NURS 302 Module 4: Bipolar, Schizophrenia &
Psychotic disorder – Questions With Solutions
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A 16-year-old client diagnosed with D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain,
schizophrenia experiences command which leads to altered thoughts."
hallucinations to harm others. The
client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do
the voices come from?" Which is the
appropriate nursing reply?
A. "Your child's hallucinations are
caused by medication interactions."
B. "Your child's abnormal hormonal
changes have precipitated auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too little serotonin
in the brain, causing delusions and
hallucinations."
D. "Your child has a chemical
imbalance of the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts."
,A patient is prescribed ziprasidone B. Pulmonary crackles
(Geodon) for the treatment of C. Palpitations and syncope
schizophrenia. Which of the following D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
would alert the healthcare provider E. Increased temperature
that the patient is experiencing an
adverse effect of the medication?
Select all that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
The healthcare provider is teaching a A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
group of students about the B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
biological basis of schizophrenia. C. Increased dopamine levels
Which of the following will be D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
included in the teaching? Select all E. Family history of schizophrenia
that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron
dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the amygdala
,A client diagnosed with bipolar A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
disorder: depressive episode
intentionally overdoses on sertraline
(Zoloft). Family reports that the client
has experienced anorexia, insomnia,
and recent job loss. What should be
the priority nursing diagnosis for this
client?
A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than
body requirements R/T refusal to eat
C. Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
D. Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of
employment
What is the main difference between C. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never
an individual diagnosed with bipolar I had a manic episode. An individual diagnosed with
and bipolar II? bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic
episode.
A. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one
hypomanic episode.
B. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II disorder has had at least one
manic episode.
C. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one
manic episode.
D. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II disorder has had at least one
manic episode
, A nurse begins the intake assessment D. To provide self and client with a safe environment.
of a client diagnosed with bipolar I
disorder. The client shouts, "You can't
do this to me. Do you know who I
am?" Which is the priority nursing
action in this situation?
A. To reorient the client to person,
place, time, and situation.
B. To redirect the client to the needed
assessment information.
C. To provide high-calorie finger
foods to meet nutritional needs.
D. To provide self and client with a
safe environment.
A nursing instructor is teaching about B. "This disorder is more prevalent in the higher
the prevalence of bipolar disorder. socioeconomic groups."
Which student statement indicates
that learning has occurred?
A. "This disorder is equally prevalent in
all socioeconomic groups."
B. "This disorder is more prevalent in
the higher socioeconomic groups."
C. "This disorder's prevalence cannot
be evaluated on the basis of
socioeconomic groups."
D. "This disorder is more prevalent in
the lower socioeconomic groups."
Psychotic disorder – Questions With Solutions
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Terms in this set (160)
A 16-year-old client diagnosed with D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain,
schizophrenia experiences command which leads to altered thoughts."
hallucinations to harm others. The
client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do
the voices come from?" Which is the
appropriate nursing reply?
A. "Your child's hallucinations are
caused by medication interactions."
B. "Your child's abnormal hormonal
changes have precipitated auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too little serotonin
in the brain, causing delusions and
hallucinations."
D. "Your child has a chemical
imbalance of the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts."
,A patient is prescribed ziprasidone B. Pulmonary crackles
(Geodon) for the treatment of C. Palpitations and syncope
schizophrenia. Which of the following D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
would alert the healthcare provider E. Increased temperature
that the patient is experiencing an
adverse effect of the medication?
Select all that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
C. Palpitations and syncope
D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
The healthcare provider is teaching a A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
group of students about the B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
biological basis of schizophrenia. C. Increased dopamine levels
Which of the following will be D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
included in the teaching? Select all E. Family history of schizophrenia
that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron
dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine levels
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the amygdala
,A client diagnosed with bipolar A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
disorder: depressive episode
intentionally overdoses on sertraline
(Zoloft). Family reports that the client
has experienced anorexia, insomnia,
and recent job loss. What should be
the priority nursing diagnosis for this
client?
A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than
body requirements R/T refusal to eat
C. Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
D. Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of
employment
What is the main difference between C. An individual diagnosed with bipolar II has never
an individual diagnosed with bipolar I had a manic episode. An individual diagnosed with
and bipolar II? bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic
episode.
A. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one
hypomanic episode.
B. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II disorder has had at least one
manic episode.
C. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II has never had a manic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I disorder has had at least one
manic episode.
D. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar I has never had a hypomanic
episode. An individual diagnosed with
bipolar II disorder has had at least one
manic episode
, A nurse begins the intake assessment D. To provide self and client with a safe environment.
of a client diagnosed with bipolar I
disorder. The client shouts, "You can't
do this to me. Do you know who I
am?" Which is the priority nursing
action in this situation?
A. To reorient the client to person,
place, time, and situation.
B. To redirect the client to the needed
assessment information.
C. To provide high-calorie finger
foods to meet nutritional needs.
D. To provide self and client with a
safe environment.
A nursing instructor is teaching about B. "This disorder is more prevalent in the higher
the prevalence of bipolar disorder. socioeconomic groups."
Which student statement indicates
that learning has occurred?
A. "This disorder is equally prevalent in
all socioeconomic groups."
B. "This disorder is more prevalent in
the higher socioeconomic groups."
C. "This disorder's prevalence cannot
be evaluated on the basis of
socioeconomic groups."
D. "This disorder is more prevalent in
the lower socioeconomic groups."
