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Multiple Choice Questions on Psychiatric Emergencies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notes that a client is extremely withdrawn, delusional, and emotionally exhausted. The nurse assesses the client's anxiety as which level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Panic anxiety. This level of anxiety is characterized by extreme withdrawal, delusions, and emotional exhaustion, which align with the client's symptoms. Panic anxiety is the highest level of anxiety, causing overwhelming feelings of fear and loss of control. The client's severe symptoms indicate an intense level of anxiety beyond what is typically seen in mild, moderate, or severe anxiety levels. Mild anxiety (choice A) is characterized by slight discomfort, moderate anxiety (choice B) involves increased tension and focus on a specific concern, and severe anxiety (choice C) includes an inability to think clearly and physical symptoms like sweating and trembling. Panic anxiety is the most appropriate choice due to the severity of the client's symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which client action would demonstrate the highest achievement in terms of mental health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-fulfillment and realizing full potential are at the top of the hierarchy, representing the highest level of mental health achievement. This is known as self-actualization. It signifies personal growth, creativity, and a sense of purpose beyond fulfilling basic needs. Choices A and D are important for mental health but fall below self-actualization in the hierarchy. Choice B, achieving self-confidence, is a step below self-actualization as it pertains to esteem needs. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as it aligns with the pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy, indicating the highest level of mental health achievement.
Question 3 of 5
A 27-year-old woman presents with hypersomnia (sleeps approximately 15 hours per day) and hyperphagia (has gained 6 kg). She is feeling discouraged and disinterested and reports a lack of energy. She has recently been thinking about death. Although she felt able to 'conquer the world' 2 months ago, she now feels lost and confused. Previously, she had 2 jobs and was training for a marathon. She was convinced she would make it to the Olympics, given that she required only 4 hours of sleep to recuperate. What agent would MOST likely stabilize her current condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following states is MOST closely related to catatonic excitement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which change in the brain's biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.