HONDROS NUR 180 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health?
Stress, coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health?
Least restrictive environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff?
Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment?
Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client?
Decrease anxiety, find out what their daily routine is
,Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next?
Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention?
Emotional support
Do Not Harm
Staff and client safety and most important
What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client?
Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about patient
daily routines
What is Failure to Probe?
Failure to investigate during interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you
do?
Provide them with the tools to help them cope
,Acceptance
Communicate a favorable reception. One does not have to approve of another's
behavior
Interest
Expressing desire to know another person. This is conveyed by asking about those
aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect
Show consideration for another by communicating a willingness to work with the
client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty
Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank.
Concreteness
Be specific, to the point and clear. Use understandable language and avoid the use
of jargon.
Assistance
Commit time and energy to the therapeutic relationships. Convey that you are
present and available
, Permission
Communicate this by conveying the message that it is acceptable to try new ways
of behaving
Protection
This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with clients to anticipate trouble spots
with new behavior and develop effective ways of dealing with anticipated or actual
problem
Listening
Active process of receiving information and examining reactions to messages
received (ex. Maintaining eye contact)
Restating
Repeating main though expressed by client (ex you said that your mother left you
when you were 5 years old?)
Clarification
Attempting to put into words vague ideas or unexplained clear thoughts of client
(ex I'm not sure what you mean. Can you tell me again?)
2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health?
Stress, coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health?
Least restrictive environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff?
Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment?
Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client?
Decrease anxiety, find out what their daily routine is
,Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next?
Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention?
Emotional support
Do Not Harm
Staff and client safety and most important
What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client?
Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about patient
daily routines
What is Failure to Probe?
Failure to investigate during interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you
do?
Provide them with the tools to help them cope
,Acceptance
Communicate a favorable reception. One does not have to approve of another's
behavior
Interest
Expressing desire to know another person. This is conveyed by asking about those
aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect
Show consideration for another by communicating a willingness to work with the
client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty
Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank.
Concreteness
Be specific, to the point and clear. Use understandable language and avoid the use
of jargon.
Assistance
Commit time and energy to the therapeutic relationships. Convey that you are
present and available
, Permission
Communicate this by conveying the message that it is acceptable to try new ways
of behaving
Protection
This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with clients to anticipate trouble spots
with new behavior and develop effective ways of dealing with anticipated or actual
problem
Listening
Active process of receiving information and examining reactions to messages
received (ex. Maintaining eye contact)
Restating
Repeating main though expressed by client (ex you said that your mother left you
when you were 5 years old?)
Clarification
Attempting to put into words vague ideas or unexplained clear thoughts of client
(ex I'm not sure what you mean. Can you tell me again?)
