Final exam
Sullivans theory indicates the nurse should
Interact with patients
T/F A patient admitted to a mental health unit has the right to refuse meds
True
The nurse asks the patient if they would like more information on a topic what is this an example of?
Asking permission
Behavioral intervention goal would be
targeted behavior decreases
Knowing when a surgical patient with a HX of alcohol abuse had their last drink is important because:
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal
The best response to a delusional statement is...
I am not aware of that
Best approach to a manic patient
set clear and consistent limits
Goal of motivational interviewing is to
assist patient with problem solving
What is the most important nursing intervention for a client with antisocial PDO?
Boundary setting
Symptoms of intoxication with cocaine can include:
Irritability, blurred vision, hallucinations, seizures
Which personality disorder is at greatest risk for suicide
Borderline
What group could a BSN prepared nurse lead?
Medication Education
The client says "I am kind of the United States," The nurses best response is...
I am not aware of that position in the US government
A client with uncontrolled manic behavior interrupts other patients. The best nursing intervention would be:
Set limits with specific consequences
Amphetamine withdrawal can result in:
cravings, sleeping, or depression
A student experiences difficulty focusing and intent focus on one item when studying. This is what level of anxiety?
Severe
Transference vs. Countertransference
T- patient onto nurse
C- nurse onto patient
What do you never want to ask your patients?
Why questions
Priority intervention for client with borderline PDO is?
Setting limits
Opioid intoxication can be identifies as what with their pupils
Constricted, pinpoint or miosis
The best example of enmeshment
Family indicates they agree on everything
The nurse believes the client has a neurotransmitter imbalance. Which intervention would be used?
Nutritional intervention
Relationship issues for schizophrenic patients are most commonly related to:
Negative symptoms
The best intervention for a client experiencing delirium with delusions would be:
Ask a staff member to sit with the client
In the CORRECT order what are the severe neurological conditions linked to chronic alcohol misuse and deficiency.
Delirium tremens (DTs), Wernicke’s encephalopathy, and Korsakoff syndrome