Question 1 of 5

A young woman had just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry and states, �It�s not fair! How could he do this to me?� This remark is assessed as:

A. An explosive episode B. An expression of anger C. Fear of making decisions alone D. A sign of despair.

Question 2 of 5

For which patient is the nurse most likely to need to schedule a pre-ECT workup and teaching?

A. Patient A, who is newly diagnosed with dysthymic disorder B. Patient B, who has melancholic depression that responded well to ECT 2 years ago C. Patient C, who was unresponsive to a 6-week trial of SSRI antidepressant therapy D. Patient D, who has depression associated with diagnosis of inoperable

Question 3 of 5

A friend says to a nurse, �I am not going to get vaccines for my baby. I hear that vaccines cause autism.� The nurse�s best reply is:

A. The exact cause of autism is not really known B. It�s believed that autism is really a result of birth trauma C. There is no conclusive evidence to connect autism to vaccinations. D. Please tell me more about where you got that information about autism?

Question 4 of 5

In the elderly, administering medication is a great concern for the nurse since these patients are more prone to side effects. The primary cause of this is:

A. Altered circulation and renal function B. Accelerated gastrointestinal system C. Enlarged Lymph nodes D. Musculoskeletal system weakness

Question 5 of 5

A 76-year-old is regressed, indifferent, and responds to others only when they initiate an interaction. What form of group therapy would be most useful to promote resocialization?

A. Remotivation B. Activity group C. Psychotherapy D. Reminiscence (life review)

Synopsis of Psychiatry Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN