having a big sale, and I need to order 10 dresses and four pairs of shoes." Select the nurse's appropriate intervention. The nurse: a. suggests the patient have a friend do the shopping and bring purchases to the unit. b. invites the patient to sit together and look at new fashion magazines. c. tells the patient computer use is not allowed until self-control improves. d. asks whether the patient has enough money to pay for the purchases.
ANS: B Situations such as this offer an opportunity to use the patient's distractibility to staff's advantage. Patients become frustrated when staff deny requests that the patient sees as entirely reasonable. Distracting the patient can avoid power struggles. Suggesting that a friend do the shopping would not satisfy the patient's need for immediacy and would ultimately result in the extravagant expenditure. Asking whether the patient has enough money would likely precipitate an angry response.
An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The patient telephones the nurse to say, "I've had severe diarrhea for 4 days. I feel very weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" The nurse will advise the patient to: a. restrict food and fluids for 24 hours and stay in bed. b. have someone bring the patient to the clinic immediately. c. drink a large glass of water with 1 tea-spoon of salt added. d. take one dose of an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medication now.
ANS: B The symptoms described suggest lithium toxicity. The patient should have a lithium level drawn and may require further treatment. Because neurological symptoms are present, the patient should not drive and should be accompanied by another person. The incorrect options will not ameliorate the patient's symptoms.
When a hyperactive patient diagnosed with acute mania is hospitalized, what is the initial nursing intervention? a. Allow the patient to act out feelings. b. Set limits on patient behavior as necessary. c. Provide verbal instructions to the patient to remain calm. d. Restrain the patient to reduce hyperactivity and aggression.
ANS: B This intervention provides support through the nurse's presence and provides structure as necessary while the patient's control is tenuous. Acting out may lead to loss of behavioral control. The patient will probably be unable to focus on instructions and comply. Restraint is used only after other interventions have proved ineffective.
A patient demonstrating behaviors associated with acute mania has exhausted the staff by noon. Staff members are feeling defensive and fatigued. Which action will the staff take initially? a. Confer with the health care provider to consider use of seclusion for this patient. b. Hold a staff meeting to discuss consistency and limit-setting approaches. c. Conduct a meeting with all staff and patients to discuss the behavior. d. Explain to the patient that the behavior is unacceptable.
ANS: B When staff members are at their wits' end, the patient has succeeded in keeping the environment unsettled and avoided outside controls on behavior. Staff meetings can help minimize staff split-ting and feelings of anger, helplessness, confusion, and frustration.
A nurse prepares the plan of care for a patient experiencing an acute manic episode. Which nursing diagnoses are most likely? Select all that apply. a. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements b. Disturbed thought processes c. Sleep deprivation d. Chronic confusion e. Social isolation
ANS: B, C People with mania are hyperactive and often do not take time to eat and drink properly. Their high levels of activity consume calories, so deficits in nutrition may occur. Sleep is reduced. Their socialization is impaired but not isolated. Confusion may be acute but not chronic.
A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many homes and businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases? a. Prevalence b. Comorbidity c. Incidence d. Parity
ANS: C
A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members. Which family member's comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective? a. "I've made mistakes but everyone else in this family has also." b. "I remember joy and mutual respect from our early years together." c. "I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family." d. "It's best for me to move away from my family. Things will never change."
ANS: C
A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new patient's admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria used to establish this diagnosis? a. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) b. The ANA's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice c. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) d. A behavioral health reference manual
ANS: C
The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness." Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder? a. "Psychological stress is the basis of most mental disorders." b. "This illness results from developmental factors rather than stress." c. "Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis." d. "It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time."
ANS: C
When a new bill introduced in Congress reduces funding for care of persons diagnosed with mental illness, a group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled? a. Recovery b. Attending c. Advocacy d. Evidence-based practice
ANS: C
21. The nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which assessment finding would the nurse regard as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? a. Auditory hallucinations b. Delusions of grandeur c. Poor personal hygiene d. Psychomotor agitation
ANS: C Negative symptoms include apathy, anhedonia, poor social functioning, and poverty of thought. Poor personal hygiene is an example of poor social functioning. The distracters are positive symptoms of schizophrenia. See relationship to audience response question. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 207-208 (Table 12-2) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
16. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken fluphenazine (Prolixin) 5 mg po bid for 3 weeks. The nurse now observes a shuffling propulsive gait, a mask-like face, and drooling. Which term applies to these symptoms? a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome c. Pseudoparkinsonism b. Hepatocellular effects d. Akathisia
ANS: C Pseudoparkinsonism induced by antipsychotic medication mimics the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It frequently appears within the first month of treatment and is more common with first-generation antipsychotic drugs. Hepatocellular effects would produce abnormal liver test results. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is characterized by autonomic instability. Akathisia produces motor restlessness. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 215-216 (Table 12-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
15. A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "The voices are bothering me. They yell and tell me I am bad. I have got to get away from them." Select the nurse's most helpful reply. a. "Do you hear the voices often?" b. "Do you have a plan for getting away from the voices?" c. "I'll stay with you. Focus on what we are talking about, not the voices. " d. "Forget the voices and ask some other patients to play cards with you."
ANS: C Staying with a distraught patient who is hearing voices serves several purposes: ongoing observation, the opportunity to provide reality orientation, a means of helping dismiss the voices, the opportunity of forestalling an action that would result in self-injury, and general support to reduce anxiety. Asking if the patient hears voices is not particularly relevant at this point. Asking if the patient plans to "get away from the voices" is relevant for assessment purposes but is less helpful than offering to stay with the patient while encouraging a focus on their discussion. Suggesting playing cards with other patients shifts responsibility for intervention from the nurse to the patient and other patients. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 206-207 | Page 212-213 (Box 12-3) TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government web-sites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident? a. Increased muscle tension and anxiety b. Vegetative signs and poor grooming c. Poor judgment and hyperactivity d. Cognitive deficits and paranoia
ANS: C Hyperactivity (activity without sleep) and poor judgment (posting rhymes on government web-sites) are characteristic of manic episodes. The distracters do not specifically apply to mania.
A person was directing traffic on a busy street, rapidly shouting, "To work, you jerk, for perks" and making obscene gestures at cars. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. Which assessment findings will have priority concern for this patient's plan of care? a. Insulting, aggressive behavior b. Pressured speech and grandiosity c. Hyperactivity; not eating and sleeping d. Poor concentration and decision making
ANS: C Hyperactivity, poor nutrition, hydration, and not sleeping take priority in terms of the needs listed above because they threaten the physical integrity of the patient. The other behaviors are less threatening to the patient's life.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate? a. "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you." b. "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately." c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help you." d. "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this behavior?"
ANS: C When the patient is unable to control his or her behavior and violates or threatens to violate the rights of others, limits must be set in an effort to deescalate the situation. Limits should be set in simple, concrete terms. The incorrect responses do not offer appropriate assistance to the patient, threaten the patient with seclusion as punishment, and ask a rhetorical question.
The plan of care for a patient in the manic state of bipolar disorder should include which inter-ventions? Select all that apply. a. Touch the patient to provide reassurance. b. Invite the patient to lead a community meeting. c. Provide a structured environment for the patient. d. Ensure that the patient's nutritional needs are met. e. Design activities that require the patient's concentration.
ANS: C, D People with mania are hyperactive, grandiose, and distractible. It's most important to ensure the patient receives adequate nutrition. Structure will support a safe environment. Touching the patient may precipitate aggressive behavior. Leading a community meeting would be appropriate when the patient's behavior is less grandiose. Activities that require concentration will produce frustration.
A nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working with groups of depressed patients. One group of patients receives supportive interventions and antidepressant medication. The other group receives only medication. The team measures outcomes for each group. Which type of study is evident? a. Incidence b. Prevalence c. Comorbidity d. Clinical epidemiology
ANS: D
A patient's relationships are intense and unstable. The patient initially idealizes the significant other and then devalues him or her, resulting in frequent feelings of emptiness. This patient will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of mental health? a. Effectiveness in work b. Communication skills c. Productive activities d. Fulfilling relationships
ANS: D
Select the best response for the nurse to a question from another health professional regarding the difference between a diagnosis in DSM-V and a nursing diagnosis. a. "There is no functional difference between the two. Both identify human disorders." b. "The DSM-V diagnosis disregards culture, whereas the nursing diagnosis takes culture into account." c. "The DSM-V diagnosis describes causes of disorders whereas a nursing diagnosis does not explore etiology." d. "The DSM-V diagnosis guides medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis offers a framework for identifying interventions for issues a patient is experiencing."
ANS: D
Which belief will best support a nurse's efforts to provide patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session? a. All mental illnesses are culturally determined. b. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are cross-cultural disorders. c. Symptoms of mental disorders are unchanged from culture to culture. d. Assessment findings in mental illness reflect a person's cultural patterns.
ANS: D
Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse rather than a basic level registered nurse? a. Coordination of care b. Health teaching c. Milieu therapy d. Psychotherapy
ANS: D
7. A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social function. The patient is also overweight and hypertensive. Which drug should the nurse advocate? a. Clozapine (Clozaril) b. Ziprasidone (Geodon) c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) d. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
ANS: D Aripiprazole is a third-generation atypical antipsychotic effective against both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. It causes little or no weight gain and no increase in glucose, high- or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or triglycerides, making it a reasonable choice for a patient with obesity or heart disease. Clozapine may produce agranulocytosis, making it a poor choice as a first-line agent. Ziprasidone may prolong the QT interval, making it a poor choice for a patient with cardiac disease. Olanzapine fosters weight gain. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 215-219 (Table 12-5) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
34. The nurse is developing a plan for psychoeducational sessions for several adults diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which goal is best for this group? Members will: a. gain insight into unconscious factors that contribute to their illness. b. explore situations that trigger hostility and anger. c. learn to manage delusional thinking. d. demonstrate improved social skills.
ANS: D Improved social skills help patients maintain relationships with others. These relationships are important to management of the disorder. Most patients with schizophrenia think concretely, so insight development is unlikely. Not all patients with schizophrenia experience delusions. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 211-215 (Box 12-6) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
31. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations anxiously tells the nurse, "The voice is telling me to do things." Select the nurse's priority assessment question. a. "How long has the voice been directing your behavior?" b. "Does what the voice tell you to do frighten you?" c. "Do you recognize the voice speaking to you?' d. "What is the voice telling you to do?"
ANS: D Learning what a command hallucination is telling the patient to do is important because the command often places the patient or others at risk for harm. Command hallucinations can be terrifying and may pose a psychiatric emergency. The incorrect questions are of lesser importance than identifying the command. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 207-209 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment
28. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient says, "My computer is sending out infected radiation beams." The nurse can correctly assess this information as an indication of: a. the need for psychoeducation. b. medication noncompliance. c. chronic deterioration. d. relapse.
ANS: D Signs of potential relapse include feeling tense, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, increased withdrawal, and increased bizarre or magical thinking. Medication noncompliance may not be implicated. Relapse can occur even when the patient is taking medication regularly. Psychoeducation is more effective when the patient's symptoms are stable. Chronic deterioration is not the best explanation. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 213-215 (Box 12-6) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
30. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia anxiously says, "I can see the left side of my body merging with the wall, then my face appears and disappears in the mirror." While listening, the nurse should: a. sit close to the patient. b. place an arm protectively around the patient's shoulders. c. place a hand on the patient's arm and exert light pressure. d. maintain a normal social interaction distance from the patient.
ANS: D The patient is describing phenomena that indicate personal boundary difficulties and depersonalization. The nurse should maintain appropriate social distance and not touch the patient because the patient is anxious about the inability to maintain ego boundaries and merging or being swallowed by the environment. Physical closeness or touch could precipitate panic. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 204 | Page 212-213 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
20. A nurse sits with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient starts to laugh uncontrollably, although the nurse has not said anything funny. Select the nurse's best response. a. "Why are you laughing?" b. "Please share the joke with me." c. "I don't think I said anything funny." d. "You're laughing. Tell me what's happening."
ANS: D The patient is likely laughing in response to inner stimuli, such as hallucinations or fantasy. Focus on the hallucinatory clue (the patient's laughter) and then elicit the patient's observation. The incorrect options are less useful in eliciting a response: no joke may be involved, "why" questions are difficult to answer, and the patient is probably not focusing on what the nurse said in the first place. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 206-207 | Page 212-213 (Box 12-3)
23. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Contagious bacteria are everywhere. When they get in your body, you will be locked up with other infected people." Which problem is evident? a. Poverty of content b. Concrete thinking c. Neologisms d. Paranoia
ANS: D The patient's unrealistic fear of harm indicates paranoia. Neologisms are invented words. Concrete thinking involves literal interpretation. Poverty of content refers to an inadequate fund of information. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 205-206 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
14. Withdrawn patients diagnosed with schizophrenia: a. are usually violent toward caregivers. b. universally fear sexual involvement with therapists. c. exhibit a high degree of hostility as evidenced by rejecting behavior. d. avoid relationships because they become anxious with emotional closeness.
ANS: D When an individual is suspicious and distrustful and perceives the world and the people in it as potentially dangerous, withdrawal into an inner world can be a defense against uncomfortable levels of anxiety. When someone attempts to establish a relationship with such a patient, the patient's anxiety rises until trust is established. There is no evidence that withdrawn patients with schizophrenia universally fear sexual involvement with therapists. In most cases, it is untrue that withdrawn patients with schizophrenia are commonly violent or exhibit a high degree of hostility by demonstrating rejecting behavior. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 211 TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has rapidly changing mood cycles. The health care provider prescribes an anticonvulsant medication. To prepare teaching materials, which drug should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed? a. phenytoin (Dilantin) b. clonidine (Catapres) c. risperidone (Risperdal) d. carbamazepine (Tegretol)
ANS: D Some patients with bipolar disorder, especially those who have only short periods between episodes, have a favorable response to the anticonvulsants carbamazepine and valproate. Carbamazepine seems to work better in patients with rapid cycling and in severely paranoid, angry manic patients. Phenytoin is also an anticonvulsant but not used for mood stabilization. Risperidone is not an anticonvulsant. See relationship to audience response question.
A patient with diagnosed bipolar disorder was hospitalized 7 days ago and has been taking lithium 600 mg tid. Staff observes increased agitation, pressured speech, poor personal hygiene, and hyperactivity. Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the most likely cause of the patient's behavior? a. Educate the patient about the proper ways to perform personal hygiene and coordinate clothing. b. Continue to monitor and document the patient's speech patterns and motor activity. c. Ask the health care provider to prescribe an increased dose and frequency of lithium. d. Consider the need to check the lithium level. The patient may not be swallowing medications.
ANS: D The patient is continuing to exhibit manic symptoms. The lithium level may be low from "cheeking" (not swallowing) the medication. The prescribed dose is high, so one would not expect a need for the dose to be increased. Monitoring the patient does not address the problem.
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 29. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TCM) is scheduled for a patient diagnosed with major depression. Which comment by the patient indicates teaching about the procedure was effective? a. "They will put me to sleep during the procedure so I won't know what is happening." b. "I might be a little dizzy or have a mild headache after each procedure." c. "I will be unable to care for my children for about 2 months." d. "I will avoid eating foods that contain tyramine."
B
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 13. A nurse taught a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet. Which menu selection would the nurse approve? a. Macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, banana bread, caffeinated coffee b. Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie c. Avocado salad, ham, creamed potatoes, asparagus, chocolate cake d. Noodles with cheddar cheese sauce, smoked sausage, lettuce salad, yeast rolls
B
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 14. What is the focus of priority nursing interventions for the period immediately after electroconvulsive therapy treatment? a. Nutrition and hydration b. Supporting physiological stability c. Reducing disorientation and confusion d. Assisting the patient to identify and test negative thoughts
B
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 23. During a psychiatric assessment, the nurse observes a patient's facial expression is without emotion. The patient says, "Life feels so hopeless to me. I've been feeling sad for several months." How will the nurse document the patient's affect and mood? a. Affect depressed; mood flat c. Affect labile; mood euphoric b. Affect flat; mood depressed d. Affect and mood are incongruent.
B
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 5. Priority interventions for a patient diagnosed with major depression and feelings of worthlessness should include: a. distracting the patient from self-absorption. b. careful unobtrusive observation around the clock. c. allowing the patient to spend long periods alone in meditation. d. opportunities to assume a leadership role in the therapeutic milieu.
B
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 21. A patient diagnosed with depression repeatedly tells staff, "I have cancer. It's my punishment for being a bad person." Diagnostic tests reveal no cancer. Select the priority nursing diagnosis. a. Powerlessness c. Stress overload b. Risk for suicide d. Spiritual distress
B
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 3. A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything." Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient? a. "You look nice this morning." c. "I like the shirt you are wearing." b. "You're wearing a new shirt." d. "You must be feeling better today."
B
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 7. A patient says to the nurse, "My life doesn't have any happiness in it anymore. I once enjoyed holidays, but now they're just another day." The nurse documents this report as an example of: a. dysthymia. c. euphoria. b. anhedonia. d. anergia.
B
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The Central Intelligence Agency is monitoring us through the fluorescent lights in this room. The CIA is everywhere, so be careful what you say." Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic? a. "Let's talk about something other than the CIA." b. "It sounds like you're concerned about your privacy." c. "The CIA is prohibited from operating in health care facilities." d. "You have lost touch with reality, which is a symptom of your illness."
B It is important not to challenge the patient's beliefs, even if they are unrealistic. Challenging undermines the patient's trust in the nurse. The nurse should try to understand the underlying feelings or thoughts the patient's message conveys. The correct response uses the therapeutic technique of reflection. The other comments are nontherapeutic. Asking to talk about something other than the concern at hand is changing the subject. Saying that the CIA is prohibited from operating in health care facilities gives false reassurance. Stating that the patient has lost touch with reality is truthful, but uncompassionate.
During the first interview with a parent whose child died in a car accident, the nurse feels empathic and reaches out to take the patient's hand. Select the correct analysis of the nurse's behavior. a. It shows empathy and compassion. It will encourage the patient to continue to express feelings. b. The gesture is premature. The patient's cultural and individual interpretation of touch is unknown. c. The patient will perceive the gesture as intrusive and overstepping boundaries. d. The action is inappropriate. Psychiatric patients should not be touched.
B Touch has various cultural and individual interpretations. Nurses should refrain from using touch until an assessment is completed regarding the way in which the patient will perceive touch. The incorrect options present prematurely drawn conclusions.
A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient's feelings about the death of a close friend. The patient sobs, "I shouldn't be crying like this. It happened a long time ago." Which responses by the nurse facilitate communication? (Select all that apply.) a. "Why do you think you are so upset?" b. "I can see that you feel sad about this situation." c. "The loss of a close friend is very painful for you." d. "Crying is a way of expressing the hurt you are experiencing." e. "Let's talk about something else because this subject is upsetting you."
B, C, D Reflecting ("I can see that you feel sad," "This is very painful for you") and giving information ("Crying is a way of expressing hurt") are therapeutic techniques. "Why" questions often imply criticism or seem intrusive or judgmental. They are difficult to answer. Changing the subject is a barrier to communication.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 25. A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago. The patient now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to: a. discuss with the health care provider the need to increase the dose. b. reassure the patient that the medication will be effective soon. c. explain the time lag before antidepressants relieve symptoms. d. critically assess the patient for symptoms of improvement.
C
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 16. Major depression resulted after a patient's employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, "I'm not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies? a. Powerlessness c. Situational low self-esteem b. Defensive coping d. Disturbed personal identity
C
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 27. A patient diagnosed with major depression received six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive doses of antidepressant medication. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling. a. Antidepressant medications alter catecholamine levels, which impairs decision-making abilities. b. Antidepressant medications may cause confusion related to limitation of tyramine in the diet. c. Temporary memory impairments and confusion may occur with electroconvulsive therapy. d. The patient needs time to readjust to a pressured work schedule.
C
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 12. A patient diagnosed with depression begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. The nurse should provide information to the patient and family about: a. restricting sodium intake to 1 gram daily. b. minimizing exposure to bright sunlight. c. reporting increased suicidal thoughts. d. maintaining a tyramine-free diet.
C
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 18. A patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse will advise the patient to: a. "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately." b. "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids." c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider." d. "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."
C
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 8. A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking a tricyclic antidepressant 1 week ago. Today the patient says, "I don't think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up." The nurse will: a. limit the patient's activities to those that can be performed in a sitting position. b. withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider. c. teach the patient strategies to manage postural hypotension. d. update the patient's mental status examination.
C
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment 6. When counseling patients diagnosed with major depression, an advanced practice nurse will address the negative thought patterns by using: a. psychoanalytic therapy. b. desensitization therapy. c. cognitive behavioral therapy. d. alternative and complementary therapies.
C
A patient discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate? a. "What are the common elements here?" b. "Tell me again about your experiences." c. "Am I correct in understanding that." d. "Tell me everything from the beginning."
C Asking, "Am I correct in understanding that ..." permits clarification to ensure that both the nurse and patient share mutual understanding of the communication. Asking about common elements encourages comparison rather than clarification. The remaining responses are implied questions that suggest the nurse was not listening.
A patient tells the nurse, "I don't think I'll ever get out of here." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response. a. "Don't talk that way. Of course you will leave here!" b. "Keep up the good work, and you certainly will." c. "You don't think you're making progress?" d. "Everyone feels that way sometimes."
C By asking if the patient does not believe that progress has been made, the nurse is reflecting or paraphrasing by putting into words what the patient is hinting. By making communication more explicit, issues are easier to identify and resolve. The remaining options are nontherapeutic techniques. Telling the patient not to "talk that way" is disapproving. Saying that everyone feels that way at times minimizes feelings. Telling the patient that good work will always result in success is falsely reassuring.
Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions? a. A nurse is responsible for breaking silences. b. Patients withdraw if silences are prolonged. c. Silence can provide meaningful moments for reflection. d. Silence helps patients know that what they said was understood.
C Silence can be helpful to both participants by giving each an opportunity to contemplate what has transpired, weigh alternatives, and formulate ideas. A nurse breaking silences is not a principle related to silences. It is inaccurate to say that patients withdraw during long silences or that silence helps patients know that they are understood. Feedback helps patients know they have been understood.
Documentation in a patient's chart shows, "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped left foot, periodically covered face with hands, and looked under chair while stating, 'I enjoy spending time with you.'" Which analysis is most accurate? a. The patient is giving positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques. b. The nurse is viewing the patient's behavior through a cultural filter. c. The patient's verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent. d. The patient is demonstrating psychotic behaviors.
C When a verbal message is not reinforced with nonverbal behavior, the message is confusing and incongruent. It is inaccurate to say that the patient is giving positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques. The concept of a cultural filter is not relevant to the situation because a cultural filter determines what we will pay attention to and what we will ignore. Data are insufficient to draw the conclusion that the patient is demonstrating psychotic behaviors.
Which comments by a nurse demonstrate use of therapeutic communication techniques? (Select all that apply.) a. "Why do you think these events have happened to you?" b. "There are people with problems much worse than yours." c. "I'm glad you were able to tell me how you felt about your loss." d. "I noticed your hands trembling when you told me about your accident." e. "You look very nice today. I'm proud you took more time with your appearance."
C, D The correct responses demonstrate use of the therapeutic techniques making an observation and showing empathy. The incorrect responses demonstrate minimizing feelings, probing, and giving approval, which are nontherapeutic techniques.
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. The admission note indicates a patient diagnosed with major depression has anergia and anhedonia. For which measures should the nurse plan? Select all that apply. a. Channeling excessive energy b. Reducing guilty ruminations c. Instilling a sense of hopefulness d. Assisting with self-care activities e. Accommodating psychomotor retardation
C, D, E
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 9. A patient diagnosed with depression is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) 200 mg qhs. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to collaborate with the health care provider regarding potentially hazardous side effects of this drug? a. Dry mouth c. Nasal congestion b. Blurred vision d. Urinary retention
D
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 15. A nurse provided medication education for a patient diagnosed with major depression who began a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). Which behavior indicates effective learning? The patient: a. monitors sodium intake and weight daily. b. wears support stockings and elevates the legs when sitting. c. can identify foods with high selenium content that should be avoided. d. confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.
D
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 11. A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depression, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for feelings of: a. guilt and despair. c. interest and pleasure. b. over-involvement. d. ineffectiveness and frustration.
D
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 22. A patient diagnosed with major depression refuses solid foods. In order to meet nutritional needs, which beverage will the nurse offer to this patient? a. Tomato juice c. Hot tea b. Orange juice d. Milk
D
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 24. A disheveled patient with severe depression and psychomotor retardation has not showered for several days. The nurse will: a. bring up the issue at the community meeting. b. calmly tell the patient, "You must bathe daily." c. avoid forcing the issue in order to minimize stress. d. firmly and neutrally assist the patient with showering.
D
A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Select the nurse's comment that applies the communication technique of "offering self." a. "I've also had traumatic life experiences. Maybe it would help if I told you about them." b. "Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?" c. "I hope you will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates." d. "I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."
D "Offering self" is a technique that should be used in the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship. Sitting with the patient, an example of "offering self," helps to build trust and convey that the nurse cares about the patient. Two incorrect responses are ineffective and nontherapeutic. The other incorrect response is therapeutic but is an example of "offering hope."
A Puerto Rican American patient uses dramatic body language when describing emotional discomfort. Which analysis most likely explains the patient's behavior? The patient a. has a histrionic personality disorder. b. believes dramatic body language is sexually appealing. c. wishes to impress staff with the degree of emotional pain. d. belongs to a culture in which dramatic body language is the norm.
D Members of Hispanic American subcultures tend to use high affect and dramatic body language as they communicate. The other options are more remote possibilities.
A Filipino American patient had a nursing diagnosis of situational low self-esteem related to poor social skills as evidenced by lack of eye contact. Interventions were applied to increase the patient's self-esteem but after 3 weeks, the patient's eye contact did not improve. What is the most accurate analysis of this scenario? a. The patient's eye contact should have been directly addressed by role playing to increase comfort with eye contact. b. The nurse should not have independently embarked on assessment, diagnosis, and planning for this patient. c. The patient's poor eye contact is indicative of anger and hostility that were unaddressed. d. The nurse should have assessed the patient's culture before making this diagnosis and plan.
D The amount of eye contact a person engages in is often culturally determined. In some cultures, eye contact is considered insolent, whereas in others eye contact is expected. Asian Americans, including persons from the Philippines, often prefer not to engage in direct eye contact.
A school age child tells the school nurse, "Other kids call me mean names and will not sit with me at lunch. Nobody likes me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response. a. "Just ignore them and they will leave you alone." b. "You should make friends with other children." c. "Call them names if they do that to you." d. "Tell me more about how you feel."
D The correct response uses exploring, a therapeutic technique. The distracters give advice, a nontherapeutic technique.
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 an example of what you mean by 'stoned'?"
D The technique of clarification is therapeutic and helps the nurse examine the meaning of the patient's statement. Asking for a definition of "stoned" directly asks for clarification. Restating that the patient is uncomfortable with the dream's content is parroting, a nontherapeutic technique. The other responses fail to clarify the meaning of the patient's comment.
During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying: a. "Why do you keep asking about me?" b. "Nurses direct the interviews with patients." c. "Do not ask questions about my personal life." d. "The time we spend together is to discuss your concerns."
D When a patient tries to focus on the nurse, the nurse should refocus the discussion back onto the patient. Telling the patient that interview time should be used to discuss patient concerns refocuses discussion in a neutral way. Telling patients not to ask about the nurse's personal life shows indignation. Saying that nurses prefer to direct the interview reflects superiority. "Why" questions are probing and nontherapeutic.
Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs for a restrained patient include: Select all that apply. a. Private toileting, oral hydration b. Checking the tightness of the restraints c. Therapeutic communication d. Maintaining a patent airway (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
a, b, d
2. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to manage bipolar mania? Select all that apply. a. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day." b. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric care provider." c. "Lithium may help me lose the few extra pounds I tend to carry around." d. "I take my lithium on an empty stomach to help with absorption." e. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work."
a. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day." b. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric care provider." e. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work."
1. Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that should be discussed with the female patient diagnosed with bipolar and her support system? Select all that apply. a. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your symptoms." b. "Due to the risk of a manic episode, antidepressant therapy is never used with bipolar disorder. c. "It's critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't sleeping well." d. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this disorder?" e. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to recognize the early signs."
a. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your symptoms." c. "It's critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't sleeping well." d. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this disorder?" e. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to recognize the early signs."
3. To provide effective care for the patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, the nurse should frequently assess for which associated condition? Select all that apply. a. Alcohol use disorder b. Major depressive disorder c. Stomach cancer d. Polydipsia e. Metabolic syndrome
a. Alcohol use disorder b. Major depressive disorder d. Polydipsia e. Metabolic syndrome
1. Which characteristic in an adolescent female is sometimes associated with the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? a. Always afraid another student will steal her belongings. b. An unusual interest in numbers and specific topics. c. Demonstrates no interest in athletics or organized sports. d. Appears more comfortable among males.
a. Always afraid another student will steal her belongings.
A float nurse working at a behavioral health clinic notes a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder with which he is unfamiliar on a client's insurance form. To discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis, the nurse should consult the a. DSM-IV-TR. b. Nursing Diagnosis Manual. c. a psychiatric nursing textbook. d. a behavioral health reference manual.
a. DSM-IV-TR.
9. Kyle, a patient with schizophrenia, began to take the first-generation antipsychotic haloperidol (Haldol) last week. One day you find him sitting very stiffly and not moving. He is diaphoretic, and when you ask if he is okay he seems unable to respond verbally. His vital signs are: BP 170/100, P 110, T 104.2°F. What is the priority nursing intervention? Select all that apply. a. Hold his medication and contact his prescriber. b. Wipe him with a washcloth wet with cold water or alcohol. c. Administer a medication such as benztropine IM to correct this dystonic reaction. d. Reassure him that although there is no treatment for his tardive dyskinesia, it will pass. e. Hold his medication for now and consult his prescriber when he comes to the unit later today.
a. Hold his medication and contact his prescriber. b. Wipe him with a washcloth wet with cold water or alcohol.
A 40-year-old woman who lives with her parents and works at a highly routine clerical job states "I'm as happy as the next person even though I don't socialize much outside of work. My work is routine, but when new things come up my boss explains things a few times to make sure I catch on. At home, my parents make all the decisions for me and I go along with their ideas." The nurse should identify interventions to increase this client's a. self-concept. b. overall happiness. c. appraisal of reality. d. control over behavior.
a. self-concept.
The family of a child diagnosed with ADHD, inattentive type, is told the evaluation of their child's care will focus on symptom patterns and severity. The focus of evaluation will be (select all that apply) academic performance. activities of daily living. physical growth. social relationships. personal perception.
academic performance. activities of daily living. social relationships. personal perception. For the family and child with ADHD, evaluation will focus on the symptom patterns and severity. For those with ADHD, inattentive type, the focus of evaluation will be academic performance, activities of daily living, social relationships, and personal perception. For those with ADHD, hyperactive-impulsive type or combined type, the focus will be on both academic and behavioral responses.REF: Page 193-194
How can a newly hired nurse best attain information concerning the state's mental health laws and statutes? a. Discuss the issue with the facility's compliance officer b. Conduct an internet search using the keywords "mental + health + statutes + (your state)" c. Consult the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses d. Review the facility's latest edition of the policies manual (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
b
Implied consent occurs when no verbal or written agreement takes place prior to a caregiver delivering treatment. Which of the following examples represents implied consent? a. The mother of an unconscious patient saying okay to surgery b. Care given to a heroin overdose victim c. Immobilizing a patient who has refused to take medication d. Signing general intake paperwork with specific parameters (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
b
4. A male patient calls to tell the nurse that his monthly lithium level is 1.7 mEq/L. Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement initially? a. Reinforce that the level is considered therapeutic. b. Instruct the patient to hold the next dose of medication and contact the prescriber. c. Have the patient go to the hospital emergency room immediately. d. Alert the patient to the possibility of seizures and appropriate precautions.
b. Instruct the patient to hold the next dose of medication and contact the prescriber.
A client has been admitted to the psychiatric hospital for assessment and evaluation. What behavior might indicate that the client has a mental disorder? The client a. is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real." b. describes her mood as consistently sad, discouraged, down in the dumps, and hopeless. c. responds to the rules, routines, and customs of any group to which she belongs. d. can perform tasks she attempts within the limits set by her abilities.
b. describes her mood as consistently sad, discouraged, down in the dumps, and hopeless.
In the majority culture of the United States, the individual at greatest risk for being labeled mentally ill is a. one who is wealthy and goes around the city giving away $20 bills to needy individuals. b. one who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice speaking to her. c. one who always has an optimistic viewpoint about her life situation and the possibility of having her needs met. d. one who is usually pessimistic about possible outcomes but strives to meet personal goals.
b. one who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice speaking to her.
Two hospitalized patients fight whenever they are together. During a team meeting, a nurse asserts that safety is of paramount importance, so treatment plans should call for both patients to be secluded to keep them from injuring each other. This assertion a. reinforces the autonomy of the two patients. b. violates the civil rights of both patients. c. represents the intentional tort of battery. d. correctly places emphasis on safety.
b. violates the civil rights of both patients.
A social behavior that is often a result of a child having been abused is speech disorders. bullying of others. eating disorders. delayed motor skills.
bullying of others. Children who have experienced abuse are at risk for identifying with their aggressor and may act out, bully others, become abusers, or develop dysfunctional interpersonal relationships in adulthood.REF: Page 183-184
A nurse makes a post on a social media page about his peer taking care of a patient with a crime-related gunshot wound in the emergency department. He does not use the name of the patient. The nurse: a. Has not violated confidentiality laws because he did not use the patient's name. b. Cannot be held liable for violating confidentiality laws because he was not the primary nurse for the patient. c. Has violated confidentiality laws and can be held liable. d. Cannot be held liable because postings on a social media site are excluded from confidentiality laws. (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
c
Lucas has completed his inpatient psychiatric treatment, which was ordered by the court system. Which statement reveals that Lucas does not understand the concept of conditional release? a. "I will continue treatment in an outpatient treatment center." b. "My nurse practitioner has recommended group therapy." c. "I am finally free, no more therapy." d. "Attending therapy and taking my meds are a part of this conditional release." (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
c
When considering facility admissions for mental healthcare, what characteristic is unique to a voluntary admission? a. The patient poses no substantial threat to themselves or to others b. The patient has the right to seek legal counsel c. A request in writing is required before admission d. A mental illness has been previously diagnosed (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
c
Which nursing intervention demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence? a. Refusing to administer a placebo to a patient. b. Attending an in-service on the operation of the new IV infusion pumps c. Providing frequent updates to the family of a patient currently in surgery d. Respecting the right of the patient to make decisions about whether or not to have electroconvulsive therapy (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
c
A client tells the nurse, "I'm a real freak. I'm a psychiatric patient, in and out of hospitals all the time. None of my friends or relatives is crazy like this." The reply that would help the client understand the prevalence of mental illness is a. "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages." b. "Mental illness affects 50% of the adult population in any given year." c. "Nearly 50% of all people aged 15 to 55 years have had a psychiatric disorder at some time in their lives." d. "You are not to blame for having a psychiatric illness. The important thing is to recognize your need for treatment."
c. "Nearly 50% of all people aged 15 to 55 years have had a psychiatric disorder at some time in their lives."
A client mentions to a nursing student, "I'd never want to be a nurse working with psychiatric clients because none of us ever gets well." The reply by the nursing student that best addresses the stated bias is a. "People with mental disorders should not be stereotyped as hopeless cases." b. "The media tend to focus on the sensational, so the public hears only about the poorest outcomes." c. "Treatment of bipolar disorder has an 80% success rate, whereas angioplasty is successful 41% of the time." d. "Some mental disorders such as panic disorder are highly treatable, whereas other disorders result in progressive deterioration."
c. "Treatment of bipolar disorder has an 80% success rate, whereas angioplasty is successful 41% of the time."
7. Which therapeutic communication statement might a psychiatric-mental health registered nurse use when a patient's nursing diagnosis is altered thought processes? a. "I know you say you hear voices, but I cannot hear them." b. "Stop listening to the voices, they are NOT real." c. "You say you hear voices, what are they telling you?" d. "Please tell the voices to leave you alone for now."
c. "You say you hear voices, what are they telling you?"
8. A 33-year-old female diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has been functioning well on lithium for 11 months. At her most recent checkup, the psychiatric nurse practitioner states, "You are ready to enter the maintenance therapy stage, so at this time I am going to adjust your dosage by prescribing": a. A higher dosage b. Once a week dosing c. A lower dosage d. A different drug
c. A lower dosage
10. Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and can co-occur along with: a. Generally good health despite the mental illness. b. An aversion to drinking fluids. c. Anxiety and depression. d. The ability to express his needs.
c. Anxiety and depression.
7. Ted, a former executive, is now unemployed due to manic episodes at work. He was diagnosed with bipolar I 8 years ago. Ted has a history of IV drug abuse, which resulted in hepatitis C. He is taking his lithium exactly as scheduled, a fact that both Ted's wife and his blood tests confirm. To reduce Ted's mania the psychiatric nurse practitioner recommends: a. Clonazepam (Klonopin) b. Fluoxetine (Prozac) c. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) d. Lurasidone (Latuda)
c. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Involuntary commitment
court-ordered without the persons consent based on the states standards which include: -Mentally ill -Posing DTS or DTO -GD -In need of tx and the mental illness prevents help-seeking on a voluntary basis
In a team meeting a nurse says, "I'm concerned about whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation, while the care plan for another self-mutilating patient requires one-on-one supervision." Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation? a. Beneficence b. Autonomy c. Fidelity d. Justice
d
The husband of a client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "I simply don't understand why how my wife was nurtured or toilet trained has anything to do with the incredibly disabling illness she has!" The response by the nurse that will help the husband better understand his wife's condition is a. "It must be frustrating for you that your wife is sick so much of the time." b. "You can count on the fact that her illness is the result of genetic factors." c. "Although it seems impossible, psychological stress really is at the root of most mental disorders." d. "New findings tell us that your wife's condition is more likely biological than psychological in origin."
d. "New findings tell us that your wife's condition is more likely biological than psychological in origin."
