Mental Health: Linda Waterfalls Vsim
Test. Questions with Correct Verified
Answers. Newest 2026-2027. Graded A
A pt with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has begun to demonstrate
signs n symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs). The nurse demonstrates
understanding of seriousness of pt's risk for injury when implementing
which intervention? - ANSObserving seizure precations
Although pt is being treated for a post-concussive injury from his car
accident, he is also exhibiting some signs of post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD). Which is a sign of both PTSD n post-concussive injury? -
ANSSleep disturbance
Andrew Davis - Post
A client with a blood alcohol level of 0.20 mg is at high risk for injury related
to the impairment of which function? - ANSMotor
Considering bipolar I disorder, which statement made by a pt should be
considered indicator of high risk fro self-harm? - ANS"I hope my husband
will remember how much I love him after I'm gone."
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, How can the nurse caring for Mr. Davis best provide the appropriate
emotional care during his alcohol withdrawal? - ANSEnsure that his needs r
met in a nonjudgmental manner
How should the nurse respond when asked why alcohol withdrawal n
detoxification should be managed in hospital setting? - ANS"Alcohol
withdrawal can be life-threatening n thus requires care provided by trained
staff."
Mr. Chen asks the nurse whether light therapy would be helpful for his wife.
Wt is the nurse's best response? - ANS"Light therapy is known to be
effective for pts with mild-to-moderate depression associated with seasonal
onset."
Mr. Chen asks the provider abt additional tx to consider if his wife relapses.
The provider tells Mr. Chen that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be
an option if the new medication does not help Mrs. Chen manage her
depression. Which of the following is part of teaching for a pt considering
ECT? - ANSECT is tx that requires conscious sedation
Mrs. Chen asks the nurse at discharge if his two children are at risk for
developing major depression like their mother. Which is the best response
by the nurse? - ANS"Possibly, evidence shows a strong genetic link to
depression, with children being at a higher risk if one parent is diagnosed."
Mrs. Chen begins to plan her aftercare to prevent another hospitalization.
The case manager offers a partial hospitalization program after discharge.
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Test. Questions with Correct Verified
Answers. Newest 2026-2027. Graded A
A pt with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has begun to demonstrate
signs n symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs). The nurse demonstrates
understanding of seriousness of pt's risk for injury when implementing
which intervention? - ANSObserving seizure precations
Although pt is being treated for a post-concussive injury from his car
accident, he is also exhibiting some signs of post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD). Which is a sign of both PTSD n post-concussive injury? -
ANSSleep disturbance
Andrew Davis - Post
A client with a blood alcohol level of 0.20 mg is at high risk for injury related
to the impairment of which function? - ANSMotor
Considering bipolar I disorder, which statement made by a pt should be
considered indicator of high risk fro self-harm? - ANS"I hope my husband
will remember how much I love him after I'm gone."
1
, How can the nurse caring for Mr. Davis best provide the appropriate
emotional care during his alcohol withdrawal? - ANSEnsure that his needs r
met in a nonjudgmental manner
How should the nurse respond when asked why alcohol withdrawal n
detoxification should be managed in hospital setting? - ANS"Alcohol
withdrawal can be life-threatening n thus requires care provided by trained
staff."
Mr. Chen asks the nurse whether light therapy would be helpful for his wife.
Wt is the nurse's best response? - ANS"Light therapy is known to be
effective for pts with mild-to-moderate depression associated with seasonal
onset."
Mr. Chen asks the provider abt additional tx to consider if his wife relapses.
The provider tells Mr. Chen that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be
an option if the new medication does not help Mrs. Chen manage her
depression. Which of the following is part of teaching for a pt considering
ECT? - ANSECT is tx that requires conscious sedation
Mrs. Chen asks the nurse at discharge if his two children are at risk for
developing major depression like their mother. Which is the best response
by the nurse? - ANS"Possibly, evidence shows a strong genetic link to
depression, with children being at a higher risk if one parent is diagnosed."
Mrs. Chen begins to plan her aftercare to prevent another hospitalization.
The case manager offers a partial hospitalization program after discharge.
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