PSYCHIATRIC NURSING DRILLS 2
In a toddler, which of the following injuries is
SCOTT ELBANBUENA, RN, MAN
1. The superego is that part of the psyche that:
A. Uses defensive function for protection.
B. Is impulsive and without morals.
C. Determines the circumstances before making
decisions.
D. The censoring portion of the mind.
2. Primary level of prevention is exemplified by:
A. Helping the client resume self care.
B. Ensuring the safety of a suicidal client in the
institution.
C. Teaching the client stress management
techniques
D. Case finding and surveillance in the community
3. An attorney who throws books around the office
after losing a case is referred to the company
nurse. The nurse knows that this behavior is:
a. Regression c. Reaction-formation
b. Projection d. Intellectualization
4. Louise, 20 years old is an unattractive girl but is
in the dean’s list. This is noted as:
a. Displacement c.
Compensation
b. Regression d. projection
5. Upon admission, a patient says to the nurse:
“Why am I here? I’m not sick. I don’t have any
health problem.” his statement exemplifies the
defense mechanism known as:
a. Conversion c. regression
b. Denial d.
Suppression
6. In a home visit done by the nurse, she suspects
that the wife and her child are victims of abuse.
Which of the following is the most appropriate for
the nurse to ask?
A. “Are you being threatened or hurt by your
partner?
B. “Are you frightened of you partner”
C. “Is something bothering you?”
D. “What happens when you and your partner
argue?”
7. The wife admits that she is a victim of abuse and
opens up about her persistent distaste for sex. This
sexual disorder is:
a. Sexual desire disorder c. . Sexual
arousal Disorder
b. Orgasm Disorder d. Sexual Pain
Disorder
8. What would be the best approach for a wife who
is still living with her abusive husband?
A. “Here’s the number of a crisis center that you
can call for help .”
B. “Its best to leave your husband.”
C. “Did you discuss this with your family?”
D. “ Why do you allow yourself to be treated this
way”
9. Which comment about a 3 year old child if made
by the parent may indicate child abuse?
A. “Once my child is toilet trained, I can still expect
her to have some"
B. “When I tell my child to do something once, I
expect him to do it.”
C. “My child is expected to try to do things such as,
dress and feed.”
D. “My 3 year old loves to say NO.”
10.
most likely the result of child abuse?
A. a hematoma on the occipital region of the head
b. a one-inch forehead laceration
c. several, small, dime-sized circular burns on the
back
d. small isolated bruise on the right lower extremity
11. The primary nursing intervention for a victim of
child abuse is:
A. Assess the scope of the problem
B. Analyze the family dynamics
C. Ensure the safety of the victim
D. Teach the victim coping skills
12. The nurse asks a client to roll up his sleeves so
she can take his blood pressure. The client replies
“If you want I can go naked for you.” The most
therapeutic response by the nurse is:
A. “You’re attractive but I’m not interested.”
B. “You wouldn’t be the first that I will see naked.”
C. “I will report you to the guard if you don’t control
yourself.”
D. “I only need access to your arm. Putting up your
sleeve is fine.”
13. The nurse knows that a crisis will usually
resolve within:
a. 1-2 weeks c. 2-4 weeks
b. 4-6 weeks d. 6-8 weeks
14. The role of the nurse during crisis intervention
is:
a. active and directive c. passive
b. counselor d. technician
15. Freud explains anxiety as:
A. Strives to gratify the needs for satisfaction and
security
B. Conflict between id and superego
C. A hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal reaction to
stress
D. A conditioned response to stressors
16. The essential foundation that must be
established early in the therapeutic relationship is:
a. Confidence b. Trust c. Insight
d. Change
17. Andy was admitted because of disturbed
thoughts. He believes that he has committed a lot
of sins. Andy is demonstrating:
a. Delusion of grandeur c. Somatic
delusion
b. Religious delusion d. Referential
delusion
18. A delusion is:
a. Psychomotor disturbance c. Thought
disturbance
b. Mood disturbance d. Perceptual
disturbance
19. The nursing goal for Andy is:
a. Arrange for a confession
b. Encourage him to pray to atone for his sins
c. Help him develop a positive self-image
d. Socialize him to a group to keep him in touch
with reality
20. Which of this client situation illustrates
horticulture therapy?
a. the therapist plays bongos, tambourine and bells
b. Tommy, Jonny, and Karen play scrabble every
night
c. Vic goes to the garden every afternoon
d. Paul sketches and paints every other day
21. Annie has morbid fear of heights. She asks the
nurse what desensitization therapy is. The accurate
information of the nurse regarding the goal of
desensitization is:
a. To help the clients work up on anxiety through
imagery
b. To provide corrective experiences through one-
on-one intensive relationship
c.

