Practice Questions

123. A patient is experiencing severe anxiety and agitation. What is the least restrictive initial de-escalation technique?

A. Physical restraint
B. Seclusion
C. Verbal de-escalation and offering PRN medication
D. Yelling at the patient
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120. When performing a sterile procedure, maintaining a 1-inch border around the edge of a sterile field is considered:

A. A contaminated area
B. A safe area for non-sterile items
C. Part of the sterile field
D. An area for discarded supplies
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119. A patient is on telemetry monitoring. You observe a sudden change in their cardiac rhythm to ventricular fibrillation. What is your immediate action?

A. Call the patient's family
B. Begin chest compressions and call for a defibrillator
C. Monitor the rhythm for a few minutes
D. Document the rhythm change only
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118. A client in a therapy session describes experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors related to a traumatic event that occurred six months ago. This aligns with criteria for:

A. Acute Stress Disorder
B. Adjustment Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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117. You are assessing a patient’s pain. What is the most reliable indicator of pain?

A. Grimacing
B. Moaning
C. The patient's self-report
D. Elevated heart rate
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116. A patient is on fall precautions. What is the most effective environmental intervention to prevent falls?

A. Leave the bed in the highest position
B. Keep pathways clear, use non-slip socks, and ensure adequate lighting
C. Apply restraints at all times
D. Allow the patient to wander freely
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115. A patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. What is a critical teaching point for this medication?

A. It is a rescue inhaler for acute attacks
B. It should be used for immediate symptom relief
C. It is a preventative medication and should be taken daily, even without symptoms
D. It can be discontinued once symptoms improve
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114. In mental health, the concept of “duty to warn” (Tarasoff ruling) refers to:

A. The obligation to report all client secrets
B. The obligation to warn an identifiable third party if a client expresses a serious threat of violence against them
C. The obligation to warn clients about the risks of therapy
D. The obligation to warn families about client's financial issues
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