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Submitted by Afaq, Anam (aafaq9710) on 7/29/2013 3:45:06 PM

Points Awarded 78.00
Points Missed 22.00
Percentage 78.0%

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1.
An IM injection was administered to a client who physically assaulted a staff member. This is considered which level of therapeutic intervention?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Points Earned: 2.0/2.0
Correct Answer(s): C

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In approaching a client who is speaking in a loud voice with clenched fists, the nurse should remember that:
A) Clients who verbalize their anger will not act out.
B) The staff should be made aware of the situation as the nurse intervenes.
C) There needs to be several staff members present if the client is psychotic.
D) Verbally aggressive clients will calm down on their own if they are left alone.
Points Earned: 2.0/2.0
Correct Answer(s): B

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3.
One of the major disadvantages of benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety is that these medications:
A) Take 4 to 6 weeks before onset of action occurs
B) Cause dependency with long-term use
C) Often cause serious side effects
D) Are new to the market with little research
Points Earned: 2.0/2.0
Correct Answer(s): B

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