Deck 3

Question 1

When a client states that someone is trying to kill them, the nurse should do what?

Answer 1

Redirect from the client’s delusions, to the clients fears

Question 2

Promote a therapeutic relationship by using what kind of communication?

Answer 2

Use neutral and non-threatening communication. (talk to them calmly, neutrally, talk it out)

Question 3

The nurse should always do what with potentially life threatening issues?

Answer 3

Report

Question 4

Components of a relapse prevention plan

Answer 4

Ask them about hallucinations, ask them to tell you more, and always have a relapse prevention plan

Question 5

What do you say to a client’s parent that feels guilty that the client has schizophrenia?

Answer 5

”I understand what you’re saying”, “It’s not your fault” (get more information on prevention/ triggers)

Question 6

With a client who has mania you should what?

Answer 6

Always be placed in a quiet location/private room. Don’t restrain unless ordered

Question 7

Ideas of reference

Answer 7

what was present, what covered this, what contributed to this situation(schizophrenia)

Question 8

A client can be kept in a hospital for how many hours if they harm themselves or others?

Answer 8

72 hours

Question 9

When a client has severe depression you should what?

Answer 9

Spend time sitting with the client (Deescalate the client and sit there)

Question 10

Associative looseness

Answer 10

their ideas do not connect, (gargle) language all over the place (schizophrenia)

Question 11

Adverse effect of risperidone

Answer 11

Weight gain

Question 12

Active negativism

Answer 12

do the opposite of what they’re told

Question 13

Always encourage further dialogue. T/F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Neologism

Answer 14

Use of fictitious words that have meaning only to the client. Words that are not true, or made up

Question 15

Thioridazine can cause what?

Answer 15

Agranulocytosis

Question 16

Agranulocytosis

Answer 16

Infection-sores in mouth, throat and tired

Question 17

Schizophrenia

Answer 17

A syndrome characterized by a group of psychotic behaviors. Speech disturbances include neologism. Disturbances include echolalia, clang association and word salad.

Question 18

Alprazolam is used to treat

Answer 18

Anxiety

Question 19

With clients who have a history of anger and aggression you always want to

Answer 19

deescalate the situation, recognize when client is having these feelings

Question 20

Always demonstrate caring and concern with a client who is

Answer 20

Depressed-(attempt to be empathetic,listen to client/talk), (rest and diet are also important)

Question 21

Always give simple information slowly and directly when a client comes in with what?

Answer 21

Depression

Question 22

With a client who is depressed what would be considered an appropriate intervention?

Answer 22

Activity and rest

Question 23

Give the client time to communicate when they are…

Answer 23

Depressed

Question 24

Always take take statements in regards to suicide seriously. T/F

Answer 24

True

Question 25

With a client who has depression and appears cheerful and relaxed you want to always what?

Answer 25

Observe the clients behavior

Question 26

A side effect of ECT is?

Answer 26

Memory loss