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Question 1 of 80

What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

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Question 2 of 80

A patient with borderline personality disorder has cut her wrists. The physician orders daily dressing changes for the lacerations. The nurse performing this care should:

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Question 3 of 80

Which information would be of greatest assistance to a nurse assessing a patient's motivation to change behavior associated with maladaptive eating regulation responses?

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Question 4 of 80

The client is hostile, angry, and suspicious. He thinks that the staff is trying to poison him. He is classified as:

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Question 5 of 80

Which response by the nurse to a Korean American daughter caring for her aged father would best reflect an understanding of the family's culture?

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Question 6 of 80

A health care provider writes these new prescriptions for a resident in a skilled nursing facility: 2 g sodium diet, restraint as needed, limit fluids to 1800 mL daily, continue antihypertensive medication, milk of magnesia 30 mL PO once if no bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse should

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Question 7 of 80

A 45-year-old patient shows marked cognitive impairment that has developed progressively over several months. A family member reports that the patient's father also had early-onset dementia. What research-based information can be given to the family in response to their concerns about the patient developing early-onset dementia?

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Question 8 of 80

Which of these nursing communications best reflects the nurse's use of an empowerment model with an individual who has been abused?

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Question 9 of 80

Your pregnant patient has a history of major depression. Which of the following is she most likely to be at risk for?

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Question 10 of 80

An 11-year-old child stays home from school to care for his siblings while his mother works, is demeaned by his father, and has negative self-perceptions. Which indicator would suggest that nursing interventions are succeeding?

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Question 11 of 80

A health care provider writes these new prescriptions for a resident in a skilled nursing facility: 2G sodium diet, Restraint as needed, Limit fluids to 1800~mL daily, Continue antihypertensive medication, Milk of magnesia 30~mL PO once if no bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse should:

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Question 12 of 80

A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days remains delusional and anxious and does not yet appear to be ready to give up the delusions. What intervention will best help the patient focus less on the delusion?

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Question 13 of 80

The nurse is evaluating a patient with bulimia nervosa. The most appropriate action is to:

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Question 14 of 80

A patient receiving risperidone (Risperdal) reports severe muscle stiffness midmorning. During lunch he has difficulty swallowing food and speaking, and when vital signs are taken 30 minutes later, he is noted to be stuporous and diaphoretic, with a temperature of 38.8Ã‚Â° C, pulse of 110 beats/min, and blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg. The nurse should suspect _____ and should _____.

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Question 15 of 80

The severe feeling of restlessness produced by some psychotropic medications, which is often misinterpreted by patients as anxiety or a recurrence of psychiatric symptoms, is known as:

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Question 16 of 80

Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient with bulimia nervosa who is experiencing electrolyte imbalances?

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Question 17 of 80

A patient who is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder spends a significant amount of time during the day and night washing their hands. On the third hospital day, the patient reports feeling better and more comfortable with the staff and other patients. The psychiatric-mental health nurse knows that the most appropriate nursing intervention is to:

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Question 18 of 80

The nurse is assisting a victim of spousal abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary. What components should the plan include? Select all that apply.

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Question 19 of 80

What is the primary goal for a nurse treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?

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Question 20 of 80

The single most common symptom of autism is:

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Question 21 of 80

A patient, who has had three successive spontaneous abortions, reached the twelfth week of pregnancy on the fourth attempt, when she passed a moderate amount of blood with clots per vaginam and complained of intermittent lower abdominal pain. On vaginal examination, the cervical canal admitted one finger readily and bimanual palpation revealed a uterus compatible in size with a pregnancy of only eight weeks duration. The menstrual cycle had been regular (5/28) before this pregnancy and the duration of pregnancy calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period was definitely known. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Question 22 of 80

An 18-year-old referred to the mental health center often cooks gourmet meals but eats only tiny portions. The patient wears layers of loose clothing saying, "I like the style." The patient's weight dropped from 130 to 95 pounds. She has amenorrhea. Which diagnosis is most likely?

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Question 23 of 80

A person who was raped comes to the hospital for treatment. The person abruptly decides to decline treatment and leave the facility. Before this person leaves, the nurse should:

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Question 24 of 80

A patient receiving risperidone (Risperdal) reports severe muscle stiffness midmorning. During lunch he has difficulty swallowing food and speaking, and when vital signs are taken 30 minutes later, he is noted to be stuporous and diaphoretic, with a temperature of 38.8Ã‚Â° C, pulse of 110 beats/min, and blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg. The nurse should suspect ______ and should ______.

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Question 25 of 80

A nurse is educating a patient with anorexia nervosa about nutrition. What should the nurse focus on?

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Question 26 of 80

A patient was admitted to the mental health unit after arguing with co-workers and threatening to kill them. He is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. On the unit he is aloof and suspicious. He mentioned that two physicians he saw talking were plotting to kill him. On the basis of data gathered at this point, which two primary nursing diagnoses should the nurse consider?

