PSYCH Exam 1

Which is one of the most common nursing diagnoses for clients experiencing intense anger and aggression?

Which of the following is an example of a developmental crisis?

The nurse leader of a group observes a group member attempting to stimulate the group to action. Which member is this?

The nurse states "I know this must be frightening for you" to a pt who is angry. Which commun. technique is being used?

A crisis is NOT a time-limited event

Which statement is true about grief & bereavement?

A nurse is working with a pt who is learning to cope with anxiety & stress. What outcome is expected for the pt?

When a pt is experiencing panic, which is the priority intervention?

A pt states that they have nothing to live for & wish they were dead. What nursing intervention is priority?

The pt has been defensive when talking w/ the nurse today. Which can be a positive outcome of using defense mechanisms?

Stress - transactional process arose from real/perceived intern/extern demands that're appraised as a threat or benign

While conducting an interview with a patient with Type A personality. The patient ...

Which client is LEAST likely to commit suicide

Which of the following are considered to be risk factors for suicide? (Fake SATA)

Which group member consistently asks for information to be clarified and explained further?

Suicides occur more frequently on the holidays

A nurse is working with a pt who has frequent angry outbursts. Which statement is most therapeutic for this pt?

A nurse explains to a pt dealing with severe stress that they are adapting. Which of the following describes adaptation?

A nurse is explaning what uncomplicted grief is to a nursing student. Which statement would the instructor say?

When speaking with a pt who is aggressive, which should the nurse do first when developing a relationship w/ the pt?

A group is trying to handle issues r/t dominance, control, & power w/in the group. What stage of group dev are they in?

When responding to ppl in a disaster, which of the following statements would be the priority intervention?

Which of the following would be descibed as the final stage of "General Adaptation Syndrome"?

Further education is required when a nurse makes which statement--regarding how to care for a pt during a panic attack?

Parasuicide is defined as ...

A client is seeking counseling after recently losing their job. What question would be most appropriate to use?

Most people who are suicidal give many cues & warnings of their intent

Which of the following reflects a patient with a Type D personality?

A pt is currently experiencing a panic attack. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Most people who commit suicide are fully intent on dying

A pt comes into a clinic w/ HA, fatigue & "down feeling. When interviewing the pt what statements indicate SI risk?

What is the BIGGEST risk factor for suicide?

Which condition would most likely keep a patient from leaving their home?

While conducting an interview a pt expresses feeling gulit & shame. What emotional response is this?

The pt with a hx of explosive outbursts becomes angry & states, "I am really getting mad." The nurse sees this as what?

A nurse cares for a 30 yr YT male whose wife recently died. The pt was dx w/ clinical depression. What's the interv?

Violent behavior is influenced by possession of which attribute?

Which factors on a mental health unit would increase the risk of violence?