BNKN601 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
if a person is excessively spending, not sleeping and dressing/ acting
inappropriately, what is the first thing you should do.
assess need for food, sleep and liquids.
what education would you give a person going to antidepressant medication.
the medication is expected to improve your brains chemical imbalance.
A loud, hyper verbal, hyperactive client admitted with bipolar disorder, manic
phase, has been on the unit for two days. The other clients are planning their
weekend activity when this client interrupts and insists that they change their
plans to a disco party. The client curses and becomes louder when the disco idea
is rebuffed. The preferable nursing intervention would be to
accompany the client to a quieter place.
The most effective nursing approach to deal with denial in a client who abuses
substances is
having the client identify the effects of substance abuse on his or her life.
Which of the following should the nurse incorporate into the care plan of a client
demonstrating symptoms of withdrawal delirium?
Create quiet, non stimulating environment.
,A client with paranoid schizophrenia has said she feels like throwing a chair. The
nurse in the lounge hears this and wishes to encourage verbalisation as a de-
escalation technique. Which response by the nurse would fulfill this plan?
"Tell me what's going on."
Name 6 symptoms of schizophrenia
POSITIVE
delusions
hallucinations
thought disorders
NEGITIVE
anhedonia
avolition
affective flattening
What is anhedonia?
inability to experience pleasure
What is avolition?
lack of motivation
what is affective flattening
little expressed emotion
what can depression onset from
family history
personality
, medical illness
drug and alcohol use
how do antidepressants work
Antidepressants work by balancing chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters that
affect mood and emotions. these include seritonin, dopamine and noradrenaline
depression means five or more of the following 11 symptoms
depressed mood
loss of interest or pleasure
significant weight loss
insomnia or hypersomnia
agitation or retardation
fatigue or loss of energy
feeling worthless
guilt
lack of concerntration
indecisiveness
current thoughts of death or suicide
what questions to ask someone having suicidal intentions or thoughts
- does it seem unbearable at times
- have you ever had thoughts of harming yourself
- ever had thoughts of hurting someone else
- planning
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
if a person is excessively spending, not sleeping and dressing/ acting
inappropriately, what is the first thing you should do.
assess need for food, sleep and liquids.
what education would you give a person going to antidepressant medication.
the medication is expected to improve your brains chemical imbalance.
A loud, hyper verbal, hyperactive client admitted with bipolar disorder, manic
phase, has been on the unit for two days. The other clients are planning their
weekend activity when this client interrupts and insists that they change their
plans to a disco party. The client curses and becomes louder when the disco idea
is rebuffed. The preferable nursing intervention would be to
accompany the client to a quieter place.
The most effective nursing approach to deal with denial in a client who abuses
substances is
having the client identify the effects of substance abuse on his or her life.
Which of the following should the nurse incorporate into the care plan of a client
demonstrating symptoms of withdrawal delirium?
Create quiet, non stimulating environment.
,A client with paranoid schizophrenia has said she feels like throwing a chair. The
nurse in the lounge hears this and wishes to encourage verbalisation as a de-
escalation technique. Which response by the nurse would fulfill this plan?
"Tell me what's going on."
Name 6 symptoms of schizophrenia
POSITIVE
delusions
hallucinations
thought disorders
NEGITIVE
anhedonia
avolition
affective flattening
What is anhedonia?
inability to experience pleasure
What is avolition?
lack of motivation
what is affective flattening
little expressed emotion
what can depression onset from
family history
personality
, medical illness
drug and alcohol use
how do antidepressants work
Antidepressants work by balancing chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters that
affect mood and emotions. these include seritonin, dopamine and noradrenaline
depression means five or more of the following 11 symptoms
depressed mood
loss of interest or pleasure
significant weight loss
insomnia or hypersomnia
agitation or retardation
fatigue or loss of energy
feeling worthless
guilt
lack of concerntration
indecisiveness
current thoughts of death or suicide
what questions to ask someone having suicidal intentions or thoughts
- does it seem unbearable at times
- have you ever had thoughts of harming yourself
- ever had thoughts of hurting someone else
- planning
