David Carter vSim questions and
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The patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the
nurse's best response? ✔✔Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different typ
...
David Carter vSim questions and
answers 100% pass
The patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the
nurse's best response? ✔✔Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different types and symptoms
What is the average age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? ✔✔Men 15-25 years
Women 25-35 years
Schizophrenia is characterized by both positive and negative symptoms. which of the follow is
an example of a positive symptom? ✔✔Auditory hallucinations
David has been recently started on an antipsychotic medication. He asks the nurse whether the
medication will cure his schizophrenia. Which is the best response by the nurse? ✔✔No, the
medication does not cure the disease, but it will help to control the symptoms you are having
When admitting a patient experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations, the nurse discovered
the patient is from another culture. Given this information, what should be the priority of the
nurse in the development of the nursing care plan? ✔✔The nurse should ask the patient and
family about the ethnic or cultural significance of the hallucinations
What is the primary reason that patients stop taking antipsychotic medications?
✔✔Extrapyramidal side effects
A patient who is taking an antipsychotic medication tells the nurse, "I am having difficulty with
my leg, it keeps shaking." What is the priority intervention of the nurse? ✔✔Administer a
screening test for movement disorders
The patient is experiencing a delusion of grandeur and says, "I invented planes, do you ever fly, I
did that, it was my patent." Which is the nurse's best response? ✔✔I understand you believe you
invented planes
Mr. Carter is in the day room rapidly pacing, his fists clenched and mumbling angrily to himself.
What is the nurse's priority intervention? ✔✔Ask the other patients in the day room to leave
Mr. Carter has been prescribed olanzapine 10 mg by mouth daily prior to admission. He tells the
nurse he will not "take that medication ever again." What is the most therapeutic response from
the nurse? ✔✔Gaining weight can be frustrating. Let's consider some changes in your diet and
exercise
Mr. Carter, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, is exhibiting paranoid behaviour. Which
nursing intervention is a priority? ✔✔Form a therapeutic relationship through brief, frequent
interactions with Mr. Carter
Mr. Carter is at the window and states "The voices are telling me to jump out the window."
Which is the best response form the nurse? ✔✔I am sorry; you must be scared. I will stay here
with you to keep you safe
Which of the following explanations should the nurse give to Mr. Carter's family when asked the
cause of schizophrenia? ✔✔It is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics and
neurotransmitters
In reviewing Mr. Carter's medications, the provider mentions possibly changing to Clozapine.
The nurse understands that which side effect must be monitored closely with this medication?
✔✔Agranulocytosis
Mr. Carter's family is concerned about his psychosis and are uncertain as to his future. They ask
the nurse whether they should attend therapy sessions with Mr. Carter. Which is the best
response from the nurse? ✔✔Therapy can aid you in understanding the disorder and to plan for
what is ahead of all of you
Some patients with schizophrenia display a bizarre speech pattern. Which pattern below is
characterized by the patient repeating what the nurse has said to him or her? ✔✔Echolalia
Mr. Carter tells the nurse, "That is not nice. I can tell you are listening to my thoughts." Which
statement is the best response from the nurse? ✔✔That is frightening. Consider taking your asneeded medication
Mr. Carter is disheveled and has now showered in 4 days. Given his diagnosis, which of the
following are likely causes of his self care deficit (SATA) ✔✔Negative symptoms
Psychosis
Disorganized thought processes
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