LPN Crisis Intervention Exam Questions

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Question 1 of 19

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, I dont understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness. Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?

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Question 2 of 19

When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, Nurses primary concern must be:

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Question 3 of 19

Marie, age 56, is the mother of five children. Her youngest child, who had been living at home and attending the local college, recently graduated and accepted a job in another state. Marie has never worked outside the home and has devoted her life to satisfying the needs of her husband and children. Since the departure of her last child from home, Marie has become increasingly dependent. Her husband is very concerned and takes her to the local mental health center. The most appropriate nursing intervention with Marie would be to

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Question 4 of 19

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate goal when working with a client with paranoid hallucination?

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Question 5 of 19

The nurse understands that electroconvulsive therapy is primary used in psychiatric care for the treatment of:

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Question 6 of 19

A client with a bipolar disorder exhibits manic behavior. The nursing diagnosis is Disturbed thought processes related to difficulty concentrating, secondary to flight of ideas. Which of the following outcome criteria would indicate improvement in the client?

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Question 7 of 19

An adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner uses the interpersonal therapy model with a patient to establish a therapeutic alliance based upon empathy and trust. The nurse practitioner recognizes the patient's readiness to terminate therapy when the patient demonstrates:

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Question 8 of 19

When caring for a patient with an emotional crisis who is calm and not in need of immediate emergency care, your BEST course of action is to:

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Question 9 of 19

Which comment best indicates that a patient perceived the nurse was caring? My nurse:

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Question 10 of 19

The doctor has prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) 2.5 mg. I.M. for an agitated client. The medication is labeled haloperidol 10 mg/2 ml. The nurse prepares the correct dose by drawing up how many milliliters in the syringe?

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Question 11 of 19

The nurse considers a client's response to crisis intervention successful if the client:

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Question 12 of 19

Amanda's mobile home was destroyed by a tornado. Amanda received only minor injuries but is experiencing disabling anxiety in the aftermath of the event. What is this type of crisis called?

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Question 13 of 19

Situation: An 18 years old, female college student was accompanied by her mother for consultation at the municipal health center. According to her mother the patient had been having difficulty concentrating with her lesson, had a tendency to isolate inside her room and was frequently in an angry mood. The physician ordered for psychiatric consultation. In order to determine the patient's ability to concentrate and focus, which would be the PRIORITY nursing action?

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Question 14 of 19

The nurse observes a client pacing in the hall. Which statement by the nurse may help the client recognize his anxiety?

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Question 15 of 19

According to current clinical guidelines for treating a patient with bipolar I disorder mania with psychotic features, an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner prescribes:

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Question 16 of 19

The school guidance counselor refers a family with an 8-year-old child to the mental health clinic because of the child's frequent fighting in school and truancy. Which of the following data would be a priority to the nurse doing the initial family assessment?

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Question 17 of 19

Which statement by a male patient who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic persistent suicidal ideation indicates a need for hospital assessment?

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Question 18 of 19

A patient is angry with the nurse for taking a long time to enter his room after using his call light. He asks for his pain medication and the nurse says 'Itl be back in just a moment!' The patient sarcastically responds, 'Sure you will.' This behavior can be classified as

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Question 19 of 19

The nurse understands that if a client continues to be dependent on heroin throughout her pregnancy, her baby will be at high risk for:

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