Varcarolis 15 - Anxiety & OCD Questions
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
1. A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a
patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the
nurse perform first?
a.
Verify the patient's learning style.
b.
Lower the patient's current anxiety.
c.
Create outcomes and a teaching plan.
d.
Assess how the patient uses defense mechanisms. - Correct
Answers ✅b
A woman is 5'7", 160 lbs. and wears a size 8 shoe. She says,
"My feet are huge. I've asked three orthopedists to surgically
reduce my feet." This person tries to buy shoes to make her
feet look smaller and, in social settings, conceals both feet
under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely?
a.
Social anxiety disorder
b.
Body dysmorphic disorder
c.
Separation anxiety disorder
,Varcarolis 15 - Anxiety & OCD Questions
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
d.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder due to a medical condition -
Correct Answers ✅b
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel
undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
a.
"What would you like me to do to help you?"
b.
"Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?"
c.
"I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example."
d.
"You must get your feelings under control before we can
continue." - Correct Answers ✅c
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're
coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the
staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. The
initial nursing intervention of highest priority is to
a.
provide for the patient's safety.
b.
, Varcarolis 15 - Anxiety & OCD Questions
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
encourage clarification of feelings.
c.
respect the patient's personal space.
d.
offer an outlet for the patient's energy. - Correct Answers
✅a
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're
coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the
staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. Which
nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
a.
Fear
b.
Risk for injury
c.
Self-care deficit
d.
Disturbed thought processes - Correct Answers ✅b
A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an
obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse
and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
1. A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a
patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the
nurse perform first?
a.
Verify the patient's learning style.
b.
Lower the patient's current anxiety.
c.
Create outcomes and a teaching plan.
d.
Assess how the patient uses defense mechanisms. - Correct
Answers ✅b
A woman is 5'7", 160 lbs. and wears a size 8 shoe. She says,
"My feet are huge. I've asked three orthopedists to surgically
reduce my feet." This person tries to buy shoes to make her
feet look smaller and, in social settings, conceals both feet
under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely?
a.
Social anxiety disorder
b.
Body dysmorphic disorder
c.
Separation anxiety disorder
,Varcarolis 15 - Anxiety & OCD Questions
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
d.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder due to a medical condition -
Correct Answers ✅b
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel
undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
a.
"What would you like me to do to help you?"
b.
"Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?"
c.
"I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example."
d.
"You must get your feelings under control before we can
continue." - Correct Answers ✅c
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're
coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the
staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. The
initial nursing intervention of highest priority is to
a.
provide for the patient's safety.
b.
, Varcarolis 15 - Anxiety & OCD Questions
and Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
encourage clarification of feelings.
c.
respect the patient's personal space.
d.
offer an outlet for the patient's energy. - Correct Answers
✅a
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're
coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the
staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. Which
nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
a.
Fear
b.
Risk for injury
c.
Self-care deficit
d.
Disturbed thought processes - Correct Answers ✅b
A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an
obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse
and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The
