Ap Psychology Quiz
1. Which of the following medications would the nurse in-charge expect the doctor to order to reverse a dystonic reaction?
a. Procholorperazine (Compazine)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
d. Midazolam (Versed)
2. After completing chemical detoxification and a 12-step program to treat crack addiction, a male patient is being prepared for discharge. Which remark by the patient indicates a realistic view of the future?
a. “I’m never going to use crack again.”
b. “I know what I have to do. I have to limit my crack use.”
c. “I’m going to take 1 day at a time. I’m not making any promises.”
d. “I can’t touch crack again, but I sure could use a drink. I’ve earned it.”
3. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of “impaired verbal communication” for a male patient with schizotypal personality disorder. Based on this nursing diagnosis, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
a. Helping the patient to …show more content…
Answer B. By establishing a one-to-one relationship, the nurse helps the patient learn how to interact with other people in new situations. The other options are appropriate but should take place only after the nurse-patient relationship is established.
4. Answer D. A compulsion is a repetitive act or impulse helps a person to reduce anxiety unconsciously. An obsessive-compulsive patient does not want to call attention to self and cannot control thoughts. This patient’s priority is to reduce anxiety, not maintain the safety of the home.
5. Answer A. By acknowledging how the patient feels, this response encourages further expression of thoughts and feelings. Minimizing feelings or offering empty reassurances is not therapeutic or helpful. Deep breathing or preoperative medication would be appropriate only after the patient’s fears have been expressed and dealt with.
6. Answer D. Although most phenothiazine produce some effects within minutes to hours, their antipsychotic effects may take several weeks to
a. Procholorperazine (Compazine)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
d. Midazolam (Versed)
2. After completing chemical detoxification and a 12-step program to treat crack addiction, a male patient is being prepared for discharge. Which remark by the patient indicates a realistic view of the future?
a. “I’m never going to use crack again.”
b. “I know what I have to do. I have to limit my crack use.”
c. “I’m going to take 1 day at a time. I’m not making any promises.”
d. “I can’t touch crack again, but I sure could use a drink. I’ve earned it.”
3. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of “impaired verbal communication” for a male patient with schizotypal personality disorder. Based on this nursing diagnosis, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
a. Helping the patient to …show more content…
Answer B. By establishing a one-to-one relationship, the nurse helps the patient learn how to interact with other people in new situations. The other options are appropriate but should take place only after the nurse-patient relationship is established.
4. Answer D. A compulsion is a repetitive act or impulse helps a person to reduce anxiety unconsciously. An obsessive-compulsive patient does not want to call attention to self and cannot control thoughts. This patient’s priority is to reduce anxiety, not maintain the safety of the home.
5. Answer A. By acknowledging how the patient feels, this response encourages further expression of thoughts and feelings. Minimizing feelings or offering empty reassurances is not therapeutic or helpful. Deep breathing or preoperative medication would be appropriate only after the patient’s fears have been expressed and dealt with.
6. Answer D. Although most phenothiazine produce some effects within minutes to hours, their antipsychotic effects may take several weeks to