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Question 1 of 5

The patient states that he is 14 trillion years old and created the world. The nurse documents this statement as an example of which type of thinking displayed by the patient?

A. Delusional thinking

B. Ideas of reference

C. Word salad

D. Hallucination

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Delusional thinking

Question 2 of 5

The nurse assesses a patient who complains of loneliness and episodes of anxiety. Which statement by the patient is mostly likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?

A. I'm sure I will get over not wanting to leave home soon. It takes time.'

B. Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door.'

C. My family says they like it now that I stay home most of the time.'

D. When I have a good incentive to go out, I can do it.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door.'

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a standard of practice?

A. Quality of care

B. Outcome identification

C. Collegiality

D. Performance appraisal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Outcome identification

Question 4 of 5

A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist uses cognitive therapy techniques with a patient with anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the nurse supports this type of therapy?

A. What are your feelings about not eating the food that you prepare?'

B. You seem to feel much better about yourself when you eat something.'

C. It must be difficult to talk about private matters to someone you just met.'

D. Being thin doesn't seem to solve your problems. You're thin now but still unhappy.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Being thin doesn't seem to solve your problems. You're thin now but still unhappy.'

Question 5 of 5

Which assessment question could a nurse ask to help identify secondary gains associated with a somatic symptom disorder?

A. "What are you unable to do now but were previously able to do?"

B. "How many doctors have you seen in the last year?"

C. "Who do you talk to when you're upset?"

D. "Did you experience abuse as a child?"

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "What are you unable to do now but were previously able to do?"

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