Mental Health Exam 3- NCLEX Questions
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1. A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has
benzodiazepine toxicity. Which of the following actions is the nurses priority?: -
Identify the clients level of orientation
2. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I am so stressed at work because of
my coworker. I am expected to finish others work because of their laziness."
When discussing effective communication, which of the following statements
by the client to the coworker indicates client understanding?: - When I have to pick up
extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to focus on my own responsibilities.
3. The nurse is using cognitive intervention to decrease anxiety during a client's
panic attack. Which client statement would indicate that the intervention has
been successful?: - "I remaindered myself that the panic attack would end soon, and it helped.
4. What are the key words? A client experiencing a panic attack would display
which physical symptom?: - Sweating and palpitations
5. Anita, 34, is shopping with her 5-year-old daughter in a large, busy urban mall
when she suddenly realizes the child is missing. Which level of anxiety would
likely result?: - Panic
6. What behaviors might Anita be exhibiting that would indicate panic level
anxiety?: - Running, shouting, and screaming
7. A patient complains of frustration with his impulse to use tissues "to touch or
grab anything and everything around me. I just feel clean and safe doing it that
way, but sometimes if I don't have a tissue, I can barely stand to open a door."
This patient appear to have which anxiety problem?: - Obsessive compulsive disorder
8. The nurse is providing education to the client regarding the risperidone the
healthcare provider prescribed. Which statement by the client demonstrates
good understanding? (atypical antipsychotic): - I may have a dry mouth while on this medication
(anticholinergic effects)
9. A patient states "I need to eat a lot of salt and drink lots of water when on this
medication" what medication are they taking?: Lithium
10. A client is admitted to an in-patient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of major
depressive disorder. Which of the following data would the nurse expect to
assess?: - Loss in interest in almost all activities and anhedonia
- Insomnia or hypersomnia
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1. A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has
benzodiazepine toxicity. Which of the following actions is the nurses priority?: -
Identify the clients level of orientation
2. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I am so stressed at work because of
my coworker. I am expected to finish others work because of their laziness."
When discussing effective communication, which of the following statements
by the client to the coworker indicates client understanding?: - When I have to pick up
extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to focus on my own responsibilities.
3. The nurse is using cognitive intervention to decrease anxiety during a client's
panic attack. Which client statement would indicate that the intervention has
been successful?: - "I remaindered myself that the panic attack would end soon, and it helped.
4. What are the key words? A client experiencing a panic attack would display
which physical symptom?: - Sweating and palpitations
5. Anita, 34, is shopping with her 5-year-old daughter in a large, busy urban mall
when she suddenly realizes the child is missing. Which level of anxiety would
likely result?: - Panic
6. What behaviors might Anita be exhibiting that would indicate panic level
anxiety?: - Running, shouting, and screaming
7. A patient complains of frustration with his impulse to use tissues "to touch or
grab anything and everything around me. I just feel clean and safe doing it that
way, but sometimes if I don't have a tissue, I can barely stand to open a door."
This patient appear to have which anxiety problem?: - Obsessive compulsive disorder
8. The nurse is providing education to the client regarding the risperidone the
healthcare provider prescribed. Which statement by the client demonstrates
good understanding? (atypical antipsychotic): - I may have a dry mouth while on this medication
(anticholinergic effects)
9. A patient states "I need to eat a lot of salt and drink lots of water when on this
medication" what medication are they taking?: Lithium
10. A client is admitted to an in-patient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of major
depressive disorder. Which of the following data would the nurse expect to
assess?: - Loss in interest in almost all activities and anhedonia
- Insomnia or hypersomnia
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