Adult Health Exam Questions With Answers 2024 Updated Exam
8 views 0 purchase
Course
Adult Health
Institution
Adult Health
Adult Health Exam Questions With Answers 2024 Updated Exam
The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of depression. Which behavior observed by the nurse indicates that suicide precautions should be instituted for this client? - ANSWER- The client asks to meet with a lawyer to take care o...
Adult Health Exam Questions With
Answers 2024 Updated Exam
The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of depression. Which behavior
observed by the nurse indicates that suicide precautions should be instituted for this
client? - ANSWER- The client asks to meet with a lawyer to take care of unfinished
business.
A client who was admitted to the mental health unit 1 month ago with agoraphobia is
cooperative, sharing with peers, and makes appropriate suggestions during group
discussions. The nurse concludes that this client's behavior is most consistent with
which behavior? - ANSWER- Improvement
A client is being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse's plan of care
for the night before ECT treatment should include which intervention? - ANSWER- The
client shampoos and dries the hair, freeing it of all hair spray and creams.
A mental health nurse on the evening shift is receiving report about a client who was
admitted to the nursing unit. The nurse is told that the client was admitted by involuntary
status. Based on this type of admission, the nurse would expect which statement is an
aspect of the client's care? - ANSWER- The client is in need of psychiatric treatment.
A client in the mental health unit engages in repeated hand washing throughout the day.
The nurse understands that these repetitive behaviors develop for which reason? -
ANSWER- The client is unconsciously attempting to control unpleasant thoughts or
feelings.
While providing one-to-one supervision, a client who attempted suicide tells the nurse, "I
can never do anything right. I'm such a loser. It didn't even work when I tried to kill
myself." Which is the appropriate nursing response? - ANSWER- "You don't think you
can ever do anything right?"
A client is admitted to the psychiatric nursing unit. When collecting data from the client,
the nurse notes that the client was admitted on an involuntary status. Based on this type
of admission, the nurse expects which? - ANSWER- The client presents a harm to self.
The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from attending an
Al-Anon group when the nurse hears the wife say which? - ANSWER- "I no longer feel
that I deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on me."
The nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease
and should expect to observe which behaviors in this client? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER- Misplacing a valuable object, Difficulty coming up with the right word
, The psychiatric nurse is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The neighbor
says to the nurse, "How is Carol doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic
every week." Which is the appropriate nursing response? - ANSWER- "I cannot discuss
any client situation with you."
A woman comes into the emergency department following an assault. She presents
with hyperventilation, pacing, rapid speech, and headache. The nurse correctly
determines that the client is experiencing which level of anxiety? - ANSWER- Severe
The nurse notices a "paranoid stare" during a conversation with the client diagnosed
with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The client then begins to fidget and gets up
to pace around the room. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial? -
ANSWER- Share the observation with the client and help the client recognize his or her
feelings.
The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client being admitted to the nursing unit
who has attempted suicide. Which priority nursing intervention should the nurse include
in the plan of care? - ANSWER- One-to-one suicide precautions
The nurse working in the long-term care facility understands which concept related to
depression in the older client? - ANSWER- Depression in the older client is often
undertreated.
The nurse reviews the plan of care for a suicidal client admitted to the hospital. The
nurse notes documentation of the client's loss of a spouse, which occurred several
years ago. The client progresses well and is approaching discharge. Which is an
appropriate goal for this client's care? - ANSWER- The client verbalizes stages of grief
and plans to attend a community grief group.
A client who has been drinking alcohol on a regular basis admits to having "a problem"
and is asking for assistance with the problem. The nurse should encourage the client to
attend which community group? - ANSWER- Alcoholics Anonymous
During the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, the clinic nurse observes
that the client continuously demonstrates bursts of anger. Which interpretation should
the nurse make of this behavior? - ANSWER- The client is displaying typical behaviors
that can occur during termination.
Which nursing interventions are most helpful when caring for a client who is displaying
signs/symptoms of panic level anxiety? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Speak slowly,
Use simple statements, Provide the client with high-calorie beverages.
As the nurse approaches a client who was recently admitted to the inpatient unit of a
psychiatric hospital, the client says, "Quit following me. You're with the Federal Crime
Scene Investigation Unit; I can tell by the way you are walking." This is an example of
which alteration in thinking? - ANSWER- Delusion
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NURSINGSTUDYSTORE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.29. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
