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Question 1 of 5

Isadora is a middle-aged woman living in a group home after being discharged from a psychiatric institution nearly 20 year ago. Isadora keeps to herself, stays in her room most of the day, and only ventures out for meals. Cassandra, the house manager, encourages Isadora to:

A. Begin looking for a job

B. Join a day program clubhouse

C. Assist in the kitchen washing dishes

D. Take on a roommate so as not to be alone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Join a day program clubhouse

Question 2 of 5

A family member of a client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder asks a nurse what causes the disorder. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A. Dysfunctional family dynamics has been identified as a strong link.

B. Research has suggested that the cause is predominately genetic.

C. Dopamine, a substance in the brain, appears to be underactive.

D. Studies have indicated that birth order is strongly associated with this disorder.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Research has suggested that the cause is predominately genetic.

Question 3 of 5

When a client makes a written application to be admitted to a psychiatric facility, which statement about this client applies?

A. The client may retain none, some, or all civil rights depending on state law.

B. The client cannot make discharge decisions. These are initiated by the hospital or court or both.

C. The client has been determined to be a danger to self or others.

D. The client makes decisions about discharge, unless he or she is determined to be a danger to self or others.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client makes decisions about discharge, unless he or she is determined to be a danger to self or others.

Question 4 of 5

Terrell is a thirty-two-year-old male client who was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse disorder. He does not meet criteria for hospital admission and is currently able to work and safely care for himself at home. He is also on a new medication regimen that will need frequent lab draws and adjustments for the first several weeks. What is the best setting for treatment for Terrell?

A. a halfway house

B. an intensive community (outpatient) program (IOP)

C. a residential treatment center (RTC)

D. Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: an intensive community (outpatient) program (IOP)

Question 5 of 5

A nurse has just transferred from a general psychiatric unit to work on a forensic psychiatric unit. The nurse finds it easier to communicate with these clients because, for the most part, their inappropriate behaviors and cognitive disorders have responded positively to treatment. One afternoon in December, a client asks the nurse for her address so he can send her a Christmas card. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A. Sure, let me write it down for you; it would be great to hear from you.

B. I read that you molested a 4-year-old girl. I have a 2-year-old child. I would be crazy to give you my address.

C. We need to get to know each other better before I would feel comfortable about giving you my address.

D. It is inappropriate for me to give you my address because our relationship is professional rather than social.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is inappropriate for me to give you my address because our relationship is professional rather than social.

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