questions 2

Question 1

patient with DUI (red flag)

Answer 1

generally has an alcohol problem

Question 2

know stages of change (when getting help for substance use)

Answer 2

-precontemplation
-contemplation
-action

Question 3

signs a patient is experiencing violence at home

Answer 3

-vague reasons
-fractures

Question 4

dementia, what causes sun-down syndrome?

Question 5

true or false: family violence doesn’t discriminate

Question 6

how to help a patient dealing with guilt

Question 7

criteria of a person capable of consenting to treatment

Answer 7

-insight is NOT one of them
-understand treatment proposed
-understand risks/consequences

Question 8

principles of trauma informed care

Question 9

long term goals for major depressive disorder

Question 10

suicide risk assessment and prevention

Answer 10

-it’s ok to ask a pt directly if they have thoughts of suicide

Question 11

4 symptoms of clusters of PTSD

Question 12

know what to do if pt has an abusive partner and doesn’t want to leave (domestic violence, can’t express judgment)

Question 13

criteria for issuing a CTO

Answer 13

-person agrees to it

Question 14

if pt doesn’t show up for long-acting injections

Answer 14

placed on form one

Question 15

know maudsley approach

Question 16

what is harm reduction (abstinent from substance {AA}

Question 17

pt tells nurse psychotropic meds are dangerous and refuses med

Answer 17

-ask about previous issues of medication

Question 18

pt with delusional comments, how to respons

Answer 18

-empathize, validate
-but say don’t believe it

Question 19

pt with manic phase, must establish

Answer 19

-realistic limits

Question 20

what to monitor when a person is administered nalaxone

Question 21

pt with major depressive disorder, blanket over head, doesnt want to speak

Answer 21

-sit in silence
-busy: go in frequently

Question 22

dependence liability

Question 23

who is most likely to engage in elder abuse, what their relationship is to the victim

Question 24

what is neglect in relation to elder abuse

Question 25

which individuals are at high risk for suicide

Answer 25

history of depression

Question 26

purpose of CTO

Question 27

an activity most appropriate for early stage of hospital admission for pt with depression

Answer 27

-project involving drawing

Question 28

sitting with elderly depressed pt, low communication, admitted fro a week, “do you think they’ll ever let me out of here”, your best response:

Answer 28

you have feelings you might now leave?