RECENT 2023 MENTAL HEALTH BEST EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What are hallucinations? - Answer Experiences that are real to the patient but are not
... [Show More] actually real.,
What should you do for a patient that is having hallucinations? - Answer Make sure theyhave everything they need (Glasses,
hearing aid etc), keep lights on in room, do not place large clocks or calendars on the walls.
What type of med would a dr. give a cognitive impaired elderly client who pulled out all of her tubes? - Answer Atypical
antipsychotic
How long til we see complications with patients withdrawing from alcohol? - Answer 24to 48 hours.
When giving narcan, what should you monitor closely? - Answer VS, at least every 15min. Stay with patient!
What would you give a patient with a heroin overdose? What would we expect toimprove? - Answer Narcan. HR and Resp
OD heroin patient receives narcan, 1 hr. later present with abd cramps, goose bumps.What is going on? - Answer Symptom of
narcotic absence. "withdrawal"
What should the nurse do for a sexual assault victim? - Answer Make sure counseling isavailable for them, set up an
appointment
Who is at the highest risk for physically abusing a nurse? - Answer A patient withdementia or a delusional patient
What type of meds do ADHD patients receive? - Answer CNS stimulant
Early signs of autism in kids? - Answer Isolation, not loving towards people, nonverbal,doesn't like to be touched, difficult
relationship with parents
Can restraints be PRN? - Answer NO!! Must clarify with doctor.
What is lorazepam (Ativan) used for? - Answer Anxiety disorder or preop sedation.
Side effects of lorazepam (Ativan) - Answer Drowsiness, respiratory depression,dizziness, lethargy, physical
dependence
Contraindications of lorazepam (Ativan) - Answer Angle closure glaucoma, hx of drugdependence, pre-existing CNS
depression, severe hypotension, and sleep apnea
Lithium therapeutic range - Answer 0.5-1.5
Levels of maslow hierarchy of needs? - Answer Physiological needs, safety, love &belonging, self-esteem, selfactualization.
Rights of voluntary and involuntary admission patients to mental health? - Answer Havethe right to refuse meds, refuse
treatments, and the right to informed consent.
What vitamin isn't absorbed when taking an MAOI? - Answer Tyramine
Characteristic of patient with body dysmorphic disorder? - Answer Preoccupied with animage of a defective body part
resulting in obsessional thinking and compulsive behavior, such as mirror checking and camouflaging.
Theraputic Communication Technique (TCT) Silence: - Answer using silence allows formeaningful relfection
(TCT) accepting: - Answer conveys an attitude of reception and regard [Show Less]