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Anxiety Module Quiz 1
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1A client is experiencing a severe panic attack. Which nursing intervention would meet this client's immediate need?
A. Teach deep breathing relaxation exercises
B. Place the client in a Trendelenburg position
C. Stay with the client and offer reassurance of safety
D. Administer the ordered PRN buspirone (BuSpar)- AA
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2A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. What short-term, realistic, correctly written outcome should be included in this client's plan of care?
A. The client will have no flashbacks.
B. The client will be able to feel a full range of emotions by discharge.
C. The client will not require zolpidem (Ambien) to obtain adequate sleep by discharge.
D. The client will refrain from discussing the traumatic event.- AA
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3A client is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) for acute anxiety. What client history should cause a nurse to question this order?
A. History of alcohol dependence
B. History of personality disorder
C. History of schizophrenia
D. History of hypertension- AA
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4Which nursing diagnosis would best describe the problems evidenced by the following client symptoms: avoidance, poor concentration, nightmares, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, detachment, emotional numbing, and flashbacks?
A. Ineffective coping
B. Post-trauma syndrome
C. Complicated grieving
D. Panic anxiety- AA
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5A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? (Select all that apply.)
A. Fatigue
B. Anorexia
C. Hyperventilation
D. Insomnia
E. Irritability- AA
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6A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A. Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety.
B. Encourage the client to avoid any situation that causes stress.
C. Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques.
D. Encourage the client to cognitively reframe thoughts about situations that generate anxiety.
E. Encourage the client to avoid caffeinated products.- AA
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7A client who is a veteran of the Gulf War is being assessed by a nurse for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following client symptoms would support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. The client has experienced symptoms of the disorder for 2 weeks.
B. The client fears a physical integrity threat to self.
C. The client feels detached and estranged from others.
D. The client experiences fear and helplessness.
E. The client is lethargic and somnolent.- AA
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8Which of the following symptoms are seen when a client abruptly stops taking diazepam (Valium)? Select all that apply.
1. Insomnia.
2. Tremor.
3. Delirium.
4. Dry mouth.
5. Lethargy.- A1
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9Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder? Select all that apply.
1. Dissociative events.
2. Intense fear and helplessness.
3. Excessive attachment and dependence toward others.
4. Full range of affect.
5. Avoidance of activities that are associated with the trauma.- A1
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10A newly admitted client is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. Which behavioral symptom would the nurse expect to assess?
1. Recurrent, distressing flashbacks.
2. Intense fear, helplessness, and horror.
3. Diminished participation in significant activities.
4. Detachment or estrangement from others.- A1
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11A newly admitted client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder is exhibiting recurrent flashbacks, nightmares, sleep deprivation, and isolation from others. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
1. Posttrauma syndrome R /T a distressing event AEB flashbacks and nightmares.
2. Social isolation R /T anxiety AEB isolating because of fear of flashbacks.
3. Ineffective coping R /T flashbacks AEB alcohol abuse and dependence.
4. Risk for injury R /T exhaustion because of sustained levels of anxiety.- A1
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12When a client experiences a panic attack, which outcome takes priority?
1. The client will remain safe throughout the duration of the panic attack.
2. The client will verbalize an anxiety level less than 2/10.
3. The client will use learned coping mechanisms to decrease anxiety.
4. The client will verbalize the positive effects of exercise by day 2.- A1
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13A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement should indicate that learning has occurred?
A. "These clients do not recognize that their fear is excessive and rarely seek treatment."
B. "These clients have a panic level of fear that is overwhelming and unreasonable."
C. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)."
D. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and diaphoresis."- AA
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14How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with a social phobia from a client diagnosed with a schizoid personality disorder (SPD)?
A. Clients diagnosed with social phobia can manage anxiety without medications, whereas clients diagnosed with SPD can manage anxiety only with medications.
B. Clients diagnosed with SPD are distressed by the symptoms experienced in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with social phobia are not.
C. Clients diagnosed with social phobia avoid interactions only in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with SPD avoid interactions in all areas of life.
D. Clients diagnosed with SPD avoid interactions only in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with social phobias tend to avoid interactions in all areas of life.- AA
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15How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A. GAD is acute in nature, and panic disorder is chronic.
B. Chest pain is a common GAD symptom, whereas this symptom is absent in panic disorders.
C. Hyperventilation is a common symptom in GAD and rare in panic disorder.
D. Depersonalization is commonly seen in panic disorder and absent in GAD.- AA
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16A client diagnosed with panic disorder states, "When an attack happens, I feel like I am going to die." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?
A. "I know it's frightening, but try to remind yourself that this will only last a short time."
B. "Death from a panic attack happens so infrequently that there is no need to worry."
C. "Most people who experience panic attacks have feelings of impending doom."
D. "Tell me why you think you are going to die every time you have a panic attack."- AA
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17A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is admitted to a psychiatric unit. The client has an elaborate routine for toileting activities. Which would be an appropriate initial client outcome during the first week of hospitalization?
A. The client will refrain from ritualistic behaviors during daylight hours.
B. The client will wake early enough to complete rituals prior to breakfast.
C. The client will participate in three unit activities by day 3.
D. The client will substitute a productive activity for rituals by day 1- AA
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Informationen
- Beschreibung
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Autor
- Razia Bint-Muslim
- Sprache
- English
- Aufrufe
- 12
- Schlagwörter
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