If a 42 year old patient coping with a diagnosis of cancer responds that he is fine in a loud and tremulous voice when questioned, what could this indicate?
C.
When an underlying, treatable cause is not present, the course of dementia is usually progressive. When confusion is present, along with progressive memory loss and the client no longer can perform complex tasks but remains oriented to person and place this is classified as which of the following?
B.
What should be used to monitor pharmacological outcomes?
B.
When prescribing Lexapro, the nurse knows that it is necessary to regularly monitor which of the following?
A.
Which domain requires an understanding of biopsychosocial theories?
A.
Four facets of client readiness to learn have been identified. They are:
B.
In terms of the Kurt Schneider criteria for schizophrenia, which of the following is a second-rank symptom?
D.
What type of review is a peer review that is used during a mental health assessment?
C.
What technique would be a barrier to active listening in therapeutic communication?
A.
A diagnosis of intellectual disability disorder (IDD) is based on the level of adaptive functioning in three domains. Which of the following is not one of these three domains?
B.
Which of the following is being evaluated when the nurse observes the patient making positive self-statements?
C.
When a nurse points out contradictions between feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a client this is known as which of the following?
A.
The main focus of the health promotion model of Nola Pender is which of the following?
B.
Identify a possible risk of NOT taking a psychotropic medication during pregnancy when it is needed.
A.
According to NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association), if a
patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of feeling helpless, hopeless or
powerless, which of the following potential nursing diagnosis might be
correct for them?
A.
What type of questions are used on a biopsychosocial assessment?
C.
What happens to the amylase levels when a patient is bulimic?
