NUR 180 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse
Final Exam
Question:
How will therapeutic massage and biofeedback help a patient?
Answer:
By helping the patient learn to manage stress
Question:
What level prevention is it when teaching people emergency stress stoppers and daily relaxation?
Answer:
Primary (to reduce the probability)
Question:
What is the goal of screening postpartum mothers for depression?
Answer:
Early identification and prompt intervention 1 / 3
Question:
Patient has received several doses of Haldol (Haloperidol). A couple of hours later, they have a stiffly fixed position, lower jaw is thrusted forward and they are drooling. What would you want to give this patient?
Answer:
You are going to administer diphenhydramine via IM
Question:
How do you respond to someone who says "the voices are telling me to do things". How would the nurse respond?
Answer:
What are the voices telling you to do?
Question:
You have a patient reporting muscle stiffness, diaphoretic, drooling, and having difficulty swallowing. What action would you take?
Answer:
Immediately notify the healthcare provider.
Question:
What S&S would you look for in a patient being prescribes Haldol?
Answer:
Sedation and muscle stiffness 2 / 3
Question:
You have a patient that doesn't like to take the Haloperidol every day. What medication would you
Answer:
Requesting an order for Haloperidol Decanoate IM
Question:
What would you do for a patient prescribed fluphenazine. Experiencing shuffling, propulsive gait, mask-like face, and drooling. What would you give them?
Answer:
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Question:
What action would you take with a patient that prefers to sit alone and often appears to be listening and responding to hallucinations?
Answer:
Sit down and play a game of cards with the patient
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