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Synopsis of Psychiatry Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The community health nurse is visiting a patient diagnosed with dysfunctional grieving since the death of his wife and child over a year ago. Which actions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the risk of self-directed violence is the priority when dealing with a patient diagnosed with dysfunctional grieving. Individuals experiencing complicated grief may be at an increased risk for self-harm or suicidal ideation. By assessing the risk of self-directed violence first, the nurse can ensure the patient's safety and provide appropriate interventions if necessary. Once the risk is assessed and managed, the nurse can then proceed with other interventions such as promoting interaction with others and facilitating the expression of feelings related to the loss.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is in a smoking cessation program that encourages self-control therapy interventions. Which intervention would the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which strategy will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 6-year-old child for whom operant conditioning has been recommended?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which older adult patient’s medical conditions support the hypothesis upon which the immunologic theory of aging is based?
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days." At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. What is the nurse’s next action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.