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A-level
ENA: Agitated Patients – A+ Graded End Term Exam with Verified Answers
Time allowed: 3 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any
work you do not want to be marked.
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• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
AQA/ETM/FTEDF
, While closely observing a patient who has been displaying aggressive behavior, and emergency nurse note that his anger
is escalating. Which of the following would be premature?
A. Acknowledging the patient behavior.
B. Maintaining a safe distance from the patient.
C. Assisting the patient to a quiet area.
D. Initiating restraint measures. - ✔✔D
Which of the following is most effective when dealing with a hostile family member?
A. Standing, face-to-face.
B. Maximizing eye contact
C. Maintain an open posture.
D. Reaching out to touch the person. - ✔✔C
Which of the following is an early warning sign of violence?
A. The patient is intoxicated.
B. The patient is sedated
C. The patient turns his or her back on the nurse when the nurse enters the room.
D. The patient's family is in the waiting room worried about him or her. - ✔✔A
Which intervention can an emergency nurse use to minimize agitation
A. Increasing stimulation.
B. Limiting unnecessary interactions.
C. Increasing restrictions.
D. Ensuring constant client and staff contact. - ✔✔B
Which intervention is likely to escalate a patient's agitation?
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate
signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
ENA: Agitated Patients – A+ Graded End Term Exam with Verified Answers
Time allowed: 3 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any
work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
AQA/ETM/FTEDF
, While closely observing a patient who has been displaying aggressive behavior, and emergency nurse note that his anger
is escalating. Which of the following would be premature?
A. Acknowledging the patient behavior.
B. Maintaining a safe distance from the patient.
C. Assisting the patient to a quiet area.
D. Initiating restraint measures. - ✔✔D
Which of the following is most effective when dealing with a hostile family member?
A. Standing, face-to-face.
B. Maximizing eye contact
C. Maintain an open posture.
D. Reaching out to touch the person. - ✔✔C
Which of the following is an early warning sign of violence?
A. The patient is intoxicated.
B. The patient is sedated
C. The patient turns his or her back on the nurse when the nurse enters the room.
D. The patient's family is in the waiting room worried about him or her. - ✔✔A
Which intervention can an emergency nurse use to minimize agitation
A. Increasing stimulation.
B. Limiting unnecessary interactions.
C. Increasing restrictions.
D. Ensuring constant client and staff contact. - ✔✔B
Which intervention is likely to escalate a patient's agitation?
