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NR 547 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
differential diagnosis .....ANSWER.....The provider's initial
hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with
the initial or chief complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-
TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
Psychiatric assessment: History taking .....ANSWER.....-History of
Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered
these emotions?
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-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the
past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal
supplements?
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-Do you have any allergies to medications?
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental
health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a
mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History
-Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how you grew up.
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-How was your experience in school when you were younger?
Did you enjoy school?
-How do you support yourself with your finances?
-Do you have a good support system? Are you currently in a
relationship? Where do you live? Who do you live with?
-What do you do in your free time? What activities do you
enjoy?
Screening and Psychiatric Rating Scales .....ANSWER.....Evidence-
based screening tools and psychiatric rating scales
-can help the provider identify symptoms and assess their
severity and can assist with the evaluation of response to
treatment
A 52-year-old client presents to the emergency department
following a car accident. The emergency department (ED)
physician is concerned that the client may have intentionally
NR 547 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
differential diagnosis .....ANSWER.....The provider's initial
hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with
the initial or chief complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-
TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
Psychiatric assessment: History taking .....ANSWER.....-History of
Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered
these emotions?
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-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the
past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal
supplements?
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-Do you have any allergies to medications?
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental
health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a
mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History
-Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how you grew up.
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-How was your experience in school when you were younger?
Did you enjoy school?
-How do you support yourself with your finances?
-Do you have a good support system? Are you currently in a
relationship? Where do you live? Who do you live with?
-What do you do in your free time? What activities do you
enjoy?
Screening and Psychiatric Rating Scales .....ANSWER.....Evidence-
based screening tools and psychiatric rating scales
-can help the provider identify symptoms and assess their
severity and can assist with the evaluation of response to
treatment
A 52-year-old client presents to the emergency department
following a car accident. The emergency department (ED)
physician is concerned that the client may have intentionally