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Question 27 of 80

A client who has been diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia is highly suspicious and delusional. He hears voices telling him terrorists are plotting to assassinate him. He refuses to eat, saying the food is poisoned. The nursing action that best addresses his needs is to:

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Question 28 of 80

A 72-year-old widow has just returned home after 2 weeks in the hospital after a fall. She lives alone and is visited weekly by her son. She takes digoxin, hydrochlorothiazide, and an antihypertensive drug. She also has a prescription for diazepam (Valium) as needed for moderate to severe anxiety. When the visiting nurse stopped by 2 days after discharge, he found the woman confused and disoriented, with an unsteady gait. The patient asks him who he is and why he is there. The nurse correctly deduces that the most likely cause for the changes seen in the patient is:

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Question 29 of 80

Fragile X syndrome is associated with which of the following?

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Question 30 of 80

Features of schizoid personality include.

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Question 31 of 80

A 17-year-old client who has anorexia nervosa states she believes she will have fewer problems in college and will be more popular if she continues to lose weight. What nursing intervention would be useful at this time?

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Question 32 of 80

A patient is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about:

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Question 33 of 80

A patient with anorexia nervosa is being treated with refeeding. Which complication should the nurse monitor for during this phase?

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Question 34 of 80

The nurse is interviewing a client who presents with a dislocated shoulder. She demonstrates signs of anxiety and poor eye contact and turns to her partner for answers, allowing him to speak for her. The nurse asks the partner to go to the admitting office to give insurance information. While the partner is out of the room, which question is most important to ask?

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Question 35 of 80

The nurse working with a client whose diagnosis is bulimia asks the client to recall a time in her life when eating was a positive experience and she enjoyed small amounts of food without purging. The purpose of this intervention is to:

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Question 36 of 80

A patient admitted to the eating disorders unit has yellow skin, the extremities are cold, and the heart rate is 42 bpm. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5 feet 4 inches. The patient is quiet during the assessment saying only, "I will not eat until I lose enough weight to look thin." Select the best initial nursing diagnosis.

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Question 37 of 80

The nurse is told that a patient with disorganized schizophrenia is being admitted to the unit. The nurse should expect the patient to demonstrate:

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Question 38 of 80

An emergency department nurse prepares to assist with evidence collection for a sexual assault victim. Prior to photographs and pelvic examination, what documentation is important?

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Question 39 of 80

At what age do the synaptic connections in human brain peak?

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Question 40 of 80

A parent who is very concerned about a 3-year-old son says, 'He likes to play with girls' toys. Do you think he is homosexual or mentally ill?' Which response by the nurse most professionally describes the current understanding of gender identity?

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Question 41 of 80

A patient with schizophrenia refuses to take his medication because he believes he is not ill. What phenomenon most likely underlies this presentation?

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Question 42 of 80

A nursing diagnosis for a patient with bulimia nervosa is Ineffective coping related to feelings of loneliness and isolation, as evidenced by use of overeating and self-induced vomiting to comfort self. Select the best outcome related to this diagnosis. Within 2 weeks, the patient will:

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Question 43 of 80

A nurse assesses that which of the following individuals is most likely to engage in binge-eating behaviors characteristic of bulimia?

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Question 44 of 80

For those family members who desire to care at home for loved ones who have been given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it is important for the nurse to ensure that the family is aware of which caregiver skills and responsibilities will be necessary. What is one of the responsibilities of the caregiver during the middle stage of the disease?

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Question 45 of 80

An adolescent patient is diagnosed with dementia. The patient's age would cause a nurse to suspect which underlying condition sometimes associated with this diagnosis?

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Question 46 of 80

Which measure is advisable to take, considering that individuals with dramatic erratic personality disorders often have the ability to evade limits and manipulate others?

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Question 47 of 80

Statistical approaches to abnormality define as 'abnormal' those who

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Question 48 of 80

An unusual state called 'waxy flexibility' is sometimes observed in schizophrenia

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Question 49 of 80

Here in Boston our water comes from

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Question 50 of 80

schizophrenia usually involves delusions of persecution and grandeur

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Question 51 of 80

The caregiver for a client with moderate to severe dementia tells the nurse, 'I'm exhausted. He wanders at night instead of sleeping, so I get no rest. I'm afraid to leave him during the day, so I have to take him to the grocery store and to the laundromat. When I'm busy there, he often wanders off. Still, I have to do it all.' The nurse recognizes the need to provide teaching for this caregiver. An appropriate outcome is that the caregiver will:

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Question 52 of 80

A 25-year-old individual was brought by ambulance to the emergency room. The patient's sensorium alternates between clouded and clear, and the patient becomes agitated both physically and verbally when approached. The patient's cognitive impairment is most consistent with:

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Question 53 of 80

A nurse is caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa. What is the most important aspect of the treatment plan?

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Question 54 of 80

A person diagnosed with serious mental illness has frequent relapses, usually precipitated by situational stressors such as running out of money or the absence of key staff at the mental health center. Which interventions would the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of stressors to cause relapse? Select one tha does not apply.

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Question 55 of 80

The nurse is aware, when developing a care plan, that the three major goals of care for the client in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed include providing for the client's safety and well-being, therapeutically managing the client's behaviors, and:

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Question 56 of 80

The mother of a client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia is a nurse. She unhappily tells the nurse on the unit, 'I've tried to be a good mother, but my daughter still developed schizophrenia. When I was in school, we were taught that it was the mother's fault if a child became schizophrenic. I wish I knew what I did wrong.' The response that would help the mother evaluate models explaining schizophrenia would be:

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Question 57 of 80

A patient, aged 82 years, has Alzheimer's disease. She lives with her daughter's family and goes to a day care facility on weekdays. The family cares for her during the evening and at night. Noting the patient had several bruises, the nurse discussed her observations with the daughter, who became defensive and said that her mother was very difficult to manage because she is confused and wanders all night. She says the bruises resulted from a fall down stairs. The daughter states, "I have lost my mother, and I cannot bear it anymore. It is wrecking my family."Â The nursing intervention that should take priority is:

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Question 58 of 80

Many persons brought before a criminal court have mental illness, have committed minor offenses, and are off medications. The judge consults the nurse at the local community mental health center for guidance about how to respond when handling such cases. Which advice from the nurse would be most appropriate?

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Question 59 of 80

The nurse who is caring for a 23-year-old client with bulimia knows that the most common method of purging to monitor this client for is:

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Question 60 of 80

A common form of mental disorder afflicting 10-20\% of the population is

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Question 61 of 80

Which of the following is NOT a physical cause often associated with Phonological disorder?

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Question 62 of 80

The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse at the well-child clinic that her child likes to take a blanket wherever he goes. The mother asks if she should take the blanket away from the child. The nurse counsels the mother to allow the child to have the blanket because it reminds him of his mother and comforts him. The basis for this counseling is:

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Question 63 of 80

Which beliefs by a nurse facilitate provision of safe, effective care for older adult patients? Select one tha does not apply.

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Question 64 of 80

Which data gathered from the assessment of a family with a schizophrenic member would be of greatest importance in discharge planning for the patient?

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Question 65 of 80

A woman whose husband physically abuses her mentions to the nurse, 'Someday I'll have to leave him.' Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?

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Question 66 of 80

The patient on the mental health unit who should be assessed as being at highest risk for directing violent behavior toward others is the patient who has:

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Question 67 of 80

Sudden temporary amnesia or instances of multiple personality are disorders

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Question 68 of 80

A depressed patient tells the nurse, "The bad things that happen are always my fault." How should the nurse respond to assist the patient to reframe this overgeneralization?

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Question 69 of 80

Disability is:

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Question 70 of 80

In Anorexia Nervosa (AN), which of the following is a characteristic clinical feature?

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Question 71 of 80

The client tells the nurse, 'I thought my psychiatrist was the best doctor in the world. I thought he understood me completely. Now, I hate him! He doesn't understand me at all. He's just dumping me to go on a 2-week vacation.' The nurse assesses the client's description of feelings about the physician as evidence of the use of:

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Question 72 of 80

A community mental health nurse receives a new client for his caseload. The diagnosis of the client is residual schizophrenia. Documentation states that the client has a number of negative symptoms. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess in the client?

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Question 73 of 80

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. He states that he saw two doctors talking in the hall and knows they were plotting to kill him. When charting, how should the nurse identify this behavior?

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Question 74 of 80

Which of these nursing communications would be most effective in teaching a patient about abusive behavior?

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Question 75 of 80

A patient with antisocial personality disorder tells Nurse A, 'You're a much better nurse than Nurse B said you were.' The patient tells Nurse B, 'Nurse A's upset with you for some reason.' To Nurse C the patient states, 'You'd like to think you're perfect, but I've seen three of your mistakes this morning.' These comments can best be assessed as:

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Question 76 of 80

What is the priority assessment for a patient with bulimia nervosa who is experiencing frequent purging behaviors?

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Question 77 of 80

A community health nurse visits an elderly person whose spouse died 6 months ago. Two vodka bottles are in the trash. When the nurse asks about alcohol use, this person says, 'I get lonely and drink a little to help me forget.' Select the nurses most therapeutic intervention.

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Question 78 of 80

The daughter of an 84-year-old client with dementia tearfully tells the nurse that she doesn't know what's wrong with her mother, who has begun accusing the family of stealing her lingerie and holding her prisoner. The nurse identifies which of the following nursing diagnosis for the client?

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Question 79 of 80

When analyzing the behaviors of a 23-year-old who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder, the nurse recognizes that the following nursing diagnosis would be pertinent to his care:

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Question 80 of 80

The nurse is considering making a child abuse or neglect report to protective services. To make the report, the nurse needs to:

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