3. The nurse is providing medication education to a patient who has been prescribed lithium to stabilize mood. Which early signs and symptoms of toxicity should the nurse stress to the patient? Select all that apply. a. Increased attentiveness b. Getting up at night to urinate c. Improved vision d. An upset stomach for no apparent reason e. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult
d. An upset stomach for no apparent reason e. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult
10. Luc's family comes home one evening to find him extremely agitated and they suspect in a full manic episode. The family calls emergency medical services. While one medic is talking with Luc and his family, the other medic is counting something on his desk. What is the medic most likely counting? a. Hypodermic needles b. Fast food wrappers c. Empty soda cans d. Energy drink containers
d. Energy drink containers
5. Which characteristic presents the greatest risk for injury to others by the patient diagnosed with schizophrenia? a. Depersonalization b. Pressured speech c. Negative symptoms d. Paranoia
d. Paranoia
8. When patients diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from anosognosia, they often refuse medication, believing that: a. Medications provided are ineffective. b. Nurses are trying to control their minds. c. The medications will make them sick. d. They are not actually ill.
d. They are not actually ill.
6. Gilbert, age 19, is described by his parents as a "moody child" with an onset of odd behavior about at age 14, which caused Gilbert to suffer academically and socially. Gilbert has lost the ability to complete household chores, is reluctant to leave the house, and is obsessed with the locks on the windows and doors. Due to Gilbert's early and slow onset of what is now recognized as schizophrenia, his prognosis is considered: a. Favorable with medication b. In the relapse stage c. Improvable with psychosocial interventions d. To have a less positive outcome
d. To have a less positive outcome
The nurse reading a client's medical record determines that the client's relationships with both men and women tend to be intense and unstable, with the client initially idealizing the significant other and then devaluing him or her when the individual does not meet the client's needs. Furthermore, the client experiences feelings of emptiness and resorts to self-mutilation. The aspect of mental health the nurse can assess as lacking is a. effectiveness in work. b. communication skills. c. productive activities. d. fulfilling relationships.
d. fulfilling relationships.
When the nurse providing psychoeducation about mental disorders is asked "What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?" the response should be a. "Why do you ask?" b. schizophrenia. c. affective disorders. d. substance abuse.
d. substance abuse.
The understanding on the part of the nurse that should result in the nurse providing the highest degree of client advocacy during a multidisciplinary client care planning session is a. all mental illnesses are culturally determined. b. schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are cross-cultural disorders. c. symptoms of mental disorders are unchanged from culture to culture. d. symptoms of mental disorders reflect a person's cultural patterns.
d. symptoms of mental disorders reflect a person's cultural patterns.
An appropriate intervention for a 12-year-old child demonstrating faulty personality development associated with ADHD would include regular entries into a personal sleep hygiene journal. enrollment in family and individual group therapies. involvement in family menu planning and food shopping. after school tutoring to help maintain passing grades.
enrollment in family and individual group therapies. Interventions for patients with ADHD focus on correcting the faulty personality (ego and superego) development. Treatment may include hospitalization for those who present an imminent danger to self or others, but predominantly on an outpatient basis, using individual, group, and family therapy, with an emphasis on parenting issues.REF: Page 193-194
Implied consent
ex: if you approach the pt with medication in hand and the pt is indicating a willingness to take the medication, implied consent has occurred. many psych hospitals (state hospitals) have a requirement to obtain informed consent for every medication given
Taylor is a 3-year-old boy just diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Taylor's mom is tearful and states, "Dr. Coolidge said we need to start therapy right away. I just don't understand how helpful it will be—he's only 3 years old!" Your best response, based on knowledge of autism treatment, is: "You are right, 3 years old is very young to start therapy, but it will make you feel better to be doing something." "Starting him on treatment now gives Taylor a much greater chance for a productive life." "If Taylor starts therapy now, he will be able to stop therapy sooner." "If you have questions, its best to ask Dr. Coolidge."
"Starting him on treatment now gives Taylor a much greater chance for a productive life." Early intervention for children with autism can greatly enhance their potential for a full, productive life. 3 years old is not too young to start therapy since the sooner therapy is started the better the outcome. The patient will most likely not be able to stop therapy as interventions will continue indefinitely. Telling the mother to ask her provider abdicates the nurse's responsibility to provide education to patients and families.Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)Nursing Process: Outcome IdentificationNCLEX: Psychosocial IntegrityText page: 192
A child diagnosed with ADHD is reprimanded for taking the nurse's pen without asking first. He reponds by shouting, "You don't like me! You won't let me have anything, even a pen!" The nurse is most therapeutic when responding, "I do like you, but I don't like it when you grab my pen." "Liking you has nothing to do with whether I will loan you my pen." "It sounds as though you are feeling helpless and insecure." "You must ask for permission before taking someone else's things."
"I do like you, but I don't like it when you grab my pen." This reply shows positive regard for the child while describing the behavior as undesirable. Feedback such as this helps the child feel accepted while making her aware of the effect her behavior has on others.REF: Page 193-194
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 19. Which documentation for a patient diagnosed with major depression indicates the treatment plan was effective? a. Slept 6 hours uninterrupted. Sang with activity group. Anticipates seeing grandchild. b. Slept 10 hours uninterrupted. Attended craft group; stated "project was a failure, just like me." c. Slept 5 hours with brief interruptions. Personal hygiene adequate with assistance. Weight loss of 1 pound. d. Slept 7 hours uninterrupted. Preoccupied with perceived inadequacies. States, "I feel tired all the time."
A
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 20. A patient was diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). During which month would this patient's symptoms be most acute? a. January c. June b. April d. September
A
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 17. A patient diagnosed with major depression does not interact with others except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Which communication technique will be effective? a. Make observations. b. Ask the patient direct questions. c. Phrase questions to require yes or no answers. d. Frequently reassure the patient to reduce guilt feelings.
A
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 4. An adult diagnosed with major depression was treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression. Which intervention should the nurse suggest? a. Social skills training c. Desensitization techniques b. Relaxation training classes d. Use of complementary therapy
A
While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient's chin lowers to the chest. The patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed? a. Nonverbal communication b. A message filter c. A cultural barrier d. Social skills
A Eye contact and body movements are considered nonverbal communication. There are insufficient data to determine the level of the patient's social skills or an existing cultural barrier.
A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice a. is rarely helpful. b. fosters independence. c. lifts the burden of personal decision making. d. helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy.
A Giving advice fosters dependence on the nurse and interferes with a patient's right to make personal decisions. It robs the patient of the opportunity to weigh alternatives and develop problem-solving skills. Furthermore, it may contribute to a patient's feelings of personal inadequacy. Giving advice also keeps the nurse in control and feeling powerful.
During a one-on-one interaction with the nurse, a patient frequently looks nervously at the door. Select the best comment by the nurse regarding this nonverbal communication. a. "I notice you keep looking toward the door." b. "This is our time together. No one is going to interrupt us." c. "It looks as if you are eager to end our discussion for today." d. "If you are uncomfortable in this room, we can move someplace else."
A Making observations and encouraging the patient to describe perceptions are useful therapeutic communication techniques for this situation. The other responses are assumptions made by the nurse.
A nurse interacts with patients diagnosed with various mental illnesses. Which statements reflect use of therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.) a. "Tell me more about that situation." b. "Let's talk about something else." c. "I notice you are pacing a lot." d. "I'll stay with you a while." e. "Why did you do that?"
A, C, D The correct responses demonstrate use of the therapeutic techniques making an observation and showing empathy. The incorrect responses demonstrate changing the subject and probing, which are nontherapeutic techniques
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. A student nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with depression reads in the patient's medical record, "This patient shows vegetative signs of depression." Which nursing diagnoses most clearly relate to the vegetative signs? Select all that apply. a. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements b. Chronic low self-esteem c. Sexual dysfunction d. Self-care deficit e. Powerlessness f. Insomnia
A, C, D, F
Assisted outpt tx
AKA court ordered outpt tx. Involuntary outpt commitment
38. A newly hospitalized patient experiencing psychosis says, "Red chair out town board." Which term should the nurse use to document this finding? a. Word salad b. Neologism c. Anhedonia d. Echolalia
ANS: A Word salad (schizophasia) is a jumble of words that is meaningless to the listener and perhaps to the speaker as well, because of an extreme level of disorganization. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 205-206 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder commands other patients, "Get me a book. Take this stuff out of here," and other similar demands. The nurse wants to interrupt this behavior without entering into a power struggle. Which initial approach should the nurse select? a. Distraction: "Let's go to the dining room for a snack." b. Humor: "How much are you paying servants these days?" c. Limit setting: "You must stop ordering other patients around." d. Honest feedback: "Your controlling behavior is annoying others."
ANS: A The distractibility characteristic of manic episodes can assist the nurse to direct the patient toward more appropriate, constructive activities without entering into power struggles. Humor usually backfires by either encouraging the patient or inciting anger. Limit setting and honest feed-back may seem heavy-handed and may incite anger.
