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Acute/Chronic Score Description 
Acute 4 75.0% A disease, condition or injury characterized by a relatively 
sudden onset of symptoms that are usually severe. An episode 
of acute disease results in: recovery to a state comparable to 
the client¶s condition of health and activity before the disease; 
progression into a chronic illness; or death. 
Chronic 2 100.0% A disease or condition that persists for 6 months or more, or in 
which a cure is not expected. Chronic dis...
1.A nurse is answering a client's questions regarding advance directives. How 
should the nurse differentiate the legal documents, living will and durable 
power of attorney when discussing the client's question? 
-Living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding certain & 
specific medical treatment to occur in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is 
facing end-of-life issues 
-Durable Power of Attorney is a legal document, which designates an individu...
1.List three (3) adverse effects of gentamicin. 
-Hypersensitivity (rash, pruritus, urticaria, paresthesia of hands and 
feet) -Ototoxicity (tinnitus, headache from vestibular damage, 
hearing loss, nausea, dizziness, and vertigo) -Nephrotoxicity 
(proteinuria, casts in the urine, dilute urine, elevated BUN, elevated 
creatinine) 
2.Identify three (3) adverse effects for the antibiotic imipenem/cystatin. 
-Allergy, hypersensitivity, possible cross sensitivity to penicillin or 
cephalosporins (dy...
1. What term means to have fixed false beliefs or opinions that are held despite a lack of 
supporting evidence? 
Answer: Delusion 
2. Which statement about psychiatric disorders is true? 
Answer: Major mental illnesses are the most common cause of disability in the United 
States. 
3. An imbalance of which type of naturally occurring substances in the brain is thought to be 
responsible for depression? 
Answer: Neurotransmitters 
4. Which antidepressant drug belongs to the tricyclic antidepress...
1.A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with the plan of care for a newly admitted client 
who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan 
of care? 
Answer: Offer liquid supplements to the client 
2. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client 
becomes violent in the dayroom and begins throwing objects at staff and other clients. After 
calling for assistance. Which of the following actions sho...
1. The nurse is discussing the differences between a patient with a neurosis and one with a 
psychosis. What is true of the patient experiencing a neurosis? 
Answer: The patient has insight that there is an emotional problem. 
2. When the patient with a psychosis is thought to be a danger to self or others, by what method 
should the patient be admitted to the hospital? 
Answer: Probating 
3. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders, V (DSM-V), is used by most 
hospitals an...
8. Know about Beta-blocker, Benzodiazepines and SSRI medications, nursing intervention 
and patient teaching. 
9. Know about Anxiety, types and traits of anxiety. 
10. Nursing intervention for clients diagnosed with Depression, Suicidal, Delirium, Bipolar 
disorder, 
11. Know the different defense mechanisms 
12. Know abou
% A disease, condition or injury characterized by a relatively 
sudden onset of symptoms that are usually severe. An episode 
of acute disease results in: recovery to a state comparable to 
the client¶s condition of health and activity before the disease; 
progression into a chronic illness; or death. 
Chronic 2 100.0% A disease or condition that persists for 6 months or more, or in 
which a cure is not expected. Chronic diseases generally 
cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication...
1.A nurse is answering a client's questions regarding advance directives. How 
should the nurse differentiate the legal documents, living will and durable 
power of attorney when discussing the client's question? 
-Living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding certain & 
specific medical treatment to occur in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is 
facing end-of-life issues 
-Durable Power of Attorney is a legal document, which designates an individu...
1.List three (3) adverse effects of gentamicin. 
-Hypersensitivity (rash, pruritus, urticaria, paresthesia of hands and 
feet) -Ototoxicity (tinnitus, headache from vestibular damage, 
hearing loss, nausea, dizziness, and vertigo) -Nephrotoxicity 
(proteinuria, casts in the urine, dilute urine, elevated BUN, elevated 
creatinine) 
2.Identify three (3) adverse effects for the antibiotic imipenem/cystatin. 
-Allergy, hypersensitivity, possible cross sensitivity to penicillin or 
cephalosporins (dy...