Assessment
-
Exam
2
-
Mental
Health
-
Practice
Questions
The
nursing
instructor
talks
with
the
student
nurse
in
the
adult
psychiatric
unit.
The
student
tells
the
instructor
that
the
cradle
cap
appears
to
be
around
a
specific
client's
face.
The
instructor
explains
that
this
may
be
an
indication
of
long-term
lack
of
care
as
a
consequence
of
what
disorder?
Schizophrenia
A
young
woman
comes
to
you
with
a
cut
on
her
finger
caused
by
the
lid
of
a
can
she
was
opening.
She
is
pacing
about
the
room,
crying
loudly,
and
through
her
sobs
she
says,
"My
career
as
a
pianist
is
finished!"
Which
personality
type
exhibits
these
features?
A)
Narcissistic
B)
Paranoid
C)
Histrionic
D)
Avoidant
The
theatrical
nature
of
her
behavior
as
well
as
her
overreaction
lead
to
a
diagnosis
of
histrionic
character
disorder.
Which
question
is
appropriate
for
a
nurse
to
ask
a
client
to
assess
the
client's
recent
memory?
"What
did
you
eat
for
breakfast
today?"
A
24-year-old
secretary
comes
to
your
clinic,
complaining
of
difficulty
sleeping,
severe
nightmares,
and
irritability.
She
states
it
all
began
6
months
ago
when
she
went
to
a
fast
food
restaurant
at
midnight.
While
she
was
waiting
in
her
car
a
man
entered
through
the
passenger
door
and
put
a
gun
to
her
head.
He
had
her
drive
to
a
remote
area,
where
he
took
her
money
and
threatened
to
kill
her.
When
the
gun
jammed
he
panicked
and
ran
off.
Ever
since
this
occurred
the patient
has
been
having
these
symptoms.
She
states
she
jumps
at
every
noise
and
refuses
to
drive
at
night.
She
states
her
anxiety
has
had
such
a
marked
influence
on
her
job
performance
she
is
afraid
she
will
be
fired.
She
denies
any
recent
illnesses
or
injuries.
Her
past
medical
history
is
unremarkable.
On
examination
you
find
a
nervous
woman
appearing
her
stated
age.
Her
physical
examination
is
unremarkable.
You
recommend
medication
and
counseling.
What
anxiety
disorder
to
you
think
this
young
woman
has?
A)
Specific
phobia
B)
Acute
stress
disorder
C)
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
D)
Generalized
anxiety
disorder
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
is
the
fearful
response
(nightmares,
avoidance
of
areas,
irritability)
to
an
event
that
occurred
at
least
1
month
prior
to
presentation.
The
patient's
fears
and
reactions
cause
marked
distress
and
impair
social
and
occupational
functions.
While
conducting
a
mental
status
history,
the
nurse
notes
that
the
patient
is
articulate,
makes
spontaneous
comments,
and
speaks
at
a
normal
rate.
For
which
section
of
the
history
is
this
information
important?
Speech
and
language
An
older
patient
is
demonstrating
mental
status
changes.
Which
question
would
the
nurse
ask
when
conducting
a
mini-mental
state
examination
of
this
patient?
"What
is
today's
date?"
When
assessing
the
client's
ability
to
make
sound
judgments,
what
question
should
the
nurse
ask?
"How
do
you
plan
to
pay
rent
if
you
lose
your
job?"
A
19-year-old
college
student,
Todd,
comes
to
the
clinic
with
his
mother,
who
is
concerned
that
there
is
something
seriously
wrong
with
him.
She
states
that
for
the
past
6
months,
her
son's
behaviour
has
become
peculiar,
and
that
he
has
flunked
out
of
college.
Todd
denies
any
recent
illness
or
injuries.
His
past
medical
-
Exam
2
-
Mental
Health
-
Practice
Questions
The
nursing
instructor
talks
with
the
student
nurse
in
the
adult
psychiatric
unit.
The
student
tells
the
instructor
that
the
cradle
cap
appears
to
be
around
a
specific
client's
face.
The
instructor
explains
that
this
may
be
an
indication
of
long-term
lack
of
care
as
a
consequence
of
what
disorder?
Schizophrenia
A
young
woman
comes
to
you
with
a
cut
on
her
finger
caused
by
the
lid
of
a
can
she
was
opening.
She
is
pacing
about
the
room,
crying
loudly,
and
through
her
sobs
she
says,
"My
career
as
a
pianist
is
finished!"
Which
personality
type
exhibits
these
features?
A)
Narcissistic
B)
Paranoid
C)
Histrionic
D)
Avoidant
The
theatrical
nature
of
her
behavior
as
well
as
her
overreaction
lead
to
a
diagnosis
of
histrionic
character
disorder.
Which
question
is
appropriate
for
a
nurse
to
ask
a
client
to
assess
the
client's
recent
memory?
"What
did
you
eat
for
breakfast
today?"
A
24-year-old
secretary
comes
to
your
clinic,
complaining
of
difficulty
sleeping,
severe
nightmares,
and
irritability.
She
states
it
all
began
6
months
ago
when
she
went
to
a
fast
food
restaurant
at
midnight.
While
she
was
waiting
in
her
car
a
man
entered
through
the
passenger
door
and
put
a
gun
to
her
head.
He
had
her
drive
to
a
remote
area,
where
he
took
her
money
and
threatened
to
kill
her.
When
the
gun
jammed
he
panicked
and
ran
off.
Ever
since
this
occurred
the patient
has
been
having
these
symptoms.
She
states
she
jumps
at
every
noise
and
refuses
to
drive
at
night.
She
states
her
anxiety
has
had
such
a
marked
influence
on
her
job
performance
she
is
afraid
she
will
be
fired.
She
denies
any
recent
illnesses
or
injuries.
Her
past
medical
history
is
unremarkable.
On
examination
you
find
a
nervous
woman
appearing
her
stated
age.
Her
physical
examination
is
unremarkable.
You
recommend
medication
and
counseling.
What
anxiety
disorder
to
you
think
this
young
woman
has?
A)
Specific
phobia
B)
Acute
stress
disorder
C)
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
D)
Generalized
anxiety
disorder
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
is
the
fearful
response
(nightmares,
avoidance
of
areas,
irritability)
to
an
event
that
occurred
at
least
1
month
prior
to
presentation.
The
patient's
fears
and
reactions
cause
marked
distress
and
impair
social
and
occupational
functions.
While
conducting
a
mental
status
history,
the
nurse
notes
that
the
patient
is
articulate,
makes
spontaneous
comments,
and
speaks
at
a
normal
rate.
For
which
section
of
the
history
is
this
information
important?
Speech
and
language
An
older
patient
is
demonstrating
mental
status
changes.
Which
question
would
the
nurse
ask
when
conducting
a
mini-mental
state
examination
of
this
patient?
"What
is
today's
date?"
When
assessing
the
client's
ability
to
make
sound
judgments,
what
question
should
the
nurse
ask?
"How
do
you
plan
to
pay
rent
if
you
lose
your
job?"
A
19-year-old
college
student,
Todd,
comes
to
the
clinic
with
his
mother,
who
is
concerned
that
there
is
something
seriously
wrong
with
him.
She
states
that
for
the
past
6
months,
her
son's
behaviour
has
become
peculiar,
and
that
he
has
flunked
out
of
college.
Todd
denies
any
recent
illness
or
injuries.
His
past
medical
