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PICO Question Psychiatric Emergency Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A staff nurse asks a hospice nurse, 'Who should be referred for hospice care?' Select the best response.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why answer B is correct: 1. Hospice care is for patients in the end stage of any disease, not limited to cancer. 2. Hospice focuses on providing comfort and support for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. 3. End-stage patients from various diseases can benefit from hospice services. 4. Answer B aligns with the core principle of hospice care, which is to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients. Summary: - Choice A is incorrect as hospice is not exclusive to cancer patients. - Choice C is incorrect as hospice is not specifically for end-stage renal disease. - Choice D is incorrect as hospice eligibility is not based on paralysis from neurological diseases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at the well child clinic realizes that many parents have misconceptions about effective ways of disciplining their children. The nurse decides to form a group to address this problem. What should be the focus of the group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Health education. The focus of the group should be on educating parents about effective ways of disciplining their children, which falls under the realm of health education. This approach aims to provide parents with knowledge and skills to promote the well-being of their children. Support (A) may be important but is not the primary focus here. Socialization (B) is about teaching children how to interact with others, not disciplining them. Symptom management (D) is more relevant in a healthcare setting for addressing medical conditions, not disciplining strategies. Therefore, C is the most appropriate choice for addressing the issue of misconceptions about disciplining children.
Question 3 of 5
An older male patient has suffered with episodic pruritus and skin eruptions for over 2 years. This patient tells the nurse, “When my skin gets better for a few days, I start worrying that it's going to start itching again soon. I think my worry may actually trigger the problems to start all over again.†Which self-help technique should the nurse consider suggesting for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Meditation. Meditation can help the patient manage stress and anxiety, which are known triggers for pruritus and skin eruptions. By practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques, the patient can reduce the psychological impact of worrying about their condition, leading to potential improvement in their symptoms. Incorrect Choices: A: Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and may not directly address the patient's psychological stress. C: Purification is a vague term and does not offer a specific technique to help the patient manage their worry and stress. D: Acupuncture may have benefits for certain conditions, but it may not specifically address the patient's psychological concerns related to their skin issues.
Question 4 of 5
Which CAM method is associated with using allergy injections of small amounts of an allergen in solution?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Homeopathy. Homeopathy involves using small doses of a substance that would cause symptoms in larger amounts to treat those same symptoms. In this case, using small amounts of an allergen in solution is a homeopathic approach to desensitize the body to the allergen. Naturopathy focuses on natural remedies, chiropractic on spinal manipulation, and Shiatsu on Japanese bodywork therapy, none of which involve allergy injections.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian. The patient will report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: undisturbed sleep throughout the night. Valerian is commonly used as an herbal remedy for insomnia and sleep disorders. The desired outcome for a patient using valerian is to achieve improved sleep quality, characterized by uninterrupted and restful sleep throughout the night. This is because valerian has sedative properties that help promote relaxation and induce sleep. Option A is not specific to the intended use of valerian, which is primarily for sleep-related issues. Option C is not directly related to the primary purpose of valerian. Option D, early morning waking without an alarm clock, does not necessarily indicate improved sleep quality and may not be a realistic expectation for all patients. Therefore, option B is the best desired outcome for a patient using valerian to address sleep disturbances.