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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because providing education about the negative impact of compulsive behaviors helps the patient understand the harmful consequences of their actions. This can motivate them to work towards reducing these behaviors. Choice A is incorrect as encouraging the patient to perform compulsive behaviors reinforces the cycle of OCD and does not address the underlying issue. Choice C is incorrect as reassuring the patient can validate their behaviors and hinder progress in treatment. Choice D is incorrect as allowing the patient to engage in compulsive behaviors does not promote recovery and may worsen the condition.
Question 2 of 5
Although his daughter has been here almost 15 years, Mr. H is a fairly new immigrant. He speaks some English and is highly educated. Although you’ve had no time to ask many questions, he is clearly of a more Eastern tradition. Which attitude would you expect him to share?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Mr. H is described as being of a more Eastern tradition, and the belief that disease is caused by fluctuations in opposing forces aligns with Eastern medical philosophies such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. This approach views illness as an imbalance of energies or elements in the body. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests a fatalistic view of disease, which is not necessarily indicative of Eastern traditions. Choice C is incorrect as it reflects a Western biomedical perspective of disease causation. Choice D is unrelated to the information provided about Mr. H's background and beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath. As the nurse assesses this patient, the nurse is using the process of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: data collection. In this scenario, the nurse is gathering information about the patient's symptoms, medical history, and current condition to form a comprehensive understanding of the situation. This process is crucial for making an accurate assessment and developing an appropriate care plan. Evaluation (choice A) involves analyzing the collected data to make judgments or decisions. Problem identification (choice C) involves recognizing issues or concerns based on the data collected. Testing a hypothesis (choice D) involves formulating and then testing possible explanations for the patient's symptoms, which typically comes after data collection. Therefore, data collection is the initial step in the assessment process.
Question 4 of 5
You are writing a care plan for a newly admitted patient. Which one of these outcome statements is written correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. It follows the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). It is specific in identifying the need to increase dietary fiber intake, measurable by patient's identification, achievable as a behavioral change, relevant to patient's care plan, and time-bound by June 5. Choices A, B, and C lack specificity, measurability, and time-bound criteria. Choice A lacks measurability and time-bound. Choice B lacks specificity, measurability, relevance, and time-bound. Choice C lacks specificity, measurability, and relevance.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: DSM-5. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals. It provides criteria for diagnosing specific psychiatric disorders based on symptoms observed in patients. By referring to the DSM-5, the nursing student can accurately identify the symptoms present in a specific psychiatric disorder and make an appropriate diagnosis. A: Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and B: Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) are not specific resources for determining symptoms in psychiatric disorders. NIC is for interventions, while NOC is for outcomes evaluation. C: NANDA-I nursing diagnoses focuses on identifying nursing problems, not specific symptoms of psychiatric disorders.