A patient tells the nurse, "I'm ashamed of being bipolar. When I'm manic, my behavior embarrasses everyone. Even if I take my medication, there are no guarantees. I'm a burden to my family." These statements support which nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply. a. Powerlessness b. Defensive coping c. Chronic low self-esteem d. Impaired social interaction e. Risk-prone health behavior
ANS: A, C Chronic low self-esteem and powerlessness are interwoven in the patient's statements. No data support the other diagnoses.
Outcome identification for the treatment plan of a patient experiencing grandiose thinking associated with acute mania will focus on: a. developing an optimistic outlook. b. distorted thought self-control. c. interest in the environment. d. sleep pattern stabilization.
ANS: B The desired outcome is that the patient will be able to control the grandiose thinking associated with acute mania as evidenced by making realistic comments about self, abilities, and plans. Patients with acute mania are already unduly optimistic as a result of their use of denial, and they are overly interested in their environment. Sleep stability is a desired outcome but is not related to distorted thought processes.
At a unit meeting, the staff discusses decor for a special room for patients with acute mania. Which suggestion is appropriate? a. An extra-large window with a view of the street b. Neutral walls with pale, simple accessories c. Brightly colored walls and print drapes d. Deep colors for walls and upholstery
ANS: B The environment for a manic patient should be as simple and non-stimulating as possible. Manic patients are highly sensitive to environmental distractions and stimulation.
Which disorder is an example of a culture-bound syndrome? a. Epilepsy b. Schizophrenia c. Running amok d. Major depressive disorder
ANS: C
36. Which finding constitutes a negative symptom associated with schizophrenia? a. Hostility b. Bizarre behavior c. Poverty of thought d. Auditory hallucinations
ANS: C Negative symptoms include apathy, anhedonia, poor social functioning, and poverty of thought. Poor personal hygiene is an example of poor social functioning. The distracters are positive symptoms of schizophrenia. See relationship to audience response question. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 207-208 (Table 12-2) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
9. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance? a. Self-esteem b. Psychosocial c. Physiological d. Self-actualization
ANS: C Physiological needs must be met to preserve life. A patient with waxy flexibility must be fed by hand or tube, toileted, given range-of-motion exercises, and so forth to preserve physiological integrity. Higher level needs are of lesser concern. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 207 | Page 209-210 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
A nurse assesses a patient who takes lithium. Which findings demonstrate evidence of complications? a. Pharyngitis, mydriasis, and dystonia b. Alopecia, purpura, and drowsiness c. Diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea d. Ascites, dyspnea, and edema
ANS: C Diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea are early signs of lithium toxicity. Problems mentioned in the incorrect options are unrelated to lithium therapy.
A patient experiencing acute mania undresses in the group room and dances. The nurse intervenes initially by: a. quietly asking the patient, "Why don't you put your clothes on?" b. firmly telling the patient, "Stop dancing and put on your clothing." c. putting a blanket around the patient and walking with the patient to a quiet room. d. letting the patient stay in the group room and moving the other patients to a different area.
ANS: C Patients must be protected from the embarrassing consequences of their poor judgment whenever possible. Protecting the patient from public exposure by matter-of-factly covering the patient and removing him or her from the area with a sufficient number of staff to avoid argument and provide control is an effective approach.
Consider these three anticonvulsant medications: divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and gabapentin (Neurontin). Which medication also belongs to this classification? a. clonazepam (Klonopin) b. risperidone (Risperdal) c. lamotrigine (La-mictal) d. aripiprazole (Abilify)
ANS: C The three drugs in the stem of the question are all anticonvulsants. Lamotrigine is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam is an anxiolytic; aripiprazole and risperidone are antipsychotic drugs. See relationship to audience response question.
Which dinner menu is best suited for a patient with acute mania? a. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and a banana b. Beef and vegetable stew, a roll, and chocolate pudding c. Broiled chicken breast on a roll, an ear of corn, and an apple d. Chicken casserole, green beans, and flavored gelatin with whipped cream
ANS: C These foods provide adequate nutrition, but more important they are finger foods that the hyperactive patient could "eat on the run." The foods in the incorrect options cannot be eaten without utensils.
A citizen at a community health fair asks the nurse, "What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?" Select the nurse's correct response. a. Schizophrenia b. Bipolar disorder c. Dissociative fugue d. Alzheimer's disease
ANS: D
The DSM-V classifies: a. deviant behaviors. b. present disability or distress. c. people with mental disorders. d. mental disorders people have.
ANS: D
Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience? One who: a. is able to repress stressors. b. becomes depressed after the death of a spouse. c. lives in a shelter for 2 years after the home is destroyed by fire. d. takes a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.
ANS: D
25. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "It's beat. Time to eat. No room for the cat." What type of verbalization is evident? a. Neologism b. Idea of reference c. Thought broadcasting d. Associative looseness
ANS: D Looseness of association refers to jumbled thoughts incoherently expressed to the listener. Neologisms are newly coined words. Ideas of reference are a type of delusion. Thought broadcasting is the belief that others can hear one's thoughts. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 205 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
8. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "I eat skiller. Tend to end. Easter. It blows away. Get it?" Select the nurse's best response. a. "Nothing you are saying is clear." b. "Your thoughts are very disconnected." c. "Try to organize your thoughts and then tell me again." d. "I am having difficulty understanding what you are saying."
ANS: D When a patient's speech is loosely associated, confused, and disorganized, pretending to understand is useless. The nurse should tell the patient that he or she is having difficulty understanding what the patient is saying. If a theme is discernible, ask the patient to talk about the theme. The incorrect options tend to place blame for the poor communication with the patient. The correct response places the difficulty with the nurse rather than being accusatory. See relationship to audience response question. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 205 | Page 213-214 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
A patient with acute mania has disrobed in the hall three times in 2 hours. The nurse should: a. direct the patient to wear clothes at all times. b. ask if the patient finds clothes bothersome. c. tell the patient that others feel embarrassed. d. arrange for one-on-one supervision.
ANS: D A patient who repeatedly disrobes despite verbal limit setting needs more structure. One-on-one supervision may provide the necessary structure. Directing the patient to wear clothes at all times has not proven successful, considering the behavior has continued. Asking if the patient is bothered by clothing serves no purpose. Telling the patient that others are embarrassed will not make a difference to the patient whose grasp of social behaviors is impaired by the illness.
A newly diagnosed patient is prescribed lithium. Which information from the patient's history indicates that monitoring of serum concentrations of the drug will be challenging and critical? a. Arthritis b. Epilepsy c. Psoriasis d. Heart failure
ANS: D The patient with congestive heart failure will likely need diuretic drugs, which will complicate the maintenance of the fluid balance necessary to avoid lithium toxicity.
A nursing student expresses concerns that mental health nurses "lose all their clinical nursing skills." Select the best response by the mental health nurse. a. "Psychiatric nurses practice in safer environments than other specialties. Nurse-to-patient ratios must be better because of the nature of the patients' problems." b. "Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills as well as critical thinking to solve multidimensional problems. I am challenged by those situations." c. "That's a misconception. Psychiatric nurses frequently use high technology monitoring equipment and manage complex intravenous therapies." d. "Psychiatric nurses do not have to deal with as much pain and suffering as medical-surgical nurses do. That appeals to me."
Ans:B
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
A 12-year-old male patient diagnosed with Tourette's disorder is visiting his provider. The provider tells you to provide education for the patient and his mother because the provider is starting the patient on medication. Based on your knowledge of medications approved to treat this disorder, you will prepare medication teaching on which class of medication? Mood stabilizers Antianxiety agents Anticholinesterase inhibitors Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics Conventional, or typical, antipsychotics are the only medications FDA approved for Tourette's disorder. The other options are not used or approved for treatment of Tourette's disorder.Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge)Nursing Process: ImplementationNCLEX: Physiological IntegrityText page: 190
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 28. A nurse instructs a patient taking a medication that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of: a. hypotensive shock. c. cardiac dysrhythmia. b. hypertensive crisis. d. cardiogenic shock.
B
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 10. A patient diagnosed with major depression tells the nurse, "Bad things that happen are always my fault." Which response by the nurse will best assist the patient to reframe this overgeneralization? a. "I really doubt that one person can be blamed for all the bad things that happen." b. "Let's look at one bad thing that happened to see if another explanation exists." c. "You are being extremely hard on yourself. Try to have a positive focus." d. "Are you saying that you don't have any good things happen?"
B
A black patient says to a white nurse, "There's no sense talking about how I feel. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." The nurse's best action would be to a. explain, "Yes, I do understand. Everyone goes through the same experiences." b. say, "Please give an example of something you think I wouldn't understand." c. reassure the patient that nurses interact with people from all cultures. d. change the subject to one that is less emotionally disturbing.
B Having the patient speak in specifics rather than globally will help the nurse understand the patient's perspective. This approach will help the nurse engage the patient. Reassurance and changing the subject are not therapeutic techniques.
The patient says, "My marriage is just great. My spouse and I always agree." The nurse observes the patient's foot moving continuously as the patient twirls a shirt button. The conclusion the nurse can draw is that the patient's communication is a. clear. b. distorted. c. incongruous. d. inadequate.
B The patient's verbal and nonverbal communication in this scenario are incongruous. Incongruous messages involve transmission of conflicting messages by the speaker. The patient's verbal message that all was well in the relationship was modified by the nonverbal behaviors denoting anxiety. Data are not present to support the choice of the verbal message being clear, explicit, or inadequate.
