PN120 PrepU Chapter 17 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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PN120 PrepU Chapter 17 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
To care for an acutely suicidal client, which is the most effective initial mode of treatment? -
answerInpatient care
The genetic theory, when applied to the occurrence of depression, supports that the psychiatric
nurse should ... - an...
PN120 PrepU Chapter 17 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
To care for an acutely suicidal client, which is the most effective initial mode of treatment? -
answer✔✔Inpatient care
The genetic theory, when applied to the occurrence of depression, supports that the psychiatric
nurse should ... - answer✔✔assess for depression in the client's family history.
When assessing a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the nurse
expects what in a client? - answer✔✔Confusion
A mental health nurse has formed a nursing diagnosis of hopelessness related to poor self-
concept for a client with depression. An appropriate outcome for this nursing diagnosis would
include what? - answer✔✔The client will demonstrate improved ability to express self.
Which sleep pattern is suggestive of a manic episode? - answer✔✔A client stays awake for
several days and nights before "crashing" and sleeping for a long period.
`The primary nursing goal for a client who is admitted for suicidal ideation or attempt would be
what? - answer✔✔Prevent self-destructive behavior.
The nurse is told by a client that the client is having suicidal thoughts. Which intervention has
lowest priority? - answer✔✔Administering a mental status exam to assess for psychosis
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a
handgun. The client is involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which nursing diagnosis
has priority? - answer✔✔Risk for suicide related to highly lethal plan
Which is an accurate statement regarding women and suicide? - answer✔✔They are less likely
to complete suicide than men.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed
divalproex. The nurse knows that the client should have which test completed before initiation of
drug therapy? - answer✔✔Liver function
A nurse is caring for a group of hospitalized clients with various psychiatric diagnoses. The
nurse identifies which client as having the highest risk for a suicide attempt? - answer✔✔Man
with major depressive disorder
A nurse is providing a presentation about suicide for a group of health professionals. Which
would the nurse address as a major contributing factor to the rising suicide rate among men? -
answer✔✔Substance abuse
The nurse educates a class on factors that enhance the risk of suicide. The instructor determines
the need for additional education when the class identifies which as one of these factors? -
answer✔✔Cautiousness
A client taking lithium for bipolar disorder is having mild diarrhea. The nurse informs the client
that this is an example of what? - answer✔✔Side effect
A client with bipolar disorder is receiving lithium therapy. The nurse is reviewing the client's
serum plasma drug levels and determines that the client's level is therapeutic based on what? -
answer✔✔1.0 mEq/L
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility with acute
mania and threats of attacking others in the household. Which would be the priority? -
answer✔✔Ensuring safety
The nurse is interviewing a client with a diagnosis of depression and the client states, "Honestly,
I know my family would be a lot better off if I wasn't around to be a burden on them. That's just
between you and me, though, okay?" What is the nurse's best response? - answer✔✔"I'm obliged
to share what we talk about with the other people on your care team."
The nurse is working with an inpatient who has a history of suicide attempts. What action by the
client should the nurse follow up on because it may constitute a suicide planning behavior? -
answer✔✔The client has requested extra bedding despite the warm weather
A client's depression is being treated in the community with phenelzine. The client has presented
to the clinic stating, "I had a few beers and I'm feeling absolutely miserable." What is the nurse's
best action? - answer✔✔Assess the client's blood pressure
A client has been diagnosed with major depression. The client reports that the client often wakes
up during the night and has trouble returning to sleep. The nurse interprets this finding as
suggesting what? - answer✔✔Middle insomnia
A client has been on lithium for 3 weeks now. The client approaches the nurse, saying, "I feel
like I'm going to throw up, and I can't even hold this cup of coffee straight. Why can't I do the
crossword puzzle? I usually can do them in about 5 minutes." What is the appropriate nursing
intervention at this time? - answer✔✔Further assess the client's symptoms, call the physician,
hold the client's next dose of lithium, and have a blood level drawn because the client is showing
symptoms of toxicity.
A 20-year-old client was admitted to the inpatient unit following a suicide attempt. The client is
disheveled, disorganized, and dehydrated. The priority for the client's care during the first 24
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