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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is leading a critical incident stress debriefing with a group of staff members following a mass trauma incident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ensuring confidentiality fosters trust, encouraging open sharing. Traumatic memories (
A) and involvement (
B) discussions risk retraumatization, and stress exercises (
D) are less immediate.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as acting in the role of monopolizer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The adolescent daughter dominating the discussion is a monopolizer, controlling conversation flow. Intervening (
A), withholding (
C), and hostility (
D) don’t involve monopolizing.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a new client who tells the nurse, 'My life is so stressful. I can't take it anymore.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking about self-harm screens for suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety. Past coping (
A), stressors (
C), and experiences (
D) are secondary to immediate risk assessment.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Group activities alleviate isolation and promote belonging, improving mood. Bright light at night (
B) disrupts sleep, discouraging anger (
C) suppresses emotions, and physical activity (
D) depends on client condition, making it less immediate.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is restless and constantly mutters to himself. Which of the following findings should lead the nurse to suspect delirium?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sudden onset of symptoms is characteristic of delirium, distinguishing it from gradual conditions. Flat affect (
A), object recognition issues (
C), and slow speech (
D) are less specific.

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