Exam 1 PRN 1562 Mental Health (Latest Update) Questions and Verified Answers (100% Verified Solutions)
Mental Health Nursing Exam
1. A client tells a nurse that he hates his doctor and plans to hurt the doctor. The nurse did not report this prior to leaving. When the nurse returns to work the n...
o Explanation: These are MAOIs that can cause hypertensive crises when
combined with tyramine-rich foods.
6. A researcher tells the nurse that she would like a patient to participate in a study on the
effects of a new medication. The nurse's responsibility in regard to this study is:
, Answer: To assess whether the patient has the ability and legal right to give
informed consent.
o Explanation: The nurse must ensure the patient understands and can voluntarily
consent to participate in the study.
7. A 29-year-old client living with parents has few interpersonal relationships. The client
states, "I have trouble trusting people." Based on Erikson's developmental theory, which
should the nurse recognize as a true statement about this client?
Answer: B. Developmental deficits in earlier life stages have impaired the client’s
adult functioning.
o Explanation: Issues with earlier developmental stages, like trust vs. mistrust, can
impact later stages and affect adult functioning.
8. A nursing instructor is teaching about the monoamine category of neurotransmitters.
Which student statement indicates that learning about the function of norepinephrine has
occurred?
Answer: "Norepinephrine functions to regulate mood, cognition, and perception."
o Explanation: This statement correctly identifies the role of norepinephrine in
mood and cognitive functions.
9. Using Erikson's theory of personality development, which of the following tasks occur
with teenagers during puberty?
Answer: Identifying oneself from one’s person
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