NR 668 Week 8 Final Exam Questions-Answers

personality traits are most consistent with which of the following disorders? Narcissistic personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Histrionic personality disorder 5. Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits the disclosure of personal health identifiers to all of the following except: The patient's health insurance company The patient's next of kin The patient's clergy The patient's attorney 6. A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED. The medical director informs the prospective hire that they are expected to evaluate and treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What document should be consulted to determine if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric patients across the life span? The state Nurse Practice Act The hospital bylaws The PMHNP scope of practice The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating physician 7. A 24-year-old man who has been diagnosed with substance-induced mood disorder is doing well maintaining his sobriety for the last 5 years. He complains of being lonely but is afraid of going to any social events lest he come into contact with alcohol. He requires much reassurance that he is okay, he will be fine, and that he is good enough to be around others whom he perceives to be better adjusted to life. These characteristics are most consistent with which of the following? Avoidant personality disorder Dependent personality disorder Teleological theory Virtue ethics Justice principle 12. The PMHNP is rounding on the inpatient psychiatric unit. During the meeting with a 32-year-old patient with a history of substance use disorder, she informs the patient that her rehabilitation bed is ready, and she will be discharged today. Nursing staff reports that the patient has a heart rate of 120 and a blood pressure of 150/80. In evaluating the patient, the mental health worker informs you that the patient was running in place vigorously before having her vital signs checked. What is the most likely diagnosis to account for this patient’s behavior? Factitious disorder Hypochondriasis Malingering Somatoform disorder 13. A 32-year-old White male was formerly employed as a corporate lawyer and has recently started his own business. He has started experiencing symptoms of intense anxiety when taking the subway to work. The symptoms include feeling short of breath, chest pressure, sweaty, irritable, and an impending sense of doom. The symptoms have persisted and worsened over time to where he has everything delivered and cannot leave the house. What is the most likely diagnosis? Agoraphobia Malingering Delusional disorder Hypochondriasis 14. A 28-year-old female enters the room with wide gestures and declares, “I have arrived; let the fun begin.” She struts her way through the room, bumping her way through the crowd and stepping on a few toes. These behaviors are most consistent with which personality disorder? Histrionic personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder Schizoid personality disorder Schizophrenia 17. A 30-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with her teddy bear after slashing her arms when