Question 1 of 5

The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is:

A. Use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects. B. Overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction. C. Missed doses of medications for arthritis. D. Trading medications with acquaintances.

Question 2 of 5

When asked, the nurse explains that �grief work� refers to:

A. Establishing new methods of coping with stress B. Evaluating progress made toward accepting the loss C. The means by which one moves through the grief process D. Actively seeking assistance to cope with the loss.

Question 3 of 5

A nursing instructor is teaching about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A. During ECT a state of euphoria is induced B. ECT induces a grand mal seizure. C. During ECT a state of catatonia is induced D. ECT induces a petit mal seizure

Question 4 of 5

Which action will best facilitate the development of trust between a nurse and patient?

A. Responding positively to the patient�s demands B. Clarifying with the patient whenever there is doubt C. Staying available to the patient for the entire shift D. Following through with whatever was promised

Question 5 of 5

To effectively plan care for a patient, the nurse will understand that activity and adjunct therapies may be more useful in some situations than verbal therapies because adjunct therapies: a. Are readily available in the treatment setting

A. Do not require specific training or expertise to facilitate B. Allow the patient to express feelings on multiple levels at the same time C. Provide the patient the opportunity to use ego-protective mechanisms D. Are readily available in the treatment setting

Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN