The definition is 'it describes a misinterpretation of a true sensation'.
What is illusion?
100
Withdrawal symptoms of this street drug include runny nose, yawning, insomnia, and chills.
What is herion?
100
True or False: The patient is responding to the new anti depressant therapy with more involvement in groups and spending more time out of his room. He no longer needs to be monitored on suicide precautions.
What is False?
100
"My parents don't like me. They say I'm stupid and I'm always wrong."
What is emotional abuse?
100
There was a successful suicide on the unit. What would be most helpful for staff members?
What is have a debriefing so staff can share their thoughts and feelings about the situation.
200
A patient is hallucinating at this stage of withdrawal.
What is Delirium Tremens
200
"Everything is coming through in waves, I am hearing the colors."
What is LSD?
200
After a long bout of depression after being fired from her job, she starts giving away many of her possessions to friends and family.
What is an impending suicide attempt?
200
When child abuse or neglect is suspected.
What is 'report according to state guidelines'?
200
True or False: "My patient has schizophrenia. He should be a low maintenance patient due to not having to do suicide precautions."
What is False?
300
The preferred medication for those experiencing hallucinations during withdrawal.
What is Ativan (Lorazepam)?
300
Anterograde amnesia is caused by this date rape drug.
What is flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)?
300
The aspect of a suicide plan that has priority.
What is availability and lethality of method?
300
A married woman arrives at work after a few days absence. She is wearing sunglasses and has notable facial and body bruises. The best comment for the occupational nurse to make would be:
What is "How did this happen to you"?
300
This nurse stays at a job for about 3-4 months before moving on to a new facility. She/he always wants the assignment of med nurse. What might this be a red flag for:
What is diversion of narcotics?
400
The type of defense mechanism used by a person who drinks throughout the day stating "I am just a social drinker".
What is Denial?
400
The highest priority question during the assessment of a new patient with a history of substance abuse.
What is "when and what did you use last?
400
You get a call on the crisis line. "I feel like overdosing!" The priority assessment question would be:
What is "Do you have any medications"?
400
After enduring abuse, the partner showers the victim with candy, apologies, and numerous positive comments. The victim decides to not leave because of this phase.
What is the honeymoon phase?
400
True or False: A cigarette smoker is experiencing a headache and poor concentration after not having any nicotine for 24 hours. The headache and poor concentration would be labelled withdrawal symptoms..
What is True?
500
It takes more and more alcohol to reach the same level of intoxication as time goes on.
What is Tolerance?
500
The nurses first action when finding a person who has just overdosed on pentobarbitol sodium.
What is Maintain the person's airway?
500
The feeling most predictive of increased suicide risk:
What is hopelessness?
500
A person new to the area with no resources is beaten by their partner. What would be the best referral?
What is an appropriate shelter?
500
What Beatle's song was about LSD and what album was it on?
What is "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Magical Mystery Tour"