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HESI RN · HESI Mental Health · Psychobiologic Disorders Med Surg 2

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Question 1 of 5

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, I eat skiller. Tend to end. Easter. It blows away. Get it? Select the nurses best response.

A. Nothing you are saying is clear.

B. Your thoughts are very disconnected.

C. Try to organize your thoughts and then tell me again.

D. I am having difficulty understanding what you are saying.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I am having difficulty understanding what you are saying.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment data would help the health care team distinguish symptoms of conversion (functional neurological) disorder from symptoms of illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)?

A. Voluntary control of symptoms

B. Patients style of presentation

C. Results of diagnostic testing

D. The role of secondary gains

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patients style of presentation

Question 3 of 5

The male manager of a health club placed a hidden video camera in the womens locker room and recorded several women as they showered and dressed. The disorder most likely represented by this behavior is:

A. homosexuality.

B. exhibitionism.

C. pedophilia.

D. voyeurism.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: voyeurism.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse provided medication education for a patient diagnosed with major depression who began a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). Which behavior indicates effective learning? The patient:

A. monitors sodium intake and weight daily.

B. wears support stockings and elevates the legs when sitting.

C. can identify foods with high selenium content that should be avoided.

D. confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.

Question 5 of 5

At the time of a home visit, the nurse notices that each parent and child in a family has his or her own personal online communication device. Each member of the family is in a different area of the home. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A. Report the finding to the official child protection social services agency.

B. Educate all members of the family about risks associated with cyberbullying.

C. Talk with the parents about parental controls on the childrens communication devices.

D. Encourage the family to schedule daily time together without communication devices.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Report the finding to the official child protection social services agency.

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