NR326 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ nursing assessment of suicidal pt. . Answer:-Ask questions ( how
serious is the intent? Do you have a plan?)
-Verbal cues: I want to die!, This is the last time you will see me, I
wont be around much longer for the doctor to have to worry about,
or I don't have anything worth living for anymore.
-Coping strategies: how did you handle previous crisis? How is this
different from other crisis?
◉ interventions for pt. not wanting to take meds . Answer:decanoate
(long term injection of haldol)
◉ priority for pt. w/ manic behavior . Answer:safety
◉ what to do for depressed pt. exhibiting uplifted mood .
Answer:prioritize safety
◉ interventions for MDD . Answer:- Monitor for thoughts of suicide
, -A simple, structured daily schedule with limited choices
-Pt are not motivated so nurse should offer to walk with them to
group
◉ generalized anxiety disorder (helping pt. relax) . Answer:- don't
leave client during attack, remain calm, use simple words and brief
messages, keep low stimuli, give medications, once reduced explore
reasons for anxiety and coping mechanisms
◉ GAD experiencing stressor . Answer:remain calm with the patient,
provide a non-stressful environment
◉ OCD . Answer:Pt has persistent thoughts or urges that cause
anxiety. The pt engages in compulsive/obsessive behaviors to
alleviate anxiety.
◉ Chlorpromazine . Answer:Antipsychotic; controls positive
symptoms (delusion, hallucination)
◉ Respiridone . Answer:- Class: antipsychotic atypical
-Uses: schizophrenia, acute mania and bipolar
◉ pt taking haldol . Answer:- Antipsychotic
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ nursing assessment of suicidal pt. . Answer:-Ask questions ( how
serious is the intent? Do you have a plan?)
-Verbal cues: I want to die!, This is the last time you will see me, I
wont be around much longer for the doctor to have to worry about,
or I don't have anything worth living for anymore.
-Coping strategies: how did you handle previous crisis? How is this
different from other crisis?
◉ interventions for pt. not wanting to take meds . Answer:decanoate
(long term injection of haldol)
◉ priority for pt. w/ manic behavior . Answer:safety
◉ what to do for depressed pt. exhibiting uplifted mood .
Answer:prioritize safety
◉ interventions for MDD . Answer:- Monitor for thoughts of suicide
, -A simple, structured daily schedule with limited choices
-Pt are not motivated so nurse should offer to walk with them to
group
◉ generalized anxiety disorder (helping pt. relax) . Answer:- don't
leave client during attack, remain calm, use simple words and brief
messages, keep low stimuli, give medications, once reduced explore
reasons for anxiety and coping mechanisms
◉ GAD experiencing stressor . Answer:remain calm with the patient,
provide a non-stressful environment
◉ OCD . Answer:Pt has persistent thoughts or urges that cause
anxiety. The pt engages in compulsive/obsessive behaviors to
alleviate anxiety.
◉ Chlorpromazine . Answer:Antipsychotic; controls positive
symptoms (delusion, hallucination)
◉ Respiridone . Answer:- Class: antipsychotic atypical
-Uses: schizophrenia, acute mania and bipolar
◉ pt taking haldol . Answer:- Antipsychotic
