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Behavioral Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers medications to a culturally diverse group of patients on a psychiatric unit. What expectation should the nurse have about pharmacokinetics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cytochrome enzyme systems, which vary among different cultural groups, influence the rate of metabolism of psychoactive drugs. Renal function influences elimination of psychotropic medication; hepatic function influences metabolism rates. Information about medication is important but does not apply to pharmacokinetics.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse openly admits to not being able to relate to a patient's experience. According to Munhall, this will most likely have what influence on the therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Munhall added another pattern of knowing called unknowing: For the nurse to admit she or he does not know the client or the client's subjective world opens the way for a truly authentic encounter. The nurse in a state of unknowing is open to seeing and hearing the client's views without imposing any of his or her values or viewpoints.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements correctly depict the problem of feeling sympathy toward the client? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sympathy can lead to over-involvement, where the nurse tries to please the client, making manipulation easier (B). This stifles the client’s ability to explore issues (C), hinders personal growth (D), and fosters dependency (E). Choice A, while possible, isn’t a direct outcome of sympathy’s impact on the therapeutic relationship as described, so it’s not selected.
Question 4 of 5
The patient expresses frustration that the doctor does not spend enough time with the patient when making rounds. The nurse replies, 'The doctors are very busy. What can I help you with?' The nurse incorporated which nontherapeutic technique in this response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is sitting with a patient who is crying. After a few minutes the nurse places one hand on the patient's shoulder. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the nurse's touch with this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.