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Behavioral Theory of Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse would identify which part of the nervous system as playing a major role during a stressful situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sympathetic nervous system. During a stressful situation, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, leading to the body's "fight or flight" response. This response includes increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and heightened alertness, preparing the body to respond to the stressor. The other choices, A (Peripheral nervous system) and B (Somatic nervous system), are not specifically involved in the stress response. Choice D (Parasympathetic nervous system) is responsible for the body's rest and digest functions, which are not activated during a stressful situation.
Question 2 of 5
During an intake assessment, a nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds, I'm here for my heart, not my head problems. Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: Answer C is correct because it explains the relevance of psychosocial questions to the client's medical condition. It validates the client's concerns by linking psychological factors, such as stress, to physical health. This response emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being, fostering client understanding and cooperation. Summary of Other Choices: - A: This response dismisses the client's concerns and does not address the importance of psychosocial factors in health. - B: This response does not provide information on the connection between psychological factors and physical health, which may not address the client's resistance. - D: This response disregards the significance of psychosocial questions in the assessment and may hinder the client's overall understanding of their health.
Question 3 of 5
The OR team performs distinct roles for one surgical procedure to be accomplished within a prescribed time frame and deliver a standard patient outcome. While the surgeon performs the surgical procedure, who monitors the status of the client like urine output, blood loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Anesthesiologist. The anesthesiologist is responsible for monitoring the client's status during surgery, including vital signs, fluid balance, and blood loss. They ensure the patient's safety and well-being throughout the procedure. A: The scrub nurse assists the surgeon by handing instruments and maintaining a sterile field. B: The surgeon performs the surgical procedure but is not responsible for monitoring the client's status. D: The circulating nurse manages the overall operating room environment and assists with equipment, supplies, and documentation, but not specifically monitoring the client's status.
Question 4 of 5
The patient's medical record can work as a double edged sword. When can the medical record become the doctor's/nurse's worst enemy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because an inaccurate, incomplete, and inadequate medical record can lead to errors in patient care, misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, and legal consequences. Inaccurate information can harm the patient and jeopardize the healthcare provider's credibility. An incomplete record may result in crucial details being missed, impacting decision-making. An inadequate record fails to provide a comprehensive picture of the patient's health history, leading to suboptimal care. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because a voluminous record, subpoenaed record, or missing record can be managed or addressed without directly causing harm to the patient or healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
Some lifetime habits and hobbies affect postoperative respiratory function. If your client smokes 3 packs of cigarettes a day for the past 10 years, you will anticipate increased risk for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: postoperative respiratory function. Smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day for 10 years can lead to respiratory issues such as decreased lung function, increased risk of respiratory infections, and impaired wound healing due to reduced oxygen levels in the blood. This will negatively impact postoperative respiratory function, making it harder for the client to recover and potentially leading to complications like pneumonia. A: Perioperative anxiety and stress are not directly related to smoking habits but can be influenced by various factors such as fear of surgery or anesthesia. B: Delayed coagulation time is more related to factors like medication use or underlying medical conditions affecting blood clotting, not smoking habit. C: Delayed wound healing can be affected by smoking due to reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery, but it is not the primary concern in this scenario compared to postoperative respiratory function.