Nurs3554 Exam 3 Violence and Anger

Bullying

-offensive, intimidating, malicious and condescending behavior designed to humiliate -usually persistent, systematic and ongoing -intentional display and uses violence

An adult with paranoia becomes agitated and threatens to assault a staff person. Select the best initial nursing intervention. A. Tell the patient, "If you do not calm down, seclusion will be needed" B. Address the patient with simple directions and a calming voice C. Offer the patient a dose of antipsychotic medication D. Reorient the patient to the time and place

B. Address the patient with simple directions and a calming voice

Which patient behavior is a criterion for mechanical restraint? A. Screaming profanities B. Assaulting a staff person C. Refusing a medication dose D. Throwing a pillow at another patient

B. Assaulting a staff person

A violent patient is retrained. What is the nurse's first priority? A. Debrief the patient B. Ensure patient's safety C. Administer a sedating medication D. Obtain an order from the health care provider

D. Obtain an order from the health care provider

Restraints

any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material or equipment that restricts freedom of movement

lateral bullying

bullying by a person of equal status

Seclusion

involuntary confinement alone in a room the patient is physically prevented from leaving