8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

1/6

PSYCHE NURSING EVAL 1

1. Your patient is very dependent and submissive. There are times that the patient is very clingy. This behavior reflectswhat type of personality disorder?

a. Antisocial personality

b. Dependent Personality

c. Manic behavior

d. Anxiety disorder

2. The appropriate therapeutic distance between you and a psychiatric patient is?a. 12 inchesb. 35 inches

c. 12 feet

d. 4 feet

3. Nurse Anna is instructing the new nurse to the psychiatric set-up. She also reminded her to use her therapeuticcommunication skills in dealing with clients. Which of the following techniques enlaces therapeutic communication?

a. What are you thinking about?

b. What made you think that way?

c. Why did you say that?

d. Lets not talk about that. What do you think?

4. Mr. Juan is diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. The nurses intervention should focus on helping the client beoriented with the physical set-up and daily events. Which of the following is the most effective nursing intervention

in orienting patients who has Alzheimers disease?

a. Encourage the client to talk to family members to reminisce things

b. Provide simple and easily understood directions

c. Perform tasks with a variety of activities each day

d. Have the client socialize with other patients

5. A therapy that focuses on the remotivation of clients by directing their attention outside themselves to relievepreoccupation with personal thoughts, feelings, and attitudes is known as:

a. Pharmacologic therapyb. Music therapy

c. Occupational therapy

d. Recreational therapy

6. The 12-year old male patient looks like the nurses younger brother who is missing for years. During assessment andin the implementation of nursing care the nurse prioritizes this client. One day, when she found the boy crying in his

room she hugged him and cried with him. This is an example of:

a. Counter-transference

b. Transference

c. Resistance

d. Denial

7. A schizophrenic client is under your care. In reinforcing the functional behavior of this client what will the nurse do?a. Enumerate the symptoms of schizophrenia to the client

b. Correct delusional thoughts to orient to reality

c. Compliment the client for cessation of acting out behaviors

d. Encourage the client to drink his medications religiously

8. A client was brought to the ER. Based on the significant others, the client had a history of shop stealing. However, noself-mutilating activities are committed by the client. During the interview, the client is very manipulative and

aggressive and impulsive. What personality disorder most likely the client has?

a. Antisocial

b. Histrionic

c. Narcissistic

d. Borderline

9. When the client told the nurse that he feels good when he mutilates or cuts himself the novice psychiatric nurseanswered, Do you know the risks involved when you cut yourself? what type of nontherapeutic communication is

the nurse using?

a. Defending

b. Testing

c. Making stereotyped comments

8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

2/6

d. Disagreeing

10.A therapy that assists with discharge planning and rehabilitation, focusing on vocational skills and activities of dailyliving (ADL) to raise self-esteem and promote independence is called:

a. Behavior modification

b. Milieu therapy

c. Recreational therapy

d. Occupational therapy

11.Nurse Marie is caring for a patient that underwent alcohol detoxification. Which of the following symptoms wouldNurse Marie be most concern?

a. Fever

b. Delusions

c. Excessive sweating

d. Increase BP

12.The Distance that is observed when family members or friends are talking is under what zone:a. Intimate

b. Therapeutic

c. Personal

d. Social

13.The client is sharing Nurse Marie about his experiences. Suddenly, he paused, looked to the nurse and is hesitant tocontinue. The nurse responded, Go on, and tell me about it. What therapeutic communication technique is the

nurse using?

a. Exploring

b. Focusing

c. Encouraging expression

d. General leads

14. In a therapeutic communication, why questions are discouraged. For what reason is this question not useful?a. The question is intimidating and the client may be defensive in trying to explain him/herself.b. It forces the client to recognize his or her problems. The clients acknowledgement that s/he doesnt know

things may be helpful to the nurses needs but not the client.

c. It indicates that the client is right rather than wrong.

d. It tends to make the client used and invaded.

15.An 18 year old client is brought to the ER due to a suicidal attempt. Her mother told the nurse that she has beendrinking alcohol for the last 3 weeks and is depressed. In caring for this patient what is the most important

consideration?

a. Administering antidepressant medications

b. Alcohol detoxification

c. Allowing the client to participate in a therapyd. Close monitoring

16. In using a therapeutic communication technique interpreting client cues and signals is very important. Clearstatements of intent such as the client saying that he wants to kill himself is a/an:

a. Covert cues

b. Abstract messages

c. Concrete messages

d. Overt cues

17.A client was admitted due to self-mutilation. One day during one of the sessions, the client told the nurse thatcutting himself feels great. What would be the nurses best response?

a. Do you know the risks involved when you cut yourself?

b. I dont want to hear about that!

c. The behavior of cutting is not acceptable.

d. Tell me more about that.

18.A behavior that can indicate the speakers thoughts, feelings, needs and values that he or she acts out unconsciouslyis called:

a. Verbal communication

b. Communication

c. Nonverbal communication

8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

3/6

d. Congruent message

19.Restraints are only used for a certain reason. Which of the following is an appropriate reason for placing a client inrestraints?

a. Punishment for stealing the other clients things

b. Self- harming behaviors

c. Verbal abuse

d. Not drinking medications

20. If a client is on restraints which of the following would the nurse do?a. Leave the client in the room for the whole 8 hours

b. Do not allow the client to eat

c. Take pictures of the client for evaluation

d. monitor the extremity circulation

21.A client is scheduled for an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following medications can be given to theclient before the procedure?

a. Atropine

b. Epinephrine

c. Hydralazine

d. Phenobarbital

22.To ensure that your client knows about the procedure, risks and outcome and has been informed of the otheralternative therapy. Which of the following must be accomplished?

a. A signed informed consent by a clients family member

b. A signed informed consent by a 23-year old client who has voluntarily admitted himself in the unit.

c. A signed informed consent of a 23-year old clients parent

d. A signed informed consent by a 17-year old client

23.The client says that he is hearing voices. What is nurses initial response?a. I dont hear any voices.

b. From where are those voices coming from?c. What are the voices telling you?

d. Are you sure about that?

24.What is the most important criteria that must be accomplished by the nurse before dealing with psychiatricpatients?

a. Salary rate

b. Self-awareness

c. Self-understanding

d. Standard of nursing practice

25.If a client is a chain smoker, how should his medication dosage be adjusted?a. Same medication dose

b. Increase the dose

c. Decrease the dose

d. Withhold the dose

26.Nurse Renalyn discovers that a male client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is attempting to resist thecompulsion. Based on this finding, the nurse should assess the client for:

a. Feelings of failure

b. Depression

c. Excessive fear

d. Increased anxiety

27.A female client comes to the emergency department while experiencing a panic attack. Nurse Jonathan can bestrespond to a client having a panic attack by:

a. Staying with the client until the attack subsides

b. Telling the client everything is under control

c. Telling the client to lie down and rest

d. Talking continually to the client by explaining what is happening

28.Nurse Krishna notices that a female client with obsessive-compulsive disorder dresses and undresses numeroustimes each day. Which comment by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

4/6

a. "I saw you change clothes several times today. That must be very tiring."

b. "Try to dress only once per day so you won't be so tired."

c. "It bothers me to see you always so busy."

d. "It's foolish to change clothes so many times in one day."

29.Nurse Luz is formulating a short-term goal for a client suffering from a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).An appropriately stated short-term goal is that after 1 week, the client will:

a. Demonstrate decreased anxiety.

b. Participate in a daily exercise group.c. Identify the underlying reasons for rituals.

d. State that the rituals are irrational.