. Situation: A 30 year old male employee frequently

complains of low back pain that leads to frequent
absences from work. Consultation and tests reveal
negative results.he client has which somatoform
disorder?
A. Somatization Disorder
B. Hypochondriaisis
C. Conversion Disorder
D. Somatoform Pain Disorder

13. The following are appropriate nursing diagnosis

for the client EXCEPT:
A. Ineffective individual coping
B. Alteration in comfort, pain
C. Altered role performance
D. Impaired social interaction

14. The following statements describe somatoform

disorders:
A. Physical symptoms are explained by organic
causes
B. It is a voluntary expression of psychological
conflicts
C. Expression of conflicts through bodily symptoms
D. Management entails a specific medical
treatment

15. What would be the best response to the client’s

repeated complaints of pain:
A. “I know the feeling is real tests revealed
negative results.”
B. .“I think you’re exaggerating things a little bit.”
C. “Try to forget this feeling and have activities to
take it off your mind”
D. “So tell me more about the pain”

16. When planning school interventions for a child

with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, a guide to remember is to:
A. provide as much structure as possible for the
child
B. ignore the child’s overactivity.
C. encourage the child to engage in any play
activity to dissipate energy
D. remove the child from the classroom when
disruptive behavior occurs

17. The child with conduct disorder will likely

demonstrate:
A. Easy distractibility to external stimuli.
B. Ritualistic behaviors
C. Preference for inanimate objects.
D. Serious violations of age related norms.

18. Ritalin is the drug of choice for chidren with

ADHD. The side effects of the following may be
noted:
A. increased attention span and concentration
B. increase in appetite
C. sleepiness and lethargy
D. bradycardia and diarrhea

19. School phobia is usually treated by:

A. Returning the child to the school immediately
B. Calmly explaining why attendance in school is
necessary
C. Allowing the child to enter the school before the
other children
D. Allowing the parent to accompany the child in
the classroom

