Exam 11: Anxiety, anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

A person who is speaking about a rival for a significant other's affection says in a gushy,syrupy voice,"What a lovely person.That's someone I simply adore." The individual is demonstrating:

A student says,"Before taking a test,I feel a heightened sense of awareness and restlessness." The nurse can correctly assess the student's experience as:

Which finding indicates that a patient with moderate-to-severe anxiety has successfully lowered the anxiety level to mild? The patient:

A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says,"Although I'm not beautiful,I am smart." This is an example of:

A patient approaches the nurse and impatiently blurts out,"You've got to help me! Something terrible is happening.My heart is pounding." The nurse responds,"It's almost time for visiting hours.Let's get your hair combed." Which approach has the nurse used?

Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient with agoraphobia?

A person who has been unable to leave home for more than a week because of severe anxiety says,"I know it does not make sense,but I just can't bring myself to leave my apartment alone." Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

A nurse plans health teaching for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder who takes lorazepam (Ativan).What information should be included? Select all that apply.

A supervisor assigns a worker a new project.The worker initially agrees but feels resentful.The next day when asked about the project,the worker says,"I've been working on other things." When asked 4 hours later,the worker says,"Someone else was using the copier,so I couldn't finish it." The worker's behavior demonstrates:

A patient is undergoing diagnostic tests.The patient says,"Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold." The spouse reports that the patient smokes,coughs daily,has lost 15 pounds,and is easily fatigued.Which defense mechanism is the patient using?

Which comment by a person who is experiencing severe anxiety indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

An individual experiences sexual dysfunction and blames it on a partner by calling the person unattractive and unromantic.Which defense mechanism is evident?

A nurse wishes to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient who is experiencing severe anxiety.The nurse will first need to:

A patient with a mass in the left upper lobe of the lung is scheduled for a biopsy.The patient has difficulty understanding the nurse's comments and asks,"What do you mean? What are they going to do?" Assessment findings include a tremulous voice,respirations at 28 breaths per minute,and a pulse rate at 110 beats per minute.What is the patient's level of anxiety?

A patient tells the nurse,"I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat or I could spill food and be laughed at." The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:

A nurse encourages an anxious patient to talk about feelings and concerns.What is the rationale for this intervention?

A patient has the nursing diagnosis: Anxiety,related to __________,as evidenced by an inability to control compulsive cleaning.Which phrase correctly completes the etiologic portion of the diagnosis?

A patient has a fear of public speaking.The nurse should be aware that social phobias are often treated with which type of medication?

Two staff nurses applied for promotion to nurse manager.The nurse not promoted initially had feelings of loss but then became supportive of the new manager by helping make the transition smooth and encouraging others.Which term best describes the nurse's response?

A patient tells a nurse,"My new friend is the most perfect person one could imagine-kind,considerate,and good looking.I can't find a single flaw." This patient is demonstrating: