PN MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Exam 3 Practice QuestionsWhich term is defined as an acquired resistance to a drug? a. Abuse b. Craving c. Dependence d. Tolerance - correct answer D The use of the term substance abuse refers to the maladaptive pattern of use of a drug and requires that use continue: a. For long periods of time b. And involve more than one drug c. Despite real or potential harm d. In increasing or more potent amounts - correct answer C Which of the following substances is classified...

Mental Health NGN Practice ATIA nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? - correct answer Anhedonia A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner. A nurse is c...

Mental Health Nursing- ATI QuestionsA charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (select all that apply.) A. "to assess cognitive ability,i should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "to assess affect, i should observe the client's facial expression." C. "to assess language ability, i should instruct the client to write a sentenc...

Mental Health Nursing- NCLEX PNa nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a)weigh client daily b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently e)include client preferences when developing an eating plan. - correct answer b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer sm...

Mental health online practice A combinedA nurse is reinforcing teaching about the thought stopping process with a client who has a phobia of writing and automobiles. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? - correct answer I will snap a rubber band on my wrist when I feel anxious about writing a car. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and a history of mania. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an...

Mental health PN ATIMood - correct answer provides information about the emotion that a client is feeling. Affect - correct answer an objective expression of mood, such as flat affect or lack of facial expression. Alert - correct answer client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening her eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. She answers questions spontaneously and appropriately lethargic - correct answer the client is able to open her eyes and respond but is...

Mental Health PN study guideDementia - correct answer a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Delirium - correct answer an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech. Sundowners Syndrome - correct answer a person with dementia who becomes increasingl...

Mental Health PN-Exam 1What is a MMSE? - correct answer mini mental state examination (used to collect data about pts cognitive status) -orientation (time & place) -attention span; ability to count backward by 7 -registration & recalling objects -language-naming objects, following commands, ability to write What are the rights of a mental health patient? - correct answer 1. informed consent/ability to refuse tx 2. confidentiality 3. written care plan that includes d/c follow up 4. com...

Mental Health Proctored PN ExamAcute Mania - correct answer Manifestations: Impulsive, Excessive spending, Rapid Speech, Quick Thoughts, Vulgar/Sexually Explicit Thoughts, Decreased Sleep Time, Decreased Food and Fluid Intake Disulfiram - correct answer Used for alcohol Maintenance No Alcohol 12 hours prior to administration Methadone - correct answer Used for opioid withdrawal MAOI Diet - correct answer Avoid Tyramine rich foods: -aged cheese (Cream cheese, Cottage Cheese) -cured...

Mental Health/Psych HESI Review Questions (50 Q study with rationale)At the first meeting of a group at a daycare center for older adults, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things the client would like to do with the group. The older adult shrugs and says, "You tell me. You're the leader." What would be the best response for the nurse to make? A."Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B."Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you lik...