20. A 10 year old child has very limited vocabulary
and interaction skills. She has an I.Q. of 45. She is
diagnosed to have Mental retardation of this
classification:
A. Profound
B. Mild
C. Moderate
D. Severe
21. The nurse teaches the parents of a mentally
retarded child regarding her care. The following
guidelines may be taught except:
A. overprotection of the child
B. patience, routine and repetition
C. assisting the parents set realistic goals
D. giving reasonable compliments
22. The parents express apprehensions on their
ability to care for their maladaptive child. The nurse
identifies what nursing diagnosis:
A. hopelessness
B. altered parenting role
C. altered family process
D. ineffective coping
23. A 5 year old boy is diagnosed to have autistic
disorder. Which of the following manifestations may
be noted in a client with autistic disorder?
A. argumentativeness, disobedience, angry
outburst
B. intolerance to change, disturbed relatedness,
stereotypes
C. distractibility, impulsiveness and overactivity
D. aggression, truancy, stealing, lying
24. The therapeutic approach in the care of an
autistic child include the following EXCEPT:
A. Engage in diversionary activities when acting
-out
B. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance
C. Provide safety measures
D. Rearrange the environment to activate the child
25. According to Piaget a 5 year old is in what
stage of development:
A. Sensory motor stage
B. Concrete operations
C. Pre-operational
D. Formal operation
26. A 45 years old male revealed that he
experienced a marked increase in his intake of
alcohol to achieve the desired effect This indicates:
A. withdrawal
B. tolerance
C. intoxication
D. psychological dependence
27. The client admitted for alcohol detoxification
develops increased tremors, irritability,
hypertension and fever. The nurse should be alert
for impending:
A. delirium tremens
B. Korsakoff’s syndrome
C. esophageal varices
D. Wernicke’s syndrome
28. The care for the client places priority to which
of the following:
A. Monitoring his vital signs every hour
B. Providing a quiet, dim room
C. Encouraging adequate fluids and nutritious foods
D. Administering Librium as ordered
29. Another client is brought to the emergency
room by friends who state that he took something
an hour ago. He is actively hallucinating, agitated,
with irritated nasal septum.
A. Heroin
B. cocaine
C. LSD
D. marijuana
30. A client is admitted with needle tracts on his
arm, stuporous and with pin point pupil will likely
be managed with:
A. Naltrexone (Revia)
B. Narcan (Naloxone)
C. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
D. Methadone (Dolophine)
31. Situation: An old woman was brought for
evaluation due to the hospital for evaluation due to
increasing forgetfulness and limitations in daily
function.The daughter revealed that the client used
her toothbrush to comb her hair. She is
manifesting:
A. apraxia
B. aphasia
C. agnosia
D. amnesia
32. She tearfully tells the nurse “I can’t take it
when she accuses me of stealing her things.”
Which response by the nurse will be most
therapeutic?
A. ”Don’t take it personally. Your mother does not
mean it.”
B. “Have you tried discussing this with your
mother?”
C. “This must be difficult for you and your mother.”
D. “Next time ask your mother where her things
were last seen.”
33. The primary nursing intervention in working
with a client with moderate stage dementia is
ensuring that the client:
A. receives adequate nutrition and hydration
B. will reminisce to decrease isolation
C. remains in a safe and secure environment
D. independently performs self care
34. She says to the nurse who offers her breakfast,
“Oh no, I will wait for my husband. We will eat
together” The therapeutic response by the nurse is:
A. “Your husband is dead. Let me serve you your
breakfast.”
B. “I’ve told you several times that he is dead. It’s
time to eat.”
C. “You’re going to have to wait a long time.”
D. “What made you say that your husband is alive?
35. Dementia unlike delirium is characterized by:
A. slurred speech
B. insidious onset
C. clouding of consciousness
D. sensory perceptual change
36. A 17 year old gymnast is admitted to the
hospital due to weight loss and dehydration
secondary to starvation. Which of the following
nursing diagnoses will be given priority for the
client?
A. altered self-image
B. fluid volume deficit
C. altered nutrition less than body requirements
D. altered family process
37. What is the best intervention to teach the client
when she feels the need to starve?
A. Allow her to starve to relieve her anxiety
B. Do a short term exercise until the urge passes
C. Approach the nurse and talk out her feelings
D. Call her mother on the phone and tell her how
she feels
38. The client with anorexia nervosa is improving if:
A. She eats meals in the dining room.
B. Weight gain
C. She attends ward activities.
D. She has a more realistic self concept.
39. The characteristic manifestation that will
differentiate bulimia nervosa from anorexia
nervosa is that bulimic individuals
A. have episodic binge eating and purging
B. have repeated attempts to stabilize their weight
C. have peculiar food handling patterns
D. have threatened self-esteem
40. A nursing diagnosis for bulimia nervosa is
powerlessness related to feeling not in control of
eating habits. The goal for this problem is:
A. Patient will learn problem solving skills
B. Patient will have decreased symptoms of
anxiety.
C. Patient will perform self care activities daily.
D. Patient will verbalize how to set limits on others.
41. In the management of bulimic patients, the
