Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Test Part 3
by Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN · December 7, 2010
December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Review Questions on Psychiatric and Mental health Nursing.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing part 3
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Question 1 |
A | take an as-needed dose of psychotropic medication whenever they hear voices. |
B | practice saying "Go away" or "Stop" when they hear voices. |
C | sing loudly to drown out the voices and provide a distraction. |
D | go to their room until the voices go away |
Question 2 |
A | Monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
B | Tricyclic antidepressant |
C | Second-generation antidepressant |
D | Lithium derivative |
Question 3 |
A | Don't take prescribed or over-the-counter medications without consulting the physician. |
B | Avoid strenuous activity because of the cardiac effects of the drug. |
C | Have blood levels screened weekly for leukopenia. |
D | Don't take with aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). |
Question 4 |
A | Ineffective protection related to blood dyscrasias |
B | Urinary frequency related to adverse effects of antipsychotic medication |
C | Risk for injury related to a severely decreased level of consciousness |
D | Risk for injury related to electrolyte disturbances |
Question 5 |
A | Helping the client to participate in social interactions |
B | Establishing a one-on-one relationship with the client |
C | Establishing alternative forms of communication |
D | Allowing the client to decide when he wants to participate in verbal communication with the nurse |
Question 6 |
A | chlorpromazine (Thorazine) |
B | haloperidol (Haldol) |
C | lithium carbonate (Lithonate) |
D | amitriptyline (Elavil) |
Question 7 |
A | Klonopin may interact with organ meats. |
B | The medications shouldn't be taken together. |
C | Klonopin is a minor depressant and may aggravate symptoms of depression. |
D | The order needs to be clarified; call the physician. |
Question 8 |
A | Anxiety |
B | Impaired verbal communication |
C | Disturbed thought processes |
D | Self-care deficient: Dressing/grooming |
Question 9 |
A | ask the client which activity he would prefer to do first |
B | negotiate a time when the client will perform activities |
C | tell the client specifically and concisely what needs to be done |
D | prepare the client ahead of time for the activity |
Question 10 |
A | Give the next dose of fluphenazine, call the physician, and monitor vital signs. |
B | Withhold the next dose of fluphenazine, call the physician, and monitor vital signs. |
C | Give the next dose of fluphenazine and restrict the client to the room to decrease stimulation. |
D | Withhold the next dose of fluphenazine, administer an antipyretic agent, and increase the client's fluid intake. |
Question 11 |
A | paranoid personality disorder |
B | avoidant personality disorder |
C | histrionic personality disorder |
D | borderline personality disorder |
Question 12 |
A | Take the medication 1 hour before a meal. |
B | Decrease the dosage if signs of illness decrease. |
C | Apply a sunscreen before being exposed to the sun. |
D | Increase the dosage up to 50 mg twice per day if signs of illness don't decrease. |
Question 13 |
A | Stimulate the CNS by blocking postsynaptic dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin receptors. |
B | Sedate the CNS by stimulating serotonin at the synaptic cleft. |
C | Depress the CNS by blocking the postsynaptic transmission of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. |
D | Depress the CNS by stimulating the release of acetylcholine. |
Question 14 |
A | survivor's guilt |
B | denial |
C | anticipatory grief |
D | repression |
Question 15 |
A | Meeting all of the client's physical needs |
B | Giving the client an opportunity to express concerns |
C | Administering lithium carbonate (Lithonate) as prescribed |
D | Providing a quiet environment where the client can be alone |
Question 16 |
A | To reduce psychotic symptoms |
B | To reduce extrapyramidal symptoms |
C | To control nausea and vomiting |
D | To relieve anxiety |
Question 17 |
A | Sexual dysfunction |
B | Constipation |
C | Polyuria |
D | Seizures |
Question 18 |
A | Let the client know the nurse understands his fears of serious illness. |
B | Encourage the client to discuss his fear of having a serious illness. |
C | Report the complaint of chest pain to the physician. |
D | Determine if the illness is fulfilling a psychological need for the client. |
Question 19 |
A | The client talks about the difficulties of returning to college after discharge. |
B | The client spends most of the day sitting alone in the corner of the room. |
C | The client wears a hospital gown instead of street clothes. |
D | The client shows no emotion when visitors leave. |
Question 20 |
A | paroxetine (Paxil), 20 mg by mouth (P.O.) every morning |
B | amitriptyline (Elavil), 20 mg P.O. daily |
C | doxepin (Sinequan), 500 mg daily |
D | imipramine (Tofranil), 500 mg daily |
Question 21 |
A | reassure the client and administer as needed lorazepam (Ativan) I.M. |
B | administer as needed dose of benztropine (Cogentin) I.M. as ordered. |
C | administer as needed dose of benztropine (Cogentin) by mouth as ordered. |
D | administer as needed dose of haloperidol (Haldol) by mouth. |
Question 22 |
A | Assist the client with feeding. |
B | Assist the client with showering. |
C | Reassure the client about safety. |
D | Encourage socialization with peers. |
Question 23 |
A | Tardive dyskinesia |
B | Dystonia |
C | Neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
D | Akathisia |
Question 24 |
A | Administer a benzodiazepine at bedtime as prescribed |
B | Administer a phenothiazine at bedtime as prescribed |
C | Administer a barbiturate at bedtime as prescribed |
D | Lock the client's door at bedtime |
Question 25 |
A | Observe for extrapyramidal symptoms. |
B | Begin a therapeutic relationship. |
C | Cancel any no-suicide contracts. |
D | Continue suicide precautions |
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Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN
Currently a Nursing Local Board Examination Reviewer. Subjects handled are Pediatric, Obstetric and Psychiatric Nursing. Previous work experiences include: Clinical instructor/lecturer, clinical coordinator (Level II), caregiver instructor/lecturer, NC2 examination reviewer and staff/clinic nurse. Areas of specialization: Emergency room, Orthopedic Ward and Delivery Room. Also an IELTS passer.