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• Question 1
A patient sat in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment. The
patient appeared tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stood up and
paced back and forth across the day room, clenching and unclenching his
fists. Next, he stopped and stared intently into the face of a psychiatric
technician. Which of the following best explains the nurse’s observations
of this patient?
Selected
Answer: The patient is exhibiting clues to potential
aggression.
Answers: The patient is demonstrating withdrawal
The patient is working off angry feelings.
The patient is using relaxation strategies
effectively.
The patient is exhibiting clues to potential
aggression.
Response description of the patient’s behavior shows the classic signs of
Feedback: someone whose potential for aggression is increasing.
The
• Question 2
A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations 6/min, temp
96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations, what
substance did this patient most likely overdose on?
Selected
Answer: Marijuana
Answers: Opioids
Alcohol
Marijuana
Amphetam
ine
Response
Feedback: Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone
and morphine, and the illegal substance heroin. The above
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symptoms are typical of opioid overdose, but are not typically
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seen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines.
• Question 3
An elderly client with cognitive impairment is combative and pulled out a
nasogastric tube, intravenous line, and indwelling urinary catheter. What
can the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely
prescribe?
Selected
Answer: A small dose of a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
Answers: A small dose of a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
A large dose of a benzodiazepine
A maintenance dose of buspirone
A small dose of an atypical antipsychotic
Response
Feedback Aggressive behavior can be safely managed by antipsychotic
: medication. Initial dosing should be small and raised cautiously
until behavior is controlled. Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors are not indicated for aggressive behavior. If a
benzodiazepine is used, the initial dose should be low.
Buspirone is not effective if given on an as-needed basis. It is
administered in small divided doses daily to control agitation.
• Question 4
A nursing care plan contains the intervention “monitor for complications of
refeeding syndrome.” Which body system should a nurse most closely
monitor for clinical manifestations of dysfunction?
Selected
Answer: Central
nervous
Answers: Renal
Central
nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascu
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lar
Response
Feedback: Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain can overwhelm the
heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse; thus focused
assessment becomes a necessity to ensure patient
physiological integrity. The other body systems are not initially
involved in the refeeding syndrome.
• Question 5
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• Question 1
A patient sat in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment. The
patient appeared tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stood up and
paced back and forth across the day room, clenching and unclenching his
fists. Next, he stopped and stared intently into the face of a psychiatric
technician. Which of the following best explains the nurse’s observations
of this patient?
Selected
Answer: The patient is exhibiting clues to potential
aggression.
Answers: The patient is demonstrating withdrawal
The patient is working off angry feelings.
The patient is using relaxation strategies
effectively.
The patient is exhibiting clues to potential
aggression.
Response description of the patient’s behavior shows the classic signs of
Feedback: someone whose potential for aggression is increasing.
The
• Question 2
A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations 6/min, temp
96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations, what
substance did this patient most likely overdose on?
Selected
Answer: Marijuana
Answers: Opioids
Alcohol
Marijuana
Amphetam
ine
Response
Feedback: Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone
and morphine, and the illegal substance heroin. The above
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symptoms are typical of opioid overdose, but are not typically
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seen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines.
• Question 3
An elderly client with cognitive impairment is combative and pulled out a
nasogastric tube, intravenous line, and indwelling urinary catheter. What
can the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely
prescribe?
Selected
Answer: A small dose of a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
Answers: A small dose of a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
A large dose of a benzodiazepine
A maintenance dose of buspirone
A small dose of an atypical antipsychotic
Response
Feedback Aggressive behavior can be safely managed by antipsychotic
: medication. Initial dosing should be small and raised cautiously
until behavior is controlled. Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors are not indicated for aggressive behavior. If a
benzodiazepine is used, the initial dose should be low.
Buspirone is not effective if given on an as-needed basis. It is
administered in small divided doses daily to control agitation.
• Question 4
A nursing care plan contains the intervention “monitor for complications of
refeeding syndrome.” Which body system should a nurse most closely
monitor for clinical manifestations of dysfunction?
Selected
Answer: Central
nervous
Answers: Renal
Central
nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascu
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lar
Response
Feedback: Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain can overwhelm the
heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse; thus focused
assessment becomes a necessity to ensure patient
physiological integrity. The other body systems are not initially
involved in the refeeding syndrome.
• Question 5
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