30.Because antianxiety agents such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium) can potentiate the effects of other drugs, nurseRaquel should incorporate which of the following instructions in her teaching plan?

a. Avoid mixing antianxiety agents with alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants

b. Avoid taking antianxiety drugs at bedtime

c. Avoid taking antianxiety drugs on an empty stomach

d. Avoid consuming aged cheese when taking antianxiety agents

31.Danilo, arrives on the psychiatric unit exhibiting extreme excitement, disorientation, incoherent speech, agitation,frantic and aimless physical activity, and grandiose delusion. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for the

client at this time?

a. Ineffective individual coping

b. Hopelessness

c. Risk for injury

d. Disturbed identity

32.Gina, age 18, is highly dependent on her parents and fears leaving home to go away to college. Shortly before thefall semester starts, she complains that her legs are paralyzed and is rushed to the emergency department. When

physical examination rules out a physical cause for her paralysis, the physician admits her to the psychiatric unit

where she is diagnosed with conversion disorder. The client asks nurse Rose, "Why has this happened to me?" What

is the nurse's best response?a. "You've developed this paralysis so you can stay with your parents. You must deal with this conflict if you

want to walk again."

b. "It must be awful not to be able to move your legs. You may feel better if you realize the problem is

psychological, not physical."

c. "Your problem is real but there is no physical basis for it. We'll work on what is going on in your life to find out

why it's happened."

d. "It isn't uncommon for someone with your personality to develop a conversion disorder during times of

stress."

33.Dr. Luistro orders a new medication for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. During medication teaching,which statement or question by the nurse Kesselyn would be most appropriate?a. "Take this medication. It will reduce your anxiety."

b. "Do you have any concerns about taking the medication?"

c. "Trust us. This medication has helped many people. We wouldn't have you take it if it were dangerous."

d. "How can we help you if you won't cooperate?"

34.After seeking help at an outpatient mental health clinic, a client who was raped while walking her dog is diagnosedwith posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Three months later, the client returns to the clinic, complaining of fear,

loss of control, and helpless feelings. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?

a. Exploring the meaning of the traumatic event with the client

b. Allowing the client time to heal

c. Giving sleep medication, as prescribed, to restore a normal sleep-wake cycle

d. Recommending a high-protein, low-fat diet

35.Jane is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for treatment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with:

a. Physical signs and symptoms with no physiologic cause

b. Apprehension

c. Inability to concentrate

d. Repetitive thoughts and recurring, irresistible impulses

8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

5/6

36.A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder and ritualistic behavior must brush the hair back from his forehead 15times before carrying out any activity. Nurse Leo notices that the client's hair is thinning and the skin on the

forehead is irritated possible effects of this ritual. When planning the client's care, the nurse should assign highest

priority to:

a. Helping the client identify how the ritualistic behavior interferes with daily activities

b. Exploring the purpose of the ritualistic behavior

c. Setting consistent limits on the ritualistic behavior if it harms the client or others

d. Using problem solving to help the client manage anxiety more effectively

37.During alprazolam (Xanax) therapy, nurse Rachel should be alert for which dose-related adverse reaction?a. Ataxia

b. Hepatomegaly

c. Urticaria

d. Rash

38.A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Since witnessing the beating ofhis wife at gunpoint, he has been unable to move his arms, complaining that they are paralyzed. When planning the

client's care, nurse Jay should focus on:

a. Helping the client identify and verbalize feelings about the incident

b. Convincing the client that his arms aren't paralyzed

c. Developing rehabilitation strategies to help the client learn to live with the disability

d. Talking about topics other than the beating to avoid causing anxiety

39.A male client with borderline personality disorder tells nurse Valerie, "You're the only nurse who really understandsme. The others are mean." The client then asks the nurse for an extra dose of antianxiety medication because of

increased anxiety. How should the nurse respond?

a. "I'll talk to the physician right away. I don't think they give you enough medicine."

b. "I'll have to discuss your request with the team. Can we talk about how you're feeling right now?"

c. "I don't want to hear you say negative things about the other nurses."

d. "You know you can't have extra medication. Why do you keep asking?"

