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Question 1 of 5

When engaged in rational emotive behavior therapy, which of the following would be addressed during the activating event sequence?

A. Teaching the connection between beliefs and consequences

B. Assessing the consequences of the problem

C. Facilitating the working-through process

D. Preparing patient to deepen conviction in rational beliefs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assessing the consequences of the problem

Question 2 of 5

A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new patient's admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria used to establish this diagnosis?

A. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10)

B. The ANA's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice

C. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)

D. A behavioral health reference manual

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)

Question 3 of 5

Demanding proof from the client is to"challenging" as persistent questioning of the client and pushing for answers the client does not wish to discuss is to:

A. "Advising."

B. "Defending."

C. "Rejecting."

D. "Probing."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Probing."

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is working for a mobile homeless treatment program. Which method would the nurse most likely use to provide follow-up care to clients?

A. Seeing them by appointment at a clinic office

B. Riding a bicycle to wherever the client happens to be

C. Meeting the client in a public place easily accessible by taxi

D. Using the telephone to determine how well the clients are doing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Riding a bicycle to wherever the client happens to be

Question 5 of 5

A patient with an abdominal mass is scheduled for a biopsy. The patient has difficulty understanding the nurse's comments and asks, "What do you mean? What are they going to do?" Assessment findings include tremulous voice, respirations 28, and pulse 110. What is the patient's level of anxiety?

A. Mild

B. Moderate

C. Severe

D. Panic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Moderate

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