Mental Health Exam 1 - Practice
Questions and Answers
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse determines which client
statement represents the use of the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - correct answer: C
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions including his slippers
beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - correct answer: B
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following characteristics of
assertive behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - correct answer: D
, Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One client says to the
other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse recognizes
this as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - correct answer: B
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating hostility. Which would
be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - correct answer: B
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states, "I'm afraid to leave
here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my children." Which nursing statement is most
supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work out fine." - correct
answer: A
Questions and Answers
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse determines which client
statement represents the use of the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - correct answer: C
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions including his slippers
beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - correct answer: B
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following characteristics of
assertive behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - correct answer: D
, Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One client says to the
other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse recognizes
this as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - correct answer: B
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating hostility. Which would
be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - correct answer: B
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states, "I'm afraid to leave
here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my children." Which nursing statement is most
supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work out fine." - correct
answer: A
