Shawn's Selection * shefs kiss lol* Flashcards
6/10 is TNPR!!
[MOOD] Julie is a 47-year-old woman who experiences major depressive disorder. Julie was
absent from work as she was hospitalised for one week due to her recent relapse.
When Julie returned to work, she told her colleagues she had a chest infection. What
is the MOST likely reason for Julie to lie about her admission?
A. To avoid eliciting sympathy from her colleagues.
B. This shows that she is still in a relapse stage.
C. Due to workplace policy stipulating the firing of a person with mental illness.
D. Fear of rejection, isolation and discrimination due to a diagnosis of mental
illness.
D
[TNPR] A senior nurse teaches nursing students “Therapeutic Use of Self”. Which of the
following statements should be included in the teaching session?
A. A nurse’s ability to understand the client’s feelings and communicate the
understanding.
B. Positive regard, non-judgemental attitude towards clients, and self-disclosure.
C. The first quadrant of Johari’s window should be expanded to enhance self-awareness.
D. A nurse’s ability to use her/his own experiences to shape the caring behaviour
for clients.
C
[MSE] When choosing a location to conduct a mental status examination, which of the following
factors should the nurse prioritise?
A. The client’s right to privacy.
B. The amount of light in a given location.
C. The number of distractors in a given location.
D. The client’s right to a stress-free environment.
A
[Schizophrenia] A client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia says, “I don’t know why the government
is against me. They sent agents to follow me around. I’m going to Takashimaya in a jiff. Well, there’s the neighbour’s dog barking again. Did you realise there are three weeks left to reach Christmas? Man, it’s hot in here. There’s a sale at Takashimaya
now. Which term BEST describes the client’s cognitive problem?
A. Tangentiality
B. Flight of ideas
C. Circumstantiality
D. Loosening of association
D
[Schizophrenia] Which one of the following is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia?
A. Hallucinations
B. Loss of volition
C. Loss of appetite
D. Loss of motivation
A
[TNPR/MOOD] A client being discharged appears angry with the nurse when the nurse attempts to
review discharge instructions with the client. The nurse can best assist the client in
this relationship stage with which response?
A. “We have to review these instructions before you can go. Please try to listen.”
B. “Would you rather not be discharged today?”
C. “I see that you are angry this morning. Tell me how you feel about being
discharged today.”
D. “You should be able to regulate your feelings better now. Why are you angry?”
C
[SUICIDE] During a regular home health visit to an elderly client, the nurse observes that the client has feelings of hopelessness and despair. The client says, “I’m old, and my life has no purpose. But promise me you won’t tell anyone.” How should the nurse
respond?
A. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone else.”
B. “I’m sorry, but I can’t keep that secret.”
C. “Let’s talk about something to cheer you up.”
D. “What can we do to help you feel better?
B
[TNPR] During the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, which action by the nurse
would best help the client explore problems?
A. Comparing past and present coping strategies
B. Encouraging the client to clarify feelings and behaviour
C. Identifying possible solutions for the client’s problems
D. Referring the client to a self-help group
B
[TNPR] During the assessment, the nurse asks the client to describe the client’s problems.
The purpose of this question is to obtain information on the client:
A. admitting diagnosis
B. communication skills
C. perception of the problem
D. personal needs
C
[TNPR] A client states, “I am dead. I have come back from the dead.” What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?
A. “What is it like to feel dead?”
B. “No, you didn’t. People don’t come back from the dead.”
C. “Show me what you did in art therapy this morning.”
D. “I’ll get your medicine and you’ll feel better.”
C
