Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Questions and Answers Compiled 2024

Flumazenil (Romazicon) has been ordered for a male client who has overdosed on oxazepam (Serax). Before administering the medication, the nurse should be prepared for which common adverse effect? A. Seizures B. Shivering C. Anxiety D. Chest pain - A. Seizures Rationale: Seizures are the most c...

A patient says to the nurse, "I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which response should the nurse use to clarify the patient's comment? A. "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream." B. "I unde...

The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in human populations is called A).Mortality B). Prevalence C). Epidemiology D). Clinical epidemiology. - C). Epidemiology What phrase best describes the DSM-V? A).Is a multiaxial psychiatric assessment system B). Is a compe...

When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial? A) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. B) Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis. C) Nursing diagnoses are in...

The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement? A. How did you feel before you talked to him? B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused? C. Did he indicate to you ...

Which statement about mental illness is true? A. Mental illness is a matter of individual nonconformity with societal norms B. Mental illness is present when individual irrational and illogical behavior occurs. C. Mental illness is defined in relation to the culture, time in history, political sy...

Which activity of the core PMH disciplines is considered to be the most important for national mental health care? 1. The promotion and protection of mental health 2. The prevention and treatment of mental disorders 3. Recovery and rehabilitation 4. All of the above - 4. All of the above Sel...

One of the major problems facing individuals with mental illness and their families is stigma. What is inconsistent with stigmatization? A. Discrimination B. Prejudice C. Misunderstanding D. Approval - d. Approval Stigma can be defined as a mark of shame, disgrace, or disapproval that resul...