NUR 114 Exam 1 Study Questions
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1. Oxidative stress, wear-and-tear, and neuroendocrine are examples of which
theory of aging? - ANSWER Biological
2. which statement regarding Jung's theory of personality development is
correct? - ANSWER Individuals move from outward achievement to self
acceptance during development.
3. Which action would a charge nurse take to ensure patient safety on the unit?
- ANSWER Count the kitchen utensils daily
Lock the utility rooms, kitchen, and office
4. Which situation is considered a protective factor against suicide? -
ANSWER Marriage
Strong religious beliefs
Extended family members
5. which statement is true regarding schizophrenia, treatment, and outcomes? -
ANSWER Patients with schizophrenia often do not fully respond to
treatment and have residual symptoms and varying degrees of disability
6. Which statement is true of pharmacological therapies for treatment of
personality disorders? - ANSWER Patients with personality disorders
, benefit from specific off label uses of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and
antidepressants.
7. What are the symptoms of EPS? - ANSWER acute dystonia (spasms of
tongue and face)
akathisia (restlessness, foot tapping, rocking)
tardive dyskinesia (rolling tongue, lip smacking)
8. When are anticonvulsants given to a bipolar patient? - ANSWER when the
pt cannot take or tolerate lithium
9. type of depression that happens over certain situations (ex: a break up; loss
of a job); short-term problems often resolved when problem is resolved: -
ANSWER situational depression (begins 3 months after event & lasts up to
6 months)
10.types of treatments for seasonal affective disorder: - ANSWER light therapy
(20-60 mins daily)
Bupropion or SSRIs
psychotherapy
11.nursing considerations for ECT procedure: - ANSWER -NPO diet after
midnight the night before procedure
-administer O2 and monitor vitals
-assess gag reflex
-position pt on side incase of vomiting
-when procedure is done, pt may be confused or have memory loss (will need
ride home/assistance)
, -lasts less than 1 min
-nurse starts IV for sedative meds
12.shock tx that stimulates the brain for what causes depression; tx for
depression for clients that do not respond well to meds; usually done in older
pts - ANSWER ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
13.magnetic procedure that helps treat mild-moderate depression: - ANSWER
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
14.members of the treatment team: - ANSWER -psychiatrist (prescribed meds)
-psychologist (focuses on therapy)
-social worker (makes outpatient appts)
-psychiatric nurse (makes sure pt gets meds; ensures pt safety)
-dietitian (special diets; makes sure pt gets adequate nutrition)
-recreational therapist (per therapy; walks; coloring)
15.a patient saying "I keep thinking about taking all of my meds to end it all" is
showing an example of what type of signal? - ANSWER direct signal
16.a patient saying "I just want to end it all" is showing an example of what
type of signal? - ANSWER indirect signals
17.a patient doing something like speeding in the rain while intoxicated is
showing an example of what? - ANSWER risky behaviors
18.What can be done for pain control of kidney stones? - ANSWER pain levels
assessed
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1. Oxidative stress, wear-and-tear, and neuroendocrine are examples of which
theory of aging? - ANSWER Biological
2. which statement regarding Jung's theory of personality development is
correct? - ANSWER Individuals move from outward achievement to self
acceptance during development.
3. Which action would a charge nurse take to ensure patient safety on the unit?
- ANSWER Count the kitchen utensils daily
Lock the utility rooms, kitchen, and office
4. Which situation is considered a protective factor against suicide? -
ANSWER Marriage
Strong religious beliefs
Extended family members
5. which statement is true regarding schizophrenia, treatment, and outcomes? -
ANSWER Patients with schizophrenia often do not fully respond to
treatment and have residual symptoms and varying degrees of disability
6. Which statement is true of pharmacological therapies for treatment of
personality disorders? - ANSWER Patients with personality disorders
, benefit from specific off label uses of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and
antidepressants.
7. What are the symptoms of EPS? - ANSWER acute dystonia (spasms of
tongue and face)
akathisia (restlessness, foot tapping, rocking)
tardive dyskinesia (rolling tongue, lip smacking)
8. When are anticonvulsants given to a bipolar patient? - ANSWER when the
pt cannot take or tolerate lithium
9. type of depression that happens over certain situations (ex: a break up; loss
of a job); short-term problems often resolved when problem is resolved: -
ANSWER situational depression (begins 3 months after event & lasts up to
6 months)
10.types of treatments for seasonal affective disorder: - ANSWER light therapy
(20-60 mins daily)
Bupropion or SSRIs
psychotherapy
11.nursing considerations for ECT procedure: - ANSWER -NPO diet after
midnight the night before procedure
-administer O2 and monitor vitals
-assess gag reflex
-position pt on side incase of vomiting
-when procedure is done, pt may be confused or have memory loss (will need
ride home/assistance)
, -lasts less than 1 min
-nurse starts IV for sedative meds
12.shock tx that stimulates the brain for what causes depression; tx for
depression for clients that do not respond well to meds; usually done in older
pts - ANSWER ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
13.magnetic procedure that helps treat mild-moderate depression: - ANSWER
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
14.members of the treatment team: - ANSWER -psychiatrist (prescribed meds)
-psychologist (focuses on therapy)
-social worker (makes outpatient appts)
-psychiatric nurse (makes sure pt gets meds; ensures pt safety)
-dietitian (special diets; makes sure pt gets adequate nutrition)
-recreational therapist (per therapy; walks; coloring)
15.a patient saying "I keep thinking about taking all of my meds to end it all" is
showing an example of what type of signal? - ANSWER direct signal
16.a patient saying "I just want to end it all" is showing an example of what
type of signal? - ANSWER indirect signals
17.a patient doing something like speeding in the rain while intoxicated is
showing an example of what? - ANSWER risky behaviors
18.What can be done for pain control of kidney stones? - ANSWER pain levels
assessed
