RN Mental Health Online Practice 2026
A with NGN
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of substance use disorder and was
involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility. When the nurse attempts to administer
oral lorazepam, the client refuses to take the medication and becomes physically
aggressive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answerDo not
administer the lorazepam.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has made frequent suicide
attempts. Which of the following statements indicates the client has a decreased risk for
suicide? - answer"It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests
information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make? - answerIt is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or
others."
During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient setting, a nurse identifies
that the client is maintaining eye contact and leaning forward. Which of the following
assumptions should the nurse make based on the client's nonverbal behaviors? -
answerThe client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify
the provider? - answerThe client reports an inability to breathe easily.
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings
indicating lithium toxicity? - answerA client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L
nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when
communicating with this client? - answerSet realistic limits on the client's behavior.
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from the guardian of a school-
age child who has been taking atomoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects
reported by the guardian is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? -
answerDark urine
, A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the
nurse complete an incident report? - answerclient was administered one-half of the
prescribed dose of medication.
A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia to an acute care setting. When the
nurse questions the client regarding their admission, the client states, "I'm red, in the
head, and I'm going to bed!" The nurse should document the client's speech pattern as
which of the following? - answerClang association
A nurse is communicating with a client in an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the
following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of active listening? -
answerAttention to body language
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client whose sibling is the primary
caregiver. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible
indicator of neglect? - answerInappropriate dress
A nurse is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect during the admission assessment? -
answerorthostatic hypotension
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and is receiving
behavioral therapy through operant conditioning. Which of the following client behaviors
indicates effectiveness of the therapy? - answerRefrains from manipulating others to
earn dining room privileges
A nurse is updating the client's plan of care. For each of the following potential nursing
interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated, nonessential, or
contraindicated for the client. - answerWhen addressing the client, approach them from
the front when possible
ANTICIPATED
Use a vest restraint to keep the client in a medical recliner.CONTRAINDICATED
Decrease sensory stimulation.ANTICIPATED
Give directions to the client slowly and in a moderate tone of voice.ANTICIPATED
Assign the client to a room near the nurses' station.ANTICIPATED
Provide the client with high-calorie protein drinks hourly.NONESSENTIAL
Ensure the bed is kept at a working height for the nurse. CONTRAINDICATED
A with NGN
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of substance use disorder and was
involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility. When the nurse attempts to administer
oral lorazepam, the client refuses to take the medication and becomes physically
aggressive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answerDo not
administer the lorazepam.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has made frequent suicide
attempts. Which of the following statements indicates the client has a decreased risk for
suicide? - answer"It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests
information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make? - answerIt is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or
others."
During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient setting, a nurse identifies
that the client is maintaining eye contact and leaning forward. Which of the following
assumptions should the nurse make based on the client's nonverbal behaviors? -
answerThe client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify
the provider? - answerThe client reports an inability to breathe easily.
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings
indicating lithium toxicity? - answerA client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L
nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when
communicating with this client? - answerSet realistic limits on the client's behavior.
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from the guardian of a school-
age child who has been taking atomoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects
reported by the guardian is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? -
answerDark urine
, A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the
nurse complete an incident report? - answerclient was administered one-half of the
prescribed dose of medication.
A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia to an acute care setting. When the
nurse questions the client regarding their admission, the client states, "I'm red, in the
head, and I'm going to bed!" The nurse should document the client's speech pattern as
which of the following? - answerClang association
A nurse is communicating with a client in an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the
following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of active listening? -
answerAttention to body language
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client whose sibling is the primary
caregiver. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible
indicator of neglect? - answerInappropriate dress
A nurse is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect during the admission assessment? -
answerorthostatic hypotension
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and is receiving
behavioral therapy through operant conditioning. Which of the following client behaviors
indicates effectiveness of the therapy? - answerRefrains from manipulating others to
earn dining room privileges
A nurse is updating the client's plan of care. For each of the following potential nursing
interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated, nonessential, or
contraindicated for the client. - answerWhen addressing the client, approach them from
the front when possible
ANTICIPATED
Use a vest restraint to keep the client in a medical recliner.CONTRAINDICATED
Decrease sensory stimulation.ANTICIPATED
Give directions to the client slowly and in a moderate tone of voice.ANTICIPATED
Assign the client to a room near the nurses' station.ANTICIPATED
Provide the client with high-calorie protein drinks hourly.NONESSENTIAL
Ensure the bed is kept at a working height for the nurse. CONTRAINDICATED
