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A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities.
Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices
that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
An older ale client with schizophrenia is found smearing feces n the
bathroom walls of the chronic mental health unit where he resides. What
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
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action should the RN implement?
A. Explain that the feces belong in the toilet.
B. Show the client how to clean the
walls. C. Escort the client out of the
bathroom.
D. Assist the client to clean the walls.
A male client tells the RN that he does not want to take the atypical
antipsychotic drug, olanzapine (Zypexa), because of the side effects he
experienced when he took the drug for a year. Which experience is most likely
related to taking olanzapine?
A. Weight gain of 75 lbs.
B. Thoughts of wanting to hurt himself.
C. Frequent days with diarrhea.
D. Alerted liver function test.
A college student who is a victim of a car-jacking presents to the community
health center and report increased anxiety. During the interview, what nursing
intervention should take the highest priority?
A. Identify support systems in the community that may
be helpful. B. Help the client feel safe to decrease
anxiety.
C. Ask the client to describe coping strategies that were helpful in the past.
D. Encourage the client to verbalize anxiety related to event.
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
,NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
The RN completes an assessment of a client who is experiencing intimate partner
violence (IPV). Which finding of the injuries should the RN include in the
documentation?
A. A summary of the client’s feelings.
B. Photographs.
C. A general description.
D. A client’s significant other’s statement.
Following involvement in a MVC, a middle aged adult client is admitted to the
hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client’s blood alcohol level is high
on admission. Which PRN prescription should be administered if the client
begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs)?
A. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IM.
B. Hydromorphone (Dialuadid) 2 mg IM.
C. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 50
mg IM. D. Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg
IM.
Patient says “I'm going to shoot myself”
a. Stop the client from leaving the unit
A client who is known to abuse drugs is admitted to the psychiatric unit.
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
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Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is
exhibiting benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms?
a. Perphenazine (Trilafon).
b. Diphenylhydramine
(Benadryl). c.
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
d. Isocarboxazid (Marplan).
A woman brings her 48-year-old husband to the outpatient psychiatric unit and
describes his behavior to the admitting nurse. She states that he has been
sleepwalking, cannot remember who he is, and exhibits multiple personalities.
The nurse knows that these behaviors are often associated with which condition?
a. Dissociative disorder.
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. Panic disorder.
d. Post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Which diet selection by a depressed client taking tranylcypromine sulfate
(Parnate), an MAO inhibitor, indicates to the nurse that the client understands the
dietary restrictions imposed by this medication regimen?
a. Hamburger, french fries, and chocolate milkshake.
b. Liver and onions, broccoli, and
decaffeinated coffee. c. Pepperoni and cheese
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities.
Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices
that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
An older ale client with schizophrenia is found smearing feces n the
bathroom walls of the chronic mental health unit where he resides. What
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
,NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
action should the RN implement?
A. Explain that the feces belong in the toilet.
B. Show the client how to clean the
walls. C. Escort the client out of the
bathroom.
D. Assist the client to clean the walls.
A male client tells the RN that he does not want to take the atypical
antipsychotic drug, olanzapine (Zypexa), because of the side effects he
experienced when he took the drug for a year. Which experience is most likely
related to taking olanzapine?
A. Weight gain of 75 lbs.
B. Thoughts of wanting to hurt himself.
C. Frequent days with diarrhea.
D. Alerted liver function test.
A college student who is a victim of a car-jacking presents to the community
health center and report increased anxiety. During the interview, what nursing
intervention should take the highest priority?
A. Identify support systems in the community that may
be helpful. B. Help the client feel safe to decrease
anxiety.
C. Ask the client to describe coping strategies that were helpful in the past.
D. Encourage the client to verbalize anxiety related to event.
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
,NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
The RN completes an assessment of a client who is experiencing intimate partner
violence (IPV). Which finding of the injuries should the RN include in the
documentation?
A. A summary of the client’s feelings.
B. Photographs.
C. A general description.
D. A client’s significant other’s statement.
Following involvement in a MVC, a middle aged adult client is admitted to the
hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client’s blood alcohol level is high
on admission. Which PRN prescription should be administered if the client
begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs)?
A. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IM.
B. Hydromorphone (Dialuadid) 2 mg IM.
C. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 50
mg IM. D. Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg
IM.
Patient says “I'm going to shoot myself”
a. Stop the client from leaving the unit
A client who is known to abuse drugs is admitted to the psychiatric unit.
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
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V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is
exhibiting benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms?
a. Perphenazine (Trilafon).
b. Diphenylhydramine
(Benadryl). c.
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
d. Isocarboxazid (Marplan).
A woman brings her 48-year-old husband to the outpatient psychiatric unit and
describes his behavior to the admitting nurse. She states that he has been
sleepwalking, cannot remember who he is, and exhibits multiple personalities.
The nurse knows that these behaviors are often associated with which condition?
a. Dissociative disorder.
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. Panic disorder.
d. Post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Which diet selection by a depressed client taking tranylcypromine sulfate
(Parnate), an MAO inhibitor, indicates to the nurse that the client understands the
dietary restrictions imposed by this medication regimen?
a. Hamburger, french fries, and chocolate milkshake.
b. Liver and onions, broccoli, and
decaffeinated coffee. c. Pepperoni and cheese
NUR PSYCHIATRI HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-
V3 2021/2022 TEST BANK GRADED A+ SCORE
