LVN Mental Health Nursing

Question 1

What is the difference between anxiety and a panic attack?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is prolonged worry; a panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of fear with physical symptoms

Answer

They are the same

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Panic attacks last for days

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Anxiety is always visible

Question 2

What are therapeutic boundaries in nurse-patient relationships?

Accepted Answer

Professional limits that define the appropriate scope of the relationship and protect both parties

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Personal friendships with patients

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Avoiding all patient interaction

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Only following doctor's orders

Question 3

What is de-escalation in psychiatric nursing?

Accepted Answer

Communication techniques used to calm an agitated patient and prevent escalation to violence

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Using physical restraints immediately

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Ignoring agitated behavior

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Sedating the patient

Question 4

What are the warning signs of suicide?

Accepted Answer

Expressing hopelessness, giving away possessions, social withdrawal, previous attempts, and sudden calmness

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Only verbal threats

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Only depression

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There are no warning signs

Question 5

What is the role of an LVN in medication management for psychiatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Administering prescribed psychiatric medications, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring compliance

Answer

Prescribing psychiatric medications

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Providing psychotherapy

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Diagnosing mental disorders

Question 6

What is the importance of milieu therapy?

Accepted Answer

Creating a therapeutic environment that promotes healing through structure, safety, and supportive interactions

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Only providing medication

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Physical therapy

Answer

Recreational activities only