Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 101

The best way for a healthcare provider and a healthcare facility to control the effects of poor and disruptive patient behavior is to _________________.

A. prevent it

B. restrain the patient

C. medicate the patient

D. isolate the patient

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Question 2 of 101

Identify the type of 'trigger' with the correct 'trigger' that can possibly lead to disturbed behavior.

A. Emotional: room coldness

B. Environmental: boredom

C. Physical: pain

D. Communication: silence

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Question 3 of 101

Jerry is a 55-year-old veteran who has been admitted after a motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries. His friend reported that he had been using synthetic marijuana prior to the accident, and that he also sees a psychiatrist at the VA hospital for an unknown diagnosis. He stated that Jerry sometimes gets "hyper"? for no reason, starts "ranting"? and becomes violent. Of the following, which general psychiatric disorder is characterized by a pattern of aggression or violence that includes irritability, agitation, and violent behavior during manic or psychotic episodes?

A. Schizophrenia

B. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

C. Bipolar disorder

D. Delusional disorder

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Question 4 of 101

When developing Jerry's plan of care, which of the following would NOT be helpful to include?

A. Limiting choices

B. Providing structure

C. Encouraging patient input

D. Ensuring availability of PRN medications

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Question 5 of 101

Which of the following examples indicates that the nurse is giving recognition as a form of therapeutic communication?

A. You need to take your medicine now, Adam.

B. Jill, your father is trying to make amends with you.

C. The physician wants to meet with you and your husband, Amy.

D. Linda, you brushed your hair this morning.

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