What term is used for disorders resulting from the immune system attacking “self” cells?  

Schizophrenia patients often present with disordered thought processes and misinterpretations that have a direct effect upon their judgment and insight. As the nurse, you are aware that which of the following questions would be successful in assessing the client’s judgment?  

Hildegard Peplau developed the concept of the “therapeutic nurse-patient relationship”. Which of the following are the correct order of phases?             

The client diagnosed with schizophrenia is being discharged and needs education about prescribed medications. Since the client is taking Clozapine (Clozaril), the nurse teaches the client to immediately notify the physician if they experience which of the following?    

The nurse is preparing to give preoperative instructions to a client who is scheduled to come in for major surgery the following day.  The client is assessed as having moderate anxiety.  What is the MOST effective means of providing the necessary information?

The patients IV of 150 mL D5W is started at 8 AM. It is to run at 50 mL per hour until all 150 mL are administered. If the IV is started at 8 AM at what time will it be finished in standard time? Explain all calculations and label answers.

What is the correct rationale for using medications and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  together to treat a client’s mental illness?

Post-ECT the client is complaining of a slight headache and requesting something for pain. There is a standing order for PRN Ibuprofen (Advil). What would be the correct nursing action?  

Client’s with a dual diagnosis are particularly difficult to treat.  Dual diagnosed clients must address both the psychiatric diagnoses and the substance abuse together in order to have even a limited amount of success.  Which of the following has shown a positive outcome for this population?    

Based on the presence of multiple indicators, the nurse suspects that a colleague is abusing opioids. What ethical action should the nurse take?