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NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025-2026 |
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | STUDY
GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED GUARANTEED PASS ||
AWARDED A+ ||
Which characteristic in an adolescent female is sometimes associated with
the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Always afraid another
student will steal her belongings
Which nursing intervention is particularly well chosen for addressing a
population at high risk for developing schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Screening
a group of males between the ages of 15 and 25 for early symptoms
To provide effective care for the patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, the
nurse should frequently assess for which associated condition? -
ANSWER-- Alcohol use disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Polydipsia
- Metabolic syndrome
A female patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been prescribed a first
generation antipsychotic medication. What information should the nurse
provide to the patient regarding her signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-She
should experience a reduction in hallucinations
Which characteristic presents the greatest risk for injury to others by the
patient diagnosed with schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Paranoia
Gilbert, age 19, is described by his parents as a moody child with an onset
of odd behavior about at age 14, which caused Gilbert to suffer
academically and socially. Gilbert has lost the ability to complete household
chores, he's reluctant to leave the house, and is obsessed with the locks on
the windows and doors. Do you to Gilberts early And slow onset of what is
now recognized as schizophrenia, his prognosis is considered: - ANSWER-
To have a less positive outcome
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Which therapeutic communication statement by a psychiatric mental health
registered nurse use when a patient's nursing diagnosis is altered thought
processes? - ANSWER-"You say you hear voices, what are they telling
you?"
When patients diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from anosognosia, they
often refuse medication, believing that: - ANSWER-They are not actually ill
Kyle, a patient with schizophrenia, began to take the first generation
antipsychotic haloperidol last week. One day you find him sitting very stiffly
and not moving. He is diaphoretic, and when you ask if he is OK he seems
unable to respond verbally. His vital signs are BP 170/100, P 110, T 104.2
F. What is the priority nursing intervention? - ANSWER-- Hold his
medication and contact his prescriber
- Wipe him with a washcloth wet with cold water or alcohol
Thomas a 21 year old Male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Thomas is a nurse recognizes that self medicating with excessive alcohol is
common in this disease and King Cole occur along with: - ANSWER-
anxiety and depression
Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that should be
discussed with the female patient diagnosed with bipolar and her support
system? - ANSWER-- Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a
relapse of your symptoms
- It's critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't
sleeping well
- Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this
disorder?
- The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to
recognize the early signs
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of
the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to manage bipolar mania? -
ANSWER-- "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink 6, 12
ounce glasses of fluid every day"
- "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric
care provider"
- "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work"
2025/2026
NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025-2026 |
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | STUDY
GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED GUARANTEED PASS ||
AWARDED A+ ||
Which characteristic in an adolescent female is sometimes associated with
the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Always afraid another
student will steal her belongings
Which nursing intervention is particularly well chosen for addressing a
population at high risk for developing schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Screening
a group of males between the ages of 15 and 25 for early symptoms
To provide effective care for the patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, the
nurse should frequently assess for which associated condition? -
ANSWER-- Alcohol use disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Polydipsia
- Metabolic syndrome
A female patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been prescribed a first
generation antipsychotic medication. What information should the nurse
provide to the patient regarding her signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-She
should experience a reduction in hallucinations
Which characteristic presents the greatest risk for injury to others by the
patient diagnosed with schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Paranoia
Gilbert, age 19, is described by his parents as a moody child with an onset
of odd behavior about at age 14, which caused Gilbert to suffer
academically and socially. Gilbert has lost the ability to complete household
chores, he's reluctant to leave the house, and is obsessed with the locks on
the windows and doors. Do you to Gilberts early And slow onset of what is
now recognized as schizophrenia, his prognosis is considered: - ANSWER-
To have a less positive outcome
2025/2026
, 2|Page
Which therapeutic communication statement by a psychiatric mental health
registered nurse use when a patient's nursing diagnosis is altered thought
processes? - ANSWER-"You say you hear voices, what are they telling
you?"
When patients diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from anosognosia, they
often refuse medication, believing that: - ANSWER-They are not actually ill
Kyle, a patient with schizophrenia, began to take the first generation
antipsychotic haloperidol last week. One day you find him sitting very stiffly
and not moving. He is diaphoretic, and when you ask if he is OK he seems
unable to respond verbally. His vital signs are BP 170/100, P 110, T 104.2
F. What is the priority nursing intervention? - ANSWER-- Hold his
medication and contact his prescriber
- Wipe him with a washcloth wet with cold water or alcohol
Thomas a 21 year old Male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Thomas is a nurse recognizes that self medicating with excessive alcohol is
common in this disease and King Cole occur along with: - ANSWER-
anxiety and depression
Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that should be
discussed with the female patient diagnosed with bipolar and her support
system? - ANSWER-- Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a
relapse of your symptoms
- It's critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't
sleeping well
- Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this
disorder?
- The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to
recognize the early signs
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of
the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to manage bipolar mania? -
ANSWER-- "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink 6, 12
ounce glasses of fluid every day"
- "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric
care provider"
- "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work"
2025/2026