40.Angel, is admitted to the unit visibly anxious. When assessing her, the nurse would expect to see which of thefollowing cardiovascular effects produced by the sympathetic nervous system?

a. Syncope

b. Decreased blood pressure

c. Increased heart rate

d. Decreased pulse rate

41.A male client with Alzheimer's disease has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury related to memory loss, wandering,and disorientation. Which nursing intervention should appear in this client's plan of care to prevent injury?

a. Provide the client with detailed instructions

b. Keep the client sedated whenever possible

c. Remove hazards from the environmentd. Use restraints at all times

42.Rudy was found wandering in a local park is unable to state who or where he is or where he lives. He is brought tothe emergency department, where his identification is eventually discovered. The client's wife states that he was

diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 3 years ago and has had increasing memory loss. She tells nurseAngelie she is

worried about how she'll continue to care for him. Which response by the nurse would be most helpful?

a. "Because of the nature of your husband's disease, you should start looking into nursing homes for him."

b. "What aspect of caring for your husband is causing you the greatest concern?"

c. "You may benefit from a support group called Mates of Alzheimer's Disease Clients."

d. "Do you have any children or friends who could give you a break from his care every now and then?"

43.Nurse Agnes is aware that nursing action most appropriate when trying to diffuse a male client's impending violentbehavior?

a. Helping the client identify and express feelings of anxiety and anger

b. Involving the client in a quiet activity to divert attention

c. Leaving the client alone until he can talk about his feelings

d. Placing the client in seclusion

44.A male client has been taking imipramine (Tofranil), 125 mg by mouth daily, for 1 week. Now the client reportswanting to stop taking the medication because he still feels depressed. At this time, what is the best response of

nurse Charlyn?

8/22/2019 Psyche Eval 1

6/6

a. "Imipramine may not be the most effective medication for you. You should call your physician for further

evaluation."

b. "Because imipramine must build to a therapeutic level, it may take 2 to 3 weeks to reduce depression."

c. "The physician may need to increase the dosage for you to get the medication's maximum benefit."

d. "Don't stop taking the medication abruptly because you may develop serious adverse effects."

45.A male client with Alzheimer's disease mumbles incoherently and rambles in a confused manner. To help redirectthe client's attention, nurse Mark should encourage the client to:

a. Fold towels and pillowcasesb. Play cards with another client

c. Participate in a game of charades

d. Perform an aerobic exercise

46.Nurse Francis is aware that the nursing preparations for a client undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)resemble those used for:

a. Physical therapy

b. Neurologic examination

c. General anesthesia

d. Cardiac stress testing

47.Nurse Hershey must administer activated charcoal before administering certain other drugs to a client who's takenan overdose. Which drug is rendered inactive when administered concomitantly with activated charcoal?

a. Warfarin sodium (Coumadin)

b. Ipecac syrup

c. Simethicone (Phazyme)

d. Famotidine (Pepcid)

48.Dr. Tan orders electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for a severely depressed client who fails to respond to drug therapy.When teaching the client and family about this treatment, nurse Bernadeth should include which most important

point about ECT?

a. An anesthesiologist will administer ECT

b. ECT can cure depressionc. ECT will induce a seizure

d. The client will remember the shock of ECT but not the pain

49.Cholo, an adolescent becomes increasingly withdrawn, is irritable with family members, and has been getting lowergrades in school. After giving away a stereo and some favorite clothes, the adolescent is brought to the community

mental health agency for evaluation. This adolescent is at risk for:

a. Suicide

b. Anorexia nervosa

c. School phobia

d. Psychotic break

50.Nurse Bea is aware the when preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), she should make sure that:a. The client sees family members immediately before the procedure

b. The client is scheduled for a brain scan immediately after the procedure

c. The client has undergone a thorough medical evaluation

d. The client has received lithium carbonate (Lithonate)