Psychosocial Integrity Practice Quiz 6
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Administration of blood products (Packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelet concentrate, and cryoprecipitate).
- Blood transfusion
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 A patient diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) reports ongoing nausea and abdominal bloating. A physical examination fails to confirm a medical illness to explain these symptoms. The healthcare provider suspects these findings are a result of which of the following?
A. Dissociation
B. Somatization
C. Dysthymia
D. Derealization
View AnswerQ.2 Emergency medical personnel bring an unconscious patient to the emergency department. The patient’s pupils are pinpoint and respirations are depressed. Intoxication of which of the following substances could contribute to these clinical signs?
A. Ecstasy
B. Cocaine
C. Methadone
D. Methamphetamine
View AnswerQ.3 A patient diagnosed with depression is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following would the healthcare provider most likely observe if the patient experiences an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Decreased libido
B. Bradycardia
C. Weight loss
D. Urinary Retention
View AnswerQ.4 When a patient presents to the Emergency Department with a toxic acetaminophen (Tylenol) level, drug should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
B. Deferxamine mesylate (Desferal)
C. Succimer (Chemet)
D. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
View AnswerQ.5 A patient is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit because of a plan to commit suicide by taking an overdose of medication. When administering medications to this patient, which of these interventions is the priority?
A. Monitor the patient’s vital signs before administration of mediations
B. Ensure that the patient is not “cheeking” the medications
C. Teach the patient how to recognize adverse effects of the medications
D. Monitor the patient for signs of anorexia, nausea, and xerostomia
View AnswerQ.6 A patient is admitted to the medical unit after experiencing chest pain. Which of these additional findings would support a diagnosis of cocaine abuse?
A. Jaundice
B. Profuse diarrhea
C. Hypotension
D. Perforated nasal septum
View AnswerQ.7 A patient is abusive to others, insensitive to their feelings, and shows no remorse. The most likely personality disorder is
A. Histrionic
B. Antisocial
C. Paranoid
D. Narcissistic
View AnswerQ.8 A 28-year old male is admitted with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. His care provider prescribes fluphenazine 10 mg TID. After 9 days, the client remains unkempt and refuses to get out of bed. The nurse knows that fluphenazine
A. needs to be constantly adjusted for maximum benefit.
B. is most effective with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
C. leads to agitation when given in large doses.
D. requires 2-3 weeks to attain a therapeutic drug level.
View AnswerQ.9 Which occupation is at least risk for developing sensory alterations?
A. Welder
B. Carpenter
C. Disc Jockey
D. Waitress
View AnswerQ.10 A child who is newly diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) will likely display which of the following?
A. Ability to focus on subjects of interest
B. Constant movement and squirming
C. Attempting to run away
D. Complaints of fatigue and somatic conditions
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