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RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |A+GRADE.
What type of med would a dr. give a cognitive impaired elderly client who pulled out all her
tubes? - ANSWER - Atypical antipsychotic
How long till we see complications with patients withdrawing from alcohol? - ANSWER - 24
to 48 hours.
When giving Narcan, what should you monitor closely? - ANSWER - VS, at least every 15
min. Stay patient!
What would you give a patient with a heroin overdose? What would we expect to improve? -
ANSWER - Narcan. HR and Resp
OD heroin patient receives Narcan, 1 hr. later present with abd cramps, goose bumps.
What is going on? - ANSWER - Symptom of narcotic absence. "withdrawal"
What should the nurse do for a sexual assault victim? - ANSWER - Make sure counseling is
available for them, set up an appointment
Who is at the highest risk of physically abusing a nurse? - ANSWER - A patient with
dementia or a delusional patient
What type of meds does ADHD patients receive? - ANSWER - CNS stimulant
Early signs of autism in kids? - ANSWER - Isolation, not loving towards people, nonverbal,
doesn't like to be touched, difficult relationship with parents
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Can restraints be PRN? - ANSWER - NO! You must clarify with the doctor.
What is Lorazepam (Ativan) used for? - ANSWER - anxiety disorder or preop sedation.
Side effects of lorazepam (Ativan) - ANSWER - Drowsiness, respiratory depression,
dizziness, lethargy, physical dependence
Contraindications of lorazepam (Ativan) - ANSWER - Angle closure glaucoma, hx of drug
dependence, pre-existing CNS depression, severe hypotension, and sleep apnea
Lithium therapeutic range - ANSWER - 0.5-1.5
Levels of Maslow hierarchy of needs? - ANSWER - Physiological needs, safety, love &
belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization.
Rights for voluntary and involuntary admission patients to mental health? - ANSWER - Have
the right to refuse meds, refuse treatments, and the right to informed consent.
What vitamins aren't absorbed when taking a MAOI? - ANSWER - Tyramine
Characteristic of patients with body dysmorphic disorder? - ANSWER - Preoccupied with
an image of a defective body part resulting in obsessional thinking and compulsive
behavior, such as mirror checking and camouflaging.
Therapeutic Communication Technique (TCT) Silence: - ANSWER - using silence allows for
meaningful reflection
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(TCT) accepting: - ANSWER - conveys an attitude of reception and regard
(TCT) Giving recognition: - ANSWER - Acknowledging indicates awareness
(TCT) Offering self: - ANSWER - Making oneself available on an unconditional basis,
increasing the clients feeling of self-worth
(TCT) offering general leads: - ANSWER - Allows the person to take direction in the
discussion indicates that the nurse is interested in what comes next. ("go on", "and then?")
(TCT) giving broad openings: - ANSWER - clarifies that the lead is to be taken by the patient
("Where would you like to begin?")
(TCT) Making observations: - ANSWER - Calls attention to the person's behavior,
encourages the person to notice behavior, and to describe thoughts and feelings for
mutual understanding. Helpful for mute or withdrawn people.
(TCT) Encouraging description of perception: - ANSWER - Increase the nurse's
understanding of the patient's perceptions. Talking about feelings and difficulties can
lessen the need to act them out inappropriately
Non-therapeutic communication (NTC) Giving premature advice - ANSWER - Assumes the
nurse knows best and the patient cannot think for self.
(NTC) Minimizing feelings: - ANSWER - Indicates the nurse is unable to understand or
empathize with the patient. The patient's feelings or experiences are being belittled.
What is beneficence? - ANSWER - The duty to act as a benefit or to promote the good of
others.
RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |A+GRADE.
What type of med would a dr. give a cognitive impaired elderly client who pulled out all her
tubes? - ANSWER - Atypical antipsychotic
How long till we see complications with patients withdrawing from alcohol? - ANSWER - 24
to 48 hours.
When giving Narcan, what should you monitor closely? - ANSWER - VS, at least every 15
min. Stay patient!
What would you give a patient with a heroin overdose? What would we expect to improve? -
ANSWER - Narcan. HR and Resp
OD heroin patient receives Narcan, 1 hr. later present with abd cramps, goose bumps.
What is going on? - ANSWER - Symptom of narcotic absence. "withdrawal"
What should the nurse do for a sexual assault victim? - ANSWER - Make sure counseling is
available for them, set up an appointment
Who is at the highest risk of physically abusing a nurse? - ANSWER - A patient with
dementia or a delusional patient
What type of meds does ADHD patients receive? - ANSWER - CNS stimulant
Early signs of autism in kids? - ANSWER - Isolation, not loving towards people, nonverbal,
doesn't like to be touched, difficult relationship with parents
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Can restraints be PRN? - ANSWER - NO! You must clarify with the doctor.
What is Lorazepam (Ativan) used for? - ANSWER - anxiety disorder or preop sedation.
Side effects of lorazepam (Ativan) - ANSWER - Drowsiness, respiratory depression,
dizziness, lethargy, physical dependence
Contraindications of lorazepam (Ativan) - ANSWER - Angle closure glaucoma, hx of drug
dependence, pre-existing CNS depression, severe hypotension, and sleep apnea
Lithium therapeutic range - ANSWER - 0.5-1.5
Levels of Maslow hierarchy of needs? - ANSWER - Physiological needs, safety, love &
belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization.
Rights for voluntary and involuntary admission patients to mental health? - ANSWER - Have
the right to refuse meds, refuse treatments, and the right to informed consent.
What vitamins aren't absorbed when taking a MAOI? - ANSWER - Tyramine
Characteristic of patients with body dysmorphic disorder? - ANSWER - Preoccupied with
an image of a defective body part resulting in obsessional thinking and compulsive
behavior, such as mirror checking and camouflaging.
Therapeutic Communication Technique (TCT) Silence: - ANSWER - using silence allows for
meaningful reflection
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(TCT) accepting: - ANSWER - conveys an attitude of reception and regard
(TCT) Giving recognition: - ANSWER - Acknowledging indicates awareness
(TCT) Offering self: - ANSWER - Making oneself available on an unconditional basis,
increasing the clients feeling of self-worth
(TCT) offering general leads: - ANSWER - Allows the person to take direction in the
discussion indicates that the nurse is interested in what comes next. ("go on", "and then?")
(TCT) giving broad openings: - ANSWER - clarifies that the lead is to be taken by the patient
("Where would you like to begin?")
(TCT) Making observations: - ANSWER - Calls attention to the person's behavior,
encourages the person to notice behavior, and to describe thoughts and feelings for
mutual understanding. Helpful for mute or withdrawn people.
(TCT) Encouraging description of perception: - ANSWER - Increase the nurse's
understanding of the patient's perceptions. Talking about feelings and difficulties can
lessen the need to act them out inappropriately
Non-therapeutic communication (NTC) Giving premature advice - ANSWER - Assumes the
nurse knows best and the patient cannot think for self.
(NTC) Minimizing feelings: - ANSWER - Indicates the nurse is unable to understand or
empathize with the patient. The patient's feelings or experiences are being belittled.
What is beneficence? - ANSWER - The duty to act as a benefit or to promote the good of
others.