Both parents of a 6-year-old are hospitalized because of a car accident. Which of the following demonstrates that the child is resilient? Cuddling with his grandfather while being read a bedtime story. Drawing his parents get-well cards. Telling his day care teacher that he will be a big boy and not cry. Asking when his parents will be home.
Cuddling with his grandfather while being read a bedtime story. The characteristics of a resilient child include an adaptable temperament and the ability to form nurturing relationships with surrogate parental figures.REF: 196
Chapter 14: Depressive Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient became severely depressed when the last of the family's six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, "No one cares about me. I'm not worth anything." Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful? a. "Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a while." b. "Our staff members care about you and want to try to help you get better." c. "It is difficult for others to care about you when you repeatedly say the same negative things." d. "I'll sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch to help you feel that I care about you."
D
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 26. A nurse is caring for a patient with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate from this patient? a. Arms crossed c. Smiling inappropriately b. Staring at the nurse d. Eyes pointed downward
D
Which behavior is most indicative of a 4-year-old child diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome? Difficulty in social relationships Humming while performing activities that require concentration Frequent eye blinking Difficulty in completing tasks on time
Frequent eye blinking Option A is an inconclusive symptom, especially for a 4-year-old. Option B can be a normal response of a child at play. Option D is usually associated with a child who demonstrates ADHD, not Tourette's syndrome.REF: Page 190
Which medication would the nurse most likely include when educating the parents of a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Buspirone (Buspar) Haloperidol (Haldol) Clomipramine (Anafranil) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Central nervous system stimulants, such as methylphenidate, are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.REF: 193-194
32. A patient receiving risperidone (Risperdal) reports severe muscle stiffness at 1030. By 1200, the patient has difficulty swallowing and is drooling. By 1600, vital signs are 102.8° F; pulse 110; respirations 26; 150/90. The patient is diaphoretic. Select the nurse's best analysis and action. a. Agranulocytosis; institute reverse isolation. b. Tardive dyskinesia; withhold the next dose of medication. c. Cholestatic jaundice; begin a high-protein, high-cholesterol diet. d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; notify health care provider stat.
NS: D Taking an antipsychotic medication coupled with the presence of extrapyramidal symptoms, such as severe muscle stiffness and difficulty swallowing, hyperpyrexia, and autonomic symptoms (pulse elevation), suggest neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a medical emergency. The symptoms given in the scenario are not consistent with the medical problems listed in the incorrect options. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Page 210 (Table 12-3) | Page 219-220 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Which factor can reduce the vulnerability of a child to etiological influences predisposing to the development of psychopathology? Resilience Malnutrition Child abuse Having a depressed parent
Resilience Resilience refers to developing and using certain characteristics that help a child to handle the stresses of a difficult childhood without developing mental problems. Resilient children can adapt to changes in the environment, form nurturing relationships with adults other than their parents, distance themselves from the emotional chaos of the family, and have social intelligence and the ability to use problem-solving skills.REF: 183-184
Which statement made by the nurse concerning ethics demonstrates the best understanding of the concept? a. "It isn't right to deny someone healthcare because they can't pay for it." b. "I never discuss my patient's refusal of treatment." c. "The hospital needs to buy more respirators so we always have one available." d. "Not all ICU patients have the right to unbiased attention from the staff." (Halter 105) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
a
For an individual to provide an informed consent, he or she must have the capacity to understand and make an informed decisions. Competency is different. It is
a legal term related to the degree of mental soundness a person has to make decisions
Which situations demonstrate liable behavior on the part of the staff? Select all that apply. a. Forgetting to obtain consent for electroconvulsive therapy for a cognitively impaired patient b. Leaving a patient with suicidal thoughts alone in the bathroom to shower c. Promising to restrain a patient who stole from another patient on the unit d. Reassuring a patient with paranoia that his antipsychotic medication was not tampered with e. Placing a patient who has repeatedly threatened to assault staff in seclusion (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
a, b, c
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.
a. Exploring alternative solutions with the patient, who then makes a choice.
The psychiatric nurse addresses axis I of the DSM-IV-TR as the focus of treatment but must also consider the presence of a long-term disorder that affects treatment. This information is accessed by noting axis a. II. b. III. c. IV. d. V.
a. II.
5. Which intervention should the nurse implement when caring for a patient demonstrating manic behavior? Select all that apply. a. Monitor the patient's vital signs frequently. b. Keep the patient distracted with group-oriented activities. c. Provide the patient with frequent milkshakes and protein drinks. d. Reduce the volume on the television and dim bright lights in the environment. e. Use a firm but calm voice to give specific concise directions to the patient.
a. Monitor the patient's vital signs frequently. c. Provide the patient with frequent milkshakes and protein drinks. d. Reduce the volume on the television and dim bright lights in the environment. e. Use a firm but calm voice to give specific concise directions to the patient.
2. Which nursing intervention is particularly well chosen for addressing a population at high risk for developing schizophrenia? a. Screening a group of males between the ages of 15 and 25 for early symptoms. b. Forming a support group for females aged 25 to 35 who are diagnosed with substance use issues. c. Providing a group for patients between the ages of 45 and 55 with information on coping skills that have proven to be effective. d. Educating the parents of a group of developmentally delayed 5- to 6-year-olds on the importance of early intervention.
a. Screening a group of males between the ages of 15 and 25 for early symptoms.
A 22-year-old college student is highly confident of his own intellectual abilities and strives to excel to the point of always wanting to be first or better than others in academic standing, sports, and other endeavors. Peers find him aggressive, but he ignores this opinion, stating "Too bad. I'm happy when I'm getting ahead. I get my work done and don't break any laws." The nurse assessing this individual would be most concerned about the aspect of mental health known as a. control over behavior. b. appraisal of reality. c. effectiveness in work. d. healthy self-concept.
a. control over behavior.
Duty to warn
an obligation to warn third parties when they may be in danger from a patient
Examples of intentional torts
assault- threat battery- harmful touching false imprisonment- can include restraints, seclusion, medications (chemical restraint)
A 7-year-old who is described as impulsive and hyperactive, tells the nurse, "I am a dummy, because I don't pay attention, and I can't read like the other kids." The nurse notes that these behaviors are most consistent with the DSM-5 diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. autism. conduct disorder.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The data are most consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as described in the
Select the example of a tort. a. The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission. b. A nurse gives a prn dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed. c. An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others. d. A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.
b
6. Substance abuse is often present in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Laura, a 28-year-old with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, drinks alcohol instead of taking her prescribed medications. The nurse caring for this patient recognizes that: a. Anxiety may be present. b. Alcohol ingestion is a form of self-medication. c. The patient is lacking a sufficient number of neurotransmitters. d. The patient is using alcohol because she is depressed.
b. Alcohol ingestion is a form of self-medication.
9. Tatiana has been hospitalized for an acute manic episode. On admission the nurse suspects lithium toxicity. What assessment findings would indicate the nurse's suspicion as correct? a. Shortness of breath, gastrointestinal distress, chronic cough b. Ataxia, severe hypotension, large volume of dilute urine c. Gastrointestinal distress, thirst, nystagmus d. Electroencephalographic changes, chest pain, dizziness
b. Ataxia, severe hypotension, large volume of dilute urine
The nurse tells a peer, "I'm assigned to an interdisciplinary team working with a group of depressed clients, half of whom are receiving supportive interventions and antidepressant medication. The others are receiving only antidepressants. We are concerned with treatment outcomes for each group." The peer should identify the work described as a. analytical epidemiology. b. clinical epidemiology. c. descriptive epidemiology. d. experimental epidemiology.
b. clinical epidemiology.
A nurse finds a psychiatric advance directive in the medical record of a patient currently experiencing psychosis. The directive was executed during a period when the patient was stable and competent. The nurse should a. review the directive with the patient to ensure it is current. b. ensure that the directive is respected in treatment planning. c. consider the directive only if there is a cardiac or respiratory arrest. d. encourage the patient to revise the directive in light of the current health problem.
b. ensure that the directive is respected in treatment planning
An outcome for a client is that he will demonstrate mentally healthy behavior. The behavior that indicates the outcome is being met is that the client a. behaves without considering the consequences of his actions. b. sees himself as approaching his ideals and as capable of meeting demands. c. passively allows others to assume responsibility for major areas of his life. d. is aggressive in meeting his own needs without considering the rights of others.
b. sees himself as approaching his ideals and as capable of meeting demands.
