Canadian PN exam: mental health
nursing questions with verified
answers
A physiological break from reality.
This is the definition of psychosis. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the
emergency department by the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked
his father with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his
psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. What is the definition of psychosis?
Jason can apply to a review board for a legal ruling on his involuntary admission.
Under law, Jason may apply to a review board to review the involuntary admission. Emergency
involuntary admission is permitted when a person is deemed in need of psychiatric treatment,
presents a danger to self or others, or is unable to meet his basic needs. Depending on the
province or territory there are different ages for consent. Many have an age of consent that is
16 years or younger. Regardless of his age or the age of consent of the jurisdiction, Jason has
rights. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency department by
the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father with no
provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a
provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. The emergency department physician completes a
certificate indicating Jason and involuntary client because Jason would not consent to
admission. Which of the following should the practical nurse tell Jason concerning his rights as
an involuntary client?
Guidelines for the use of restaurant supply to both chemical and physical restraints.
The policy of least restraint and guidelines for use of restraints apply equal lead to physical and
chemical restraint. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency
, department by the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father
with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis,
with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. Because of his violent behavior, Jason is
administered a chemical restraint. Which of the following statements is true with regard to
using restraints in a psychiatric setting?
I don't hear the voices that you hear.
This is an honest and truthful response, which helps identify the voices as a unique experience
for Jason but does not involve arguing reality with him. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17
years, was brought to the emergency department by the police. His mother called the police
after Jason violently attacked his father with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric
unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. Jason tells
the practical nurse that the voices are yelling at him. What would be the most helpful response?
Schizophrenia is a lifelong disorder, but antipsychotic medications allow most people to live and
be treated outside the hospital.
This is the most complete and most accurate response to Jasons mother's question. - correct
answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency department by the police. His
mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father with no provocation. Jason is
admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of
schizophrenia. Jason's parents come to visit him. His mother asked the practical nurse if Jason
has schizophrenia and will he have to be in the hospital for the rest of his life. What might the
practical nurse respond to Jason's mother?
Splitting behavior.
Marty displays splitting behavior, setting one person up against another. It is a type of
manipulative behavior common in people with borderline personality disorder and some other
personality disorders. - correct answer ✔✔ Marty, age 42, has been diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder. He is admitted to a psychiatric unit. Marty tells the practical nurse, Jeremy,
nursing questions with verified
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A physiological break from reality.
This is the definition of psychosis. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the
emergency department by the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked
his father with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his
psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. What is the definition of psychosis?
Jason can apply to a review board for a legal ruling on his involuntary admission.
Under law, Jason may apply to a review board to review the involuntary admission. Emergency
involuntary admission is permitted when a person is deemed in need of psychiatric treatment,
presents a danger to self or others, or is unable to meet his basic needs. Depending on the
province or territory there are different ages for consent. Many have an age of consent that is
16 years or younger. Regardless of his age or the age of consent of the jurisdiction, Jason has
rights. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency department by
the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father with no
provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a
provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. The emergency department physician completes a
certificate indicating Jason and involuntary client because Jason would not consent to
admission. Which of the following should the practical nurse tell Jason concerning his rights as
an involuntary client?
Guidelines for the use of restaurant supply to both chemical and physical restraints.
The policy of least restraint and guidelines for use of restraints apply equal lead to physical and
chemical restraint. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency
, department by the police. His mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father
with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis,
with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. Because of his violent behavior, Jason is
administered a chemical restraint. Which of the following statements is true with regard to
using restraints in a psychiatric setting?
I don't hear the voices that you hear.
This is an honest and truthful response, which helps identify the voices as a unique experience
for Jason but does not involve arguing reality with him. - correct answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17
years, was brought to the emergency department by the police. His mother called the police
after Jason violently attacked his father with no provocation. Jason is admitted to the psychiatric
unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia. Jason tells
the practical nurse that the voices are yelling at him. What would be the most helpful response?
Schizophrenia is a lifelong disorder, but antipsychotic medications allow most people to live and
be treated outside the hospital.
This is the most complete and most accurate response to Jasons mother's question. - correct
answer ✔✔ Jason, age 17 years, was brought to the emergency department by the police. His
mother called the police after Jason violently attacked his father with no provocation. Jason is
admitted to the psychiatric unit for investigation of his psychosis, with a provisional diagnosis of
schizophrenia. Jason's parents come to visit him. His mother asked the practical nurse if Jason
has schizophrenia and will he have to be in the hospital for the rest of his life. What might the
practical nurse respond to Jason's mother?
Splitting behavior.
Marty displays splitting behavior, setting one person up against another. It is a type of
manipulative behavior common in people with borderline personality disorder and some other
personality disorders. - correct answer ✔✔ Marty, age 42, has been diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder. He is admitted to a psychiatric unit. Marty tells the practical nurse, Jeremy,
