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PICO Question Psychiatric Emergency Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the treatment for damages from inhalants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the treatment for damages from inhalants involves supporting affected systems and providing vitamin B12 and folate. Vitamin B12 and folate help repair nerve damage caused by inhalant abuse. Administering antipsychotics and antidepressants (choice B) is not the appropriate treatment for inhalant damages as they do not address the specific physiological effects of inhalants. Choice C is incorrect as it combines two incorrect treatments. Choice D is incorrect as treatment is necessary for inhalant damages.
Question 2 of 5
What is the nursing assessment priority for patients in crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because assessing for suicidal or homicidal thoughts or plans (option A) is crucial to ensure patient safety in a crisis. Additionally, assessing the patient's perception of the event, available supports, and coping skills (option B) is essential to understand the patient's mental state and provide appropriate interventions. Combining both assessments (options A and B) allows nurses to comprehensively address the patient's immediate safety and mental health needs during a crisis. Option D is incorrect as both assessments are vital in crisis situations.
Question 3 of 5
What are interventions for people who are grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because interventions for grieving individuals should encompass a comprehensive approach. A includes using methods to facilitate the grieving process, which can involve therapy or support groups. B encourages the importance of social support in the form of family and friends. C highlights the significance of addressing spiritual needs if required. By choosing all of the above (D), it ensures a holistic and tailored approach to supporting individuals through the grieving process, addressing emotional, social, and spiritual aspects effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A female adolescent client says to the nurse, 'Hey you stupid blonde, what are you looking at?' Which of the following responses would be inappropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because responding with aggression or a threat ("Don't you ever talk to me like that again") escalates the situation. The nurse should remain calm and professional. A: Asking for clarification is appropriate. B: Expressing lack of understanding is acceptable. C: Setting boundaries and addressing inappropriate behavior is important. Therefore, D is incorrect as it does not de-escalate the situation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with factitious disorder imposed on another. Which of the following statements by the client would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it reflects the typical behavior of someone with factitious disorder imposed on another, where they intentionally cause illness or injury to another person to gain attention or sympathy. This statement indicates a sense of control and manipulation over the situation, blaming others for the behavior. A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the characteristics of factitious disorder imposed on another. Choice A reflects genuine concern for the son's health. Choice B indicates a general feeling of helplessness and not intentionally causing harm to others. Choice D focuses on personal relationships rather than on causing harm to others for attention.