Mental and Behavioural nursing
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A county in Florida was just devastated by a major hurricane. Community mental health nurses have been sent to the area to provide intervention. What type of prevention strategy is this?
The nurse states, “I will stay with you until you go for your electro compulsive therapy (ECT) treatment.” Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is being demonstrated?
An experienced nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse as she interacts with a client regarding his concerns about his relationship with his partner. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the experienced nurse?
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium syrup 1800 mg PO bd Available is lithium syrup 600 mg/5 mL How many mL would the nurse administer per dose?
(Write the number only, do not include the label Record the answer as a whole number Use a leading zero if it applies Do not use a trailing zero)
Explanation
The nurse would administer 15 mL of lithium syrup per dose. This is calculated by first determining the amount of lithium in each mL of syrup: 600 mg / 5 mL = 120 mg/mL. Then, the desired dose of 1800 mg is divided by the concentration of lithium in each mL of syrup: 1800 mg / (120 mg/mL) = 15 mL.
A nurse caring for a client is preparing to access the client’s implanted medication port (Medi port). The client states, “Every time I have to have my port accessed, I get extremely anxious, and I have heart palpitations.” Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate for the assessment stage of crisis intervention?
A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of manipulating?
To address the client’s cultural needs, which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate?
While working with a client in crisis, the nurse understands which of the following interventions would be a priority.
Which of the following terms could be used to describe and document a client’s motor activity on a mental health assessment?
A nurse is caring for a client who is having an adverse medication reaction. The client states “The nurse told me not to drink when taking the medication, but she didn’t tell me having one drink could cause a problem.” The nurse should recognize that the client is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?
A victim of violence comes to the crisis center seeking help. The nurse uses crisis intervention strategies that focus on which of the following?
A nurse is speaking to the family of a Trauma victim. The nurse is blocking out the siren and alarm noises while speaking with the client’s family. They ask,” How can you be so calm and focused with all this noise going on?” The nurse is practicing which defense mechanism?
What is the name of the defense mechanism when a client channel drives or impulses that are unacceptable into constructive activities?
A client states that she is returning to school next semester and has some concerns. Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
The nurse places a client In the seclusion room until he admits responsibility for the fight In the day room. The nurse's action could be viewed as which of the following?
In a treatment team planning meeting, a nurse states her concern about whether staff are behaving ethically in using restraints to prevent one client from engaging in self-mutilating behavior while for another self-mutilation client, the care plan calls for one-on-one suspension. Which ethical principle governs this situation?
Which nursing intervention constitutes false imprisonment?
The primary reason a client should be included in their treatment plan, if possible, would be for which of the following purposes?
A client was involuntarily admitted to a behavioral health facility after trying to harm himself. Which statement by the client would indicate further education is needed regarding his rights?
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to a mental health facility who asks. “Can I refuse the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment scheduled for tomorrow?” Which is the appropriate answer for the nurse?
A client is concerned that information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse’s best response regarding confidentiality?
A nurse is admitting a client to the psychiatrist unit after attacking a neighbor. The nurse should know that the client can be kept in the hospital after the 72 hours hold is over when which of the following conditions is met?
The client expresses the loneliness she feels to the nurse. Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence of a therapeutic relationship?
The nurse used the term “labile” in describing a client’s mood and behavior. What does this term indicate?
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