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Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a patient who has multiple health problems and related medical diagnoses, nurses can best perform nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions by developing a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: nursing care plan. A nursing care plan is a systematic approach that outlines the patient's health problems, nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions, and evaluation methods. Nurses can best perform nursing diagnoses and interventions by developing a nursing care plan because it provides a structured framework for organizing and prioritizing patient care. Critical pathways (A) are specific timelines for care delivery, not comprehensive plans. Concept maps (C) are visual tools used for organizing information but may not provide detailed interventions. Diagnostic labels (D) are part of nursing diagnoses but do not encompass the comprehensive plan of care.
Question 2 of 5
As work through Mrs. M’s assessment, you evaluate her possible level of resilience. Which other characteristic would you expect her to have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Optimism. Rationale: 1. Resilience refers to one's ability to bounce back from adversity. 2. Optimism is closely linked to resilience as it involves having a positive outlook and belief in one's ability to overcome challenges. 3. Optimistic individuals are more likely to cope effectively with stress and setbacks. 4. Therefore, evaluating Mrs. M's resilience would involve looking for signs of optimism in her attitude and behavior. Summary: - Choice B: Patriotism is unrelated to resilience and not a characteristic that directly indicates one's ability to cope with adversity. - Choice C: Aggressiveness may not necessarily contribute to resilience and can sometimes hinder effective coping strategies. - Choice D: Depressed affect is a sign of low resilience rather than a characteristic expected in someone with high resilience.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who graduated at the top of his class but now obsesses about being incompetent in his new job. The nurse recognizes that this patient may benefit from the following type of psychotherapy:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is effective for addressing distorted thought patterns and behaviors, which are characteristic of the patient's feelings of incompetence. Firstly, CBT helps the patient identify and challenge negative beliefs about their abilities. Secondly, it teaches them to replace these thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. Thirdly, CBT incorporates behavioral techniques to help the patient practice new, healthier behaviors. In contrast, A: Interpersonal therapy focuses on improving relationships, B: Operant conditioning involves modifying behavior through reinforcement, and C: Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors without addressing underlying thought patterns. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice for addressing the patient's cognitive distortions and behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are terms that relate to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: cognitive-behavioral therapy. Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are key concepts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs to change behaviors and emotions. Schemata are core beliefs about oneself and the world, automatic thoughts are quick, unconscious thoughts that influence emotions, and cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns. These concepts are central to the cognitive restructuring process in CBT. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically address the cognitive processes and techniques used in CBT. Rational-emotive behavioral therapy (Choice A) focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs, but it does not emphasize cognitive restructuring to the same extent as CBT. Operant conditioning theory (Choice C) focuses on behavior modification through reinforcement and punishment, while biofeedback (Choice D) is a technique used to help individuals learn to control physiological processes through feedback.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent female is readmitted for inpatient care after a suicide attempt. What is the most important nursing intervention to accomplish upon admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Checking the patient's belongings for dangerous items. This is important to ensure the safety of the patient and others. By removing any potential harmful items, the risk of another suicide attempt or harm to others can be minimized. This intervention takes priority over the other options as safety is the immediate concern. A: Allowing the patient to return to her previous room may not address the safety issue and could potentially put the patient at risk. B: Orienting the patient to the unit is important but ensuring safety should come first. C: Building trust through therapeutic communication is crucial in the long term, but immediate safety should be the priority.