Victoria is an 8-year-old patient newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on your knowledge of the diagnosis of ADHD, you know her symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity have to be apparent: in times of severe stress. in supervised clinical observations. both at home and at school. on diagnostic testing tools.
both at home and at school. For ADHD to be diagnosed, the symptoms have to be present in two settings, such as home and school, with onset occurring before the age of 7 years. The other options do not describe two settings.Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)Nursing Process: DiagnosisNCLEX: Psychosocial IntegrityText page: 193
To effectively use the DSM-IV-TR the nurse must be cognizant of the fact that this tool classifies a. deviant behavior. b. people with mental disorders. c. disorders that people have. d. present disability or distress.
c. disorders that people have
A nurse explaining the multiaxial DSM-IV-TR to a psychiatric technician can accurately say that it a. focuses on plans for treatment. b. includes nursing and medical diagnoses. c. includes assessments of several aspects of functioning. d. uses the framework of a specific biopsychosocial theory.
c. includes assessments of several aspects of functioning
The diagnosis of impaired intellectual functioning is supported when a child diagnosed with IDD can neither brush the teeth nor combing the hair effectively cries uncontrollably when a toy is temporarily missing. cannot put together a five-piece jigsaw puzzle. has difficulty with the concept of social boundaries.
cannot put together a five-piece jigsaw puzzle. Intellectual development disorders (IDD), previously called mental retardation, are characterized by deficits in reasoning, problem solving, planning, judgment, abstract thinking, and academic ability compared with same-age peers.REF: 190-191
seclusion
confining a pt alone in an area or in a room and preventing the pt from leaving should be distinguished from timeout. this in an intervention in which a pt chooses to spend time alone in a specific area for a certain amt of time but the pt can leave the time out area at any point in an emergency a nurse may place a pt in seclusion or restraint but must obtain a written or verbal order as soon as possible
When a child demonstrates a temperament that prompts the mother to say, "She is just so different from me; I just can't seem to connect with her." The nurse will suggest that the child's father become her primary caregiver. encourage the mother to consider attending parenting classes. counsel the mother regarding ways to better bond with her child. educate the father regarding signs that the child is being physically abused.
counsel the mother regarding ways to better bond with her child. All people have temperaments, and the fit between the child and parent's temperament is critical to the child's development. The caregiver's role in shaping that relationship is of primary importance, and the nurse can intervene to teach parents ways to modify their behaviors to improve the interaction.REF: Page 183
In providing care for patients of a mental health unit, Li recognizes the importance of standards of care. When Li notices that some policies fall short of the state licensing laws, which of the following statements represents the most appropriate standard of care pathway? a. Professional association, customary care, facility policy b. State board of nursing, facility policy, customary care c. Facility policy, professional associations, state board of nursing d. State board of nursing, professional association, facility policy (Halter 106) Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file. The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
d
What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse a. has been negligent. b. committed malpractice. c. fulfilled the standard of care. d. can be charged with battery.
d
The best response for the nurse who receives a query from another mental health professional seeking to understand the difference between a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis would be a. "There is no functional difference between the two; both serve to identify a human deviance." b. "The DSM-IV-TR diagnosis disregards culture, whereas the nursing diagnosis takes culture into account." c. "The DSM-IV-TR diagnosis is associated with present distress or disability, whereas a nursing diagnosis considers past and present responses to actual mental health problems." d. "The DSM-IV-TR diagnosis affects the choice of medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis offers a framework for identifying interventions for phenomena a client is experiencing."
d. "The DSM-IV-TR diagnosis affects the choice of medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis offers a framework for identifying interventions for phenomena a client is experiencing."
The nurse making an admission assessment notes the client is profoundly depressed to the point of being mute and motionless. The client has refused to bathe and eat for a week, according to her parents. The nurse should code the client's global assessment of functioning as a. 100. b. 50. c. 25. d. 10.
d. 10.
A 23-year-old college student wrote about herself, "Most of the time I'm happy and feel pretty good about myself. I've learned that what I get out of something is often proportional to the effort I put into it. My grades are OK." Based on this information, what number on the mental health continuum should the nurse select as best reflecting the individual's state of mental health/illness? Mental Illness Mental Health 1 2 3 4 a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
d. 4
For the psychiatric nurse whose client care focus is holistic, awareness of which DSM-IV-TR axes is most important? a. I and II b. III and IV c. V d. I through V
d. I through V
4. A female patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic medication. What information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding her signs and symptoms? a. Her memory problems will likely decrease. b. Depressive episodes should be less severe. c. She will probably enjoy social interactions more. d. She should experience a reduction in hallucinations.
d. She should experience a reduction in hallucinations.
The nurse must assess the mental health/mental illness of several new clients at the mental health clinic. Conclusions about current functioning should be made on the basis of a. the degree of conformity of the individual to society's norms. b. the degree to which an individual is logical and rational. c. the rate of intellectual and emotional growth. d. a continuum from healthy to psychotic.
d. a continuum from healthy to psychotic.
The nurse caring for a client finds the client uncommunicative about recent life events. The nurse suspects marital and perhaps economic problems exist. The social worker's intake note has been dictated, but not typed, and is placed in the medical record. The most effective action the nurse could take is to a. focus questions on these two topics. b. ask the client who shares a room with this client. c. try to work around the lack of pertinent information. d. look at axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR in the medical record.
d. look at axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR in the medical record.
parity
equal payment from insurance
A 3-year-old has been diagnosed with autism. While there is an absence of language, the child does babble but is indifferent to contact with people. The nurse's initial intervention will be to give one-to-one attention in nonverbal parallel play. sit next to the child while looking at a picture book. feed the child snacks while talking softly. sit across from the child at the play table and introduce new toys.
give one-to-one attention in nonverbal parallel play. The nurse should enter the child's world in a nonthreatening manner to establish trust before beginning to verbalize or engage in more intrusive attempts at play.REF: Page 192
An adjustment in the medication dosage prescribed for a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most likely when the child engages in strenuous exercise. is challenged to learn new cognitive material. experiences a loss. has a growth spurt.
has a growth spurt. Medication adjustments may be required once the child has stabilized on a pharmacotherapy regimen; however, they tend to be infrequent and are often associated with the child's physical growth and development.REF: 193-194
The nurse's concern about a 12-year-old living in a poor inner city neighborhood becoming involved in gang activity is based on the understanding that this age group is often a target of bullies and sexual predators. is considered at high risk for drug and alcohol use and abuse. has limited decision-making skills and often looks up to older peers. lacks intellectual and social skills to select approprate friends.
has limited decision-making skills and often looks up to older peers. The targeted age group for gang initiation seems to be 11-13, a time of particular developmental vulnerability. Decision-making capacities are not fully formed at this stage, and they may look up to older peers for status and belonging.REF: Page 183-184
Sam, a 9-year-old patient, has deficits in social functioning, intellectual functioning, and cannot manage practical aspects of daily life and functioning. You suspect: intellectual development disorder (IDD). specific learning disorder. autism spectrum disorder (ASD). attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
intellectual development disorder (IDD). IDD is characterized by severe deficits in three major areas of functioning: intellectual, social, and managing daily life. Specific learning disorder is diagnosed when a child demonstrates persistent difficulty in the acquisition of reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and/or written expression (dysgraphia) and their performance is well below the expected performance of their peers. Autism is characterized by severe problems in communication skills and social interaction. ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)Nursing Process: DiagnosisNCLEX: Psychosocial IntegrityText page: 190
When preparing to assess a 4-year-old child to help rule out a neurodevelopmental disorder, the nurse bases interventions on the understanding that children of that age are very resilient. age make these children poor interviewees. poor cooperation is typical at that age. language skills are limited at that age.
language skills are limited at that age. Younger children are more difficult to diagnose than older children because of their limited language skills and cognitive and emotional development.REF: 181-182
Informal Admission
least restrictive No formal application Person is not a DTS or DTO Pt is free to leave even AMA
A child diagnosed with autism will demonstrate impaired development in adhering to routines. playing with other children. swallowing and chewing. eye-hand coordination.
playing with other children. Autism affects the normal development of the brain in social interaction and communication skills. Symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders include significant deficits in social relatedness, including communication, nonverbal behavior, and age-appropriate interaction.REF: 191-192
Voluntary admission
pt apply in writing for admission Younger than 16 parent oterm-21r guardian may apply on pt behalf 16-18 pt can apply on their own. Have the right to request and obtain release but may need to be reevaluated to initiate involuntary commitment
A nursing diagnosis that should be considered for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is anxiety. risk for injury. defensive coping. impaired verbal communication.
risk for injury. The child's marked hyperactivity puts him or her at risk for injury from falls, bumping into objects, impulsively operating equipment, pulling heavy objects off shelves, and so forth.REF: 193-194
A 5-year-old who consistently omits the sound for "r" and "s" when speaking is demonstrating a speech disorder. language disorder. social communication disorder. specific learning disorder.
speech disorder.
Informed Consent
the pt has been provided with basic information regarding risks, benefits and alternatives of tx. Dr must get the consent Nurse can inform pt and answer questions about the procedure.
Ethics
the study of philosophical beliefs about what is right or wrong in a society
Restraint and seclusion are controversial in children because: parents may initiate a lawsuit. nursing staff have conflicted feelings leading to ineffectiveness. they are psychologically harmful and may be physically harmful. staff are untrained in use of restraints in children.
they are psychologically harmful and may be physically harmful. Restraint and seclusion have been shown to be psychologically harmful and may also be physically harmful and result in injury or death. The other options are not correct reasons why restraint and seclusion are controversial in children.Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge)Nursing Process: PlanningNCLEX: Safe and Effective Care EnvironmentText page: 187
A 10-year-old who is frequently disruptive in the classroom, begins to fidget in her chair and then moves on to disruptive behavior. A possible technique for managing this sort of disruptive behavior is therapeutic holding. seclusion. quiet room. touch control.
touch control. The appropriate adult can move closer to the child and place a hand on her arm or an arm around her shoulder for a calming effect when the fidgeting is first noted. The closeness signals the child to use self-control. It is the least restrictive treatment approach and should be tried initially.REF: Page 195 (Box 11-3)
Emergency commitment
used for people who are -so confused they can not make decisions on their own -for people who are so ill they need emergency admission Primary purpose of the admission is -observation -dx -tx for people who have a mental illness or who pose a DTS or DTO the length of time a person can be held varies by state. on average it is 24-96 hours They will have a court hearing which will then determine if the pt can be DC'd, voluntary admission or involuntary commitment
ethical dilemma
when there is a conflict between 2 or more courses of action, each carrying favorable and unfavorable consequences. ex: a pt with schizophrenia becomes pregnant. she wants to keep the baby but her family wants her to have an abortion. She is at risk because she will have to decrease her psych medication. If you rely on the ethical principle of autonomy, you may conclude that the pt has the right to decide. Would other ethical principles be in conflict with autonomy in this case?
