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Rasmussen: Mental Health Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2022

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1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as: a. neologism b. concrete thinking c. thought insertion ... d. idea of reference ✔✔ANS: A - A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Volmer" is not a known common noun. - Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. - Thought insertion refers to thoughts of others that are implanted in one's mind. - An idea of reference is a type of delusion in which trivial events are given personal significance. 2) A patient with suicidal impulses is placed on the highest level of suicide precautions. Which measures should be incorporated into the plan of care by the nurse caring for the patient? (More than one answer is correct.) a. Maintain arm's-length, one-on-one nursing observation around the clock. b. Allow no glass or metal on meal trays. c. Keep patient within visual range while awake. Check every 15 to 30 [Show More]

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