Mental Health Final Exam Questions (A GRADED)

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens....

Infancy correct answers birth- 1yr trust vs. mistrust hopefulness, trusting vs withdrawn, alienated Early childhood correct answers 1-3yr shame and doubt self-control and using willpower vs uncertainty of doing anything at all Preschool correct answers 3-6yr initiative vs guilt ability t...

A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? correct answers peripheral edema a nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whos friend reports a suspicion of cocaine use. The n...

Denial correct answers A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing, b/c I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? Moderate correct answers ...

Benzodiazepines correct answers Alprazolam (xanax), Chlordiazepoxide, Diazapam (valium), & Lorazepam (ativan) Nonbenzodiazepines correct answers Buspirone (buspar), Paroxetine, & Hydroxyzine (atarax/vistaril), Diphenhydramine (benadryl), Propranolol (inderal) Barbiturates correct answers Produ...

a nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and declines electroconvulsive therapy( ECT) despite the providers recommendation. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating by supporting the client's decision? correct answers Autonomy a nurse on a mental he...

What occurs when words and actions match? correct answers Congruence The nurse states, " I have to leave now to go back to a clinical conference, but I will be back and 2pm", and indeed returns at 2 pm to see the client. What is this an example of? A: Advocacy B: Congruency C: Empathy D: Ge...

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preparing for a conditional release following involuntary admission. which of the following statements by client indicates and understanding of the teaching correct answers if i don't follow the instructions in my conditional release, i might be ...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient ...

a nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a)weigh client daily b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently e)inc...

A nurse is caring for a client who is obese and states, " I need to lose weight to be attractive again." which of the following actions should the nurse take first to promote positive self-esteem? correct answers Ask the client how they feel about their weight and appearance A nurse is caring f...

Milieu therapy correct answers environment that is supportive, therapeutic, and safe Phases and tasks of a therapeutic relationship: correct answers Orientation, working, termination Orientation phase correct answers set the contract, establish boundaries, discuss confidentiality, build trust,...

What is a MMSE? correct answers mini mental state examination (used to collect data about pts cognitive status) -orientation(time & place) -attention span;ability to count backward by 7 -registration & recalling objects -language-naming objects,following commands, ability to write What are t...

Mood correct answers provides information about the emotion that a client is feeling. Affect correct answers an objective expression of mood, such as flat affect or lack of facial expression. Alert correct answers client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening her eyes and attending...