PN 3 Exam 8 Review (120 Questions and Answers) | Verified Answers

PN 3 Exam 8 Review (120 Questions and Answers) | Verified Answers

The nurse observes a coworker who is always behind because he checks and rechecks the accuracy of his medication dosages. Even after being reassured his dosages are correct, he checks them again. The nurse suspects her coworker suffers from which disorder?

a. Perfectionism

b. Phobic disorder

c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

d. General anxiety disorder [Correct Ans:- C

The nurse is helping a patient get dressed to go to her dialysis treatment. The patient bursts

into tears and says, "I can't go! I can't stand another day in that awful place. I will die if I

have to go!" Which intervention is best?

a. Stop the dressing process and calmly ask the patient talk about her feelings.

b. Continue to dress the patient and reassure her that she will feel better after her

treatment.

c. Stop the dressing process and remind the patient that missing a treatment can make

her very sick.

d. Continue dressing the patient and remind her that she must stay on task in order to

be on time [Correct Ans:- A

The night nurse finds a patient who broke both legs in a car accident 2 weeks ago awake and crying at 2:00 AM. When the nurse asks if she wants a sedative to sleep, the patient confesses that she relives the accident in her dreams and is fearful to go to sleep. The nurse recognizes that this scenario is consistent with what disorder?

a. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

b. Phobic disorder

c. obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

d. Panic level of anxiety disorde [Correct Ans:- A

The nurse explains that anxiety disorders differ from normal anxiety. Which statement accurately describes anxiety disorders?

a. Anxiety disorders develop into suicidal tendencies.

b. Anxiety disorders are seldom controlled.

c. Anxiety disorders interfere with effective functioning.

d. Anxiety disorders make maintenance of relationships impossible [Correct Ans:- C

The nurse is aware that unless effective intervention occurs for demonstrated anxiety disorders, the anxiety will: [Correct Ans:- return at a greater level of severity.

Then nurse is educating a patient who has just been prescribed diazepam (Valium). The nurse cautions the patient that diazepam (Valium) may cause which problem?

A. dependency

B. urinary retention

C. severe dehydration

D. hallucinations [Correct Ans:- A