following nursing interventions will promote a
therapeutic relationship EXCEPT:
A. Establish an atmosphere of trust
B. Discuss their eating behavior.
C. Help patients identify feelings associated with
binge-purge behavior
D. Teach patient about bulimia nervosa
42. Situation: A 35 year old male has intense fear
of riding an elevator. He claims “ As if I will die
inside.” This has affected his studies. The client is
suffering from:
A. agoraphobia
B. social phobia
C. Claustrophobia
D. xenophobia
43. Initial intervention for the client should be to:
A. Encourage to verbalize his fears as much as he
wants.
B. Assist him to find meaning to his feelings in
relation to his past.
C. Establish trust through a consistent approach.
D. Accept her fears without criticizing.
44. The nurse develops a countertransference
reaction. This is evidenced by:
A. Revealing personal information to the client
B. Focusing on the feelings of the client.
C. Confronting the client about discrepancies in
verbal or non-verbal behavior
D. The client feels angry towards the nurse who
resembles his mother.
45. Which is the desired outcome in conducting
desensitization:
A. The client verbalize his fears about the situation
B. The client will voluntarily attend group therapy in
the social hall.
C. The client will socialize with others willingly
D. The client will be able to overcome his disabling
fear.
46. Which of the following should be included in the
health teachings among clients receiving Valium:
A. Avoid taking CNS depressant like alcohol.
B. There are no restrictions in activities.
C. Limit fluid intake.
D. Any beverage like coffee may be taken
47. A 20 year old college student is admitted to the
medical ward because of sudden onset of paralysis
of both legs. Extensive examination revealed no
physical basis for the complaint.
The nurse plans intervention based on which
correct statement about conversion disorder?
A. The symptoms are conscious effort to control
anxiety
B. The client will experience high level of anxiety in
response to the paralysis.
C. The conversion symptom has symbolic meaning
to the client
D. A confrontational approach will be beneficial for
the client.
48. A CLIENT reveals that the boyfriend has been
pressuring her to engage in premarital sex. The
most therapeutic response by the nurse is:
A. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you
like.”
B. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into
sex.”
C. “It sounds like this problem is related to your
paralysis.”
D. “How do you feel about being pressured into sex
by your boyfriend?”
49. Malingering is different from somatoform
disorder because the former:
A. Has evidence of an organic basis.
B. It is a deliberate effort to handle upsetting
events
C. Gratification from the environment are obtained.
D. Stress is expressed through physical symptoms.
50. Unlike psychophysiologic disorder Linda may be
best managed with:
A. medical regimen
B. milieu therapy
C. stress management techniques
51. Which is the best indicator of success in the
long term management of the client?
A. His symptoms are replaced by indifference to his
feelings
B. He participates in diversionary activities.
C. He learns to verbalize his feelings and concerns
D. He states that his behavior is irrational.
52. A young woman is brought to the emergency
room appearing depressed. The nurse learned that
her child died a year ago due to an accident. The
initial nursing diagnosis is dysfunctional grieving.
The statement of the woman that supports this
diagnosis is:
A. “I feel envious of mothers who have toddlers”
B. “I haven’t been able to open the door and go
into my baby’s room “
C. “I watch other toddlers and think about their
play activities and I cry.”
D. “I often find myself thinking of how funny and
silly my baby was.”
53. The client said “I can’t even take care of my
baby. I’m good for nothing.” Which is the
appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A. Ineffective individual coping related to loss.
B. Impaired verbal communication related to
inadequate social skills.
C. Low esteem related to failure in role
performance
D. Impaired social interaction related to repressed
anger.
54. The following medications will likely be
prescribed for the client EXCEPT:
A. Prozac
B. Tofranil
C. Parnate
D. Zyprexa
55. Which is the highest priority in the post ECT
care?
A. Observe for confusion
B. Monitor respiratory status
C. Reorient to time, place and person
D. Document the client’s response to the treatment
56. A 27 year old writer is admitted for the second
time accompanied by his wife. He is demanding,
arrogant talked fast and hyperactive.
Initially the nurse should plan this for a manic
client:
A. set realistic limits to the client’s behavior
B. repeat verbal instructions as often as needed
C. allow the client to get out feelings to relieve
tension
D. assign a staff to be with the client at all times to
help maintain control
57. An activity appropriate for a manic client is:
A. table tennis
B. painting
C. chess
D. cleaning
58. The client is arrogant and manipulative. In
ensuring a therapeutic milieu, the nurse does one
of the following:
A. Agree on a consistent approach among the staff
assigned to the client.
B. Suggest that the client take a leading role in the
social activities
C. Provide the client with extra time for one on one
sessions
D. Allow the client to negotiate the plan of care
59. The nurse exemplifies awareness of the rights
of a client whose anger is escalating by:
A. Taking a directive role in verbalizing feelings
B. Using an authoritarian, confrontational approach
C. Putting the client in a seclusion room
D. Applying mechanical restraints
60. A client on Lithium has diarrhea and vomiting.
What should the nurse do first:
A. Recognize this as a drug interaction
B. Give the client Cogentin
C. Reassure the client that these are common side
effects of lithium therapy
D. Hold the next dose and obtain an order for a stat
serum lithium level
61. A widow age 28, whose husband died one year
ago due to AIDS, has just been told that she has
AIDS. Pamela says to the nurse, “Why me? How
could God do this to me?” This reaction is one of:
A. Depression
B. Denial
C. anger
D. bargaining
62. (Refer to 61)The nurse’s therapeutic response
is:
A. “I will refer you to a clergy who can help you
understand what is happening to you.”
B. “ It isn’t fair that an innocent like you will suffer
from AIDS.”
C. “That is a negative attitude.”
D. ”It must really be frustrating for you. How can I
best help you?”
63. One morning the nurse sees the client in a
depressed mood. The nurse asks her “What are you
thinking about?” This communication technique is:
A. focusing
B. validating
C. reflecting
D. giving broad opening
64. The client says to the nurse ” Pray for me” and
entrusts her wedding ring to the nurse. The nurse
knows that this may signal which of the following:
A. anxiety
B. suicidal ideation
C. Major depression
D. Hopelessness
65. Which of the following interventions should be
prioritized in the care of the suicidal client?
A. Remove all potentially harmful items from the
client’s room.
B. Allow the client to express feelings of
hopelessness.
C. Note the client’s capabilities to increase self
esteem.
D. Set a “no suicide” contract with the client.
66. A 14 year old male was admitted to a medical
ward due to bronchial asthma after learning that
his mother was leaving soon for U.K. to work as
nurse.
The client has which of the following developmental
focus:
A. Establishing relationship with the opposite sex
and career planning.
B. Parental and societal responsibilities.
C. Establishing ones sense of competence in
school.
D. Developing initial commitments and
collaboration in work
67. The personality type of Ryan is:
A. conforming
B. dependent
C. perfectionist
D. masochistic
68. The nurse ensures a therapeutic environment
for the client. Which of the following best describes
a therapeutic milieu?
A. A therapy that rewards adaptive behavior
B. A cognitive approach to change behavior
C. A living, learning or working environment.
D. A permissive and congenial environment
69. Included as priority of care for the client will be:
A. Encourage verbalization of concerns instead of
demonstrating them through the body
B. Divert attention to ward activities
C. Place in semi-fowlers position and render O2
inhalation as ordered
D. Help her recognize that her physical condition
has an emotional component
70. The client is concerned about his coming
discharge, manifested by being unusually sad.
Which is the most therapeutic approach by the
nurse?
A. “You are much better than when you were
admitted so there’s no reason to worry.”
B. “What would you like to do now that you’re
about to go home?”
C. “You seem to have concerns about going home.”
D. “Aren’t you glad that you’re going home soon?”
71. The most basic factor in the intervention with
clients in the area of sexuality is:
A. Knowledge about sexuality.
B. Experience in dealing with clients with sexual
problems
C. Comfort with one’s sexuality
D. Ability to communicate effectively
72. Which of the following statements is true for
gender identity disorder?
A. It is the sexual pleasure derived from inanimate
objects.
B. It is the pleasure derived from being humiliated
and made to suffer
C. It is the pleasure of shocking the victim with
exposure of the genitalia
D. It is the desire to live or involve in reactions of
the opposite sex
73. The sexual response cycle in which the sexual
interest continues to build:
A. Sexual Desire
B. Sexual arousal
C. Orgasm
D. Resolution
74. The inability to maintain the physiologic
requirements in sexual intercourse is:
A. Sexual Desire Disorder
B. Sexual Arousal Disorder
C. Orgasm Disorder
D. Sexual Pain disorder
75. The nurse asks a client to roll up his sleeves so
she can take his blood pressure. The client replies
“If you want I can go naked for you.” The most
therapeutic response by the nurse is:
A. “You’re attractive but I’m not interested.”
B. “You wouldn’t be the first that I will see naked.”
C. “I will report you to the guard if you don’t control
yourself.”
D. “I only need access to your arm. Putting up your
sleeve is fine.”.
76. A nurse observes that a client with a potential
for violence is agitated, pacing up and down the
hallway and making aggressive remarks. Which of
the following statements is most appropriate to
make to this patient?
A. What is causing you to become agitated?
B. You need to stop that behavior now.
C. You will need to be restrained if you do not
change your behavior.
D. You will need to be placed in seclusion.
77. The nurse closely observes the client who has
been displaying aggressive behavior. The nurse
observes that the client’s anger is escalating.
Which approach is least helpful for the client at this
time?
A. Acknowledge the client’s behavior
B. Maintain a safe distance from the client
C. Assist the client to an area that is quiet
D. Initiate confinement measures
78. The charge nurse of a psychiatric unit is
planning the client assignment for the day. The
most appropriate staff to be assigned to a client
with a potential for violence is which of the
following:
A. A timid nurse
B. A mature experienced nurse
C. an inexperienced nurse
D. a soft spoken nurse
79. The nurse exemplifies awareness of the rights
of a client whose anger is escalating by:
A. Taking a directive role in verbalizing feelings
B. Using an authoritarian, confrontational approach
C. Putting the client in a seclusion room
D. Applying mechanical restraints
80. The client jumps up and throws a chair out of
the window. He was restrained after his behavior
can no longer be controlled by the staff. Which of
these documentations indicates the safeguarding
of the patient’s rights?
A. There was a doctor’s order for
restraints/seclusion
B. The patient’s rights were explained to him.
C. The staff observed confidentiality
D. The staff carried out less restrictive measures
but were unsuccessful.
81. Clients with personality disorder will most
likely:
A. recover with therapeutic intervention
B. respond to antianxiety medication
C. manifest enduring patterns of inflexible
behaviors
D. Seek treatment willingly from some personally
distressing symptoms
82. A client tends to be insensitive to others,
engages in abusive behaviors and does not have a
sense of remorse. Which personality disorder is he
likely to have?
A. Narcissistic
B. Paranoid
C. Histrionic
D. Antisocial
83. The client joins a support group and frequently
preaches against abuse, is demonstrating the use
of:
A. denial
B. reaction formation
C. rationalization
D. projection
84. A teenage girl is diagnosed to have borderline
personality disorder. Which manifestations support
the diagnosis?
A. Lack of self esteem, strong dependency needs
and impulsive behavior
B. social withdrawal, inadequacy, sensitivity to
rejection and criticism
C. Suspicious, hypervigilance and coldness
D. Preoccupation with perfectionism, orderliness
and need for control
85. The plan of care for clients with borderline
personality should include:
A. Limit setting and flexibility in schedule
B. Giving medications to prevent acting out
C. Restricting her from other clients
D. Ensuring she adheres to certain restrictions
86. A 42 year old male client, is admitted in the
ward because of bizarre behaviors. He is given a
diagnosis of schizophrenia paranoid type.
The client should have achieved the developmental
task of:
A. Trust vs. mistrust
B. Industry vs. inferiority
C. Generativity vs. stagnation
D. Ego integrity vs. despair
87. Clients who are suspicious primarily use
projection for which purpose:
A. deny reality
B. to deal with feelings and thoughts that are not
acceptable
C. to show resentment towards others
D. manipulate others
88. The client says “ the NBI is out to get me.” The
nurse’s best response is:
A. “The NBI is not out to catch you.”
B. “I don’t believe that.”
C. “I don’t know anything about that. You are afraid
of being harmed.”
D. “ What made you think of that.”
89. The client on Haldol has pill rolling tremors and
muscle rigidity. He is likely manifesting:
A. tardive dyskinesia
B. Pseudoparkinsonism
C. akathisia
D. dystonia
90. The client is very hostile toward one of the staff
for no apparent reason. The client is manifesting:
A. Splitting
B. Transference
C. Countertransference
D. Resistance
91. An 18 year old female was sexually attacked
while on her way home from work. She is brought
to the hospital by her mother. Rape is an example
of which type of crisis:
A. Situational
B. Adventitious
C. Developmental
D. Internal
92. During the initial care of rape victims the
following are to be considered EXCEPT:
A. Assure privacy.
B. Touch the client to show acceptance and
empathy
C. Accompany the client in the examination room.
D. Maintain a non-judgmental approach.
93. The nurse acts as a patient advocate when she
does one of the following:
A. She encourages the client to express her feeling
regarding her experience.
B. She assesses the client for injuries.
C. She postpones the physical assessment until the
client is calm
D. Explains to the client that her reactions are
normal
94. Crisis intervention carried out to the client has
this primary goal:
A. Assist the client to express her feelings
B. Help her identify her resources
C. Support her adaptive coping skills
D. Help her return to her pre-rape level of function
95. Five months after the incident the client
complains of difficulty to concentrate, poor
appetite, inability to sleep and guilt. She is likely
suffering from:
A. Adjustment disorder
B. Somatoform Disorder
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Post traumatic disorder
96. A 29 year old client newly diagnosed with
breast cancer is pacing, with rapid speech
headache and inability to focus with what the
doctor was saying.
The nurse assesses the level of anxiety as:
A. Mild
B. Moderate
C. Severe
D. Panic
97. Anxiety is caused by:
A. an objective threat
B. a subjectively perceived threat
C. hostility turned to the self
D. masked depression
98. It would be most helpful for the nurse to deal
with a client with severe anxiety by:
A. Give specific instructions using speak in concise
statements.
B. Ask the client to identify the cause of her
anxiety.
C. Explain in detail the plan of care developed
D. Urge the client to focus on what the nurse is
saying
99. Which of the following medications will likely be
ordered for the client?”
A. Prozac
B. Valium
C. Risperdal
D. Lithium
100. Which of the following is included in the health
teachings among clients receiving Valium?:
A. Avoid foods rich in tyramine.
B. Take the medication after meals.
C. It is safe to stop it anytime after long term use.
D. Double up the dose if the client forgets her
medication.