Mental Health exam 1
Rasmussen LATEST
2026-2027 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against
medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"I will
get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's
feelings and concerns? - ANSWER-"Don't worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered questions with
minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact. What data should be included when
documenting the assessment? - ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior during
the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship? - ANSWER-The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
, The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient psychiatric unit. The client
states," Please don't tell anyone about my sexual abuse." Which nursing response
clearly outlines the professional nurse's responsibility related to confidentiality? -
ANSWER-"All the healthcare team is focusing on helping you. I will bring information to
the team that can assist them in planning your treatment"
Within professional scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advanced nurse
practice specialty? - ANSWER-Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWER-Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril).
Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse teach the
client about? - ANSWER-Sore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a benzodiazepine
to an anxious client? - ANSWER-The client has a history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. The
nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later the
nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law has
the nurse broken? - ANSWER-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once the client ingested
the medication, she decided that she did not want to die and she sought immediate
treatment. Once the client recovered from the physical effects of overdose, the client
voluntarily south inpatient mental health treatment. Which statement is true of voluntary
admission? - ANSWER-The client retains the right to request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique? - ANSWER-The nontherapeutic
technique of giving reassurance. (false reassurance)
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a friend and saying,
"I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which of the following rights has the
patient lost temporarily? - ANSWER-The right to leave the hospital without medical
approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control
over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which nursing
Rasmussen LATEST
2026-2027 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against
medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"I will
get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's
feelings and concerns? - ANSWER-"Don't worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered questions with
minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact. What data should be included when
documenting the assessment? - ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior during
the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship? - ANSWER-The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
, The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient psychiatric unit. The client
states," Please don't tell anyone about my sexual abuse." Which nursing response
clearly outlines the professional nurse's responsibility related to confidentiality? -
ANSWER-"All the healthcare team is focusing on helping you. I will bring information to
the team that can assist them in planning your treatment"
Within professional scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advanced nurse
practice specialty? - ANSWER-Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWER-Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril).
Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse teach the
client about? - ANSWER-Sore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a benzodiazepine
to an anxious client? - ANSWER-The client has a history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. The
nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later the
nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law has
the nurse broken? - ANSWER-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once the client ingested
the medication, she decided that she did not want to die and she sought immediate
treatment. Once the client recovered from the physical effects of overdose, the client
voluntarily south inpatient mental health treatment. Which statement is true of voluntary
admission? - ANSWER-The client retains the right to request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique? - ANSWER-The nontherapeutic
technique of giving reassurance. (false reassurance)
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a friend and saying,
"I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which of the following rights has the
patient lost temporarily? - ANSWER-The right to leave the hospital without medical
approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control
over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which nursing
