Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 - Jersey College
Questions & Answers
the stereotyped repetition of words or phrases that may or may not have
meaning to the listener Answer-verbigeration
ideas that are related to one another based on sound or rhyming rather than
meaning. Answer-Clang associations
words invented by the client. Answer-Neologisms
a combination of jumbled words and phrases that are disconnected or
incoherent and make no sense to the listener. Answer-A word salad is:
Injustice that must be remedied by legal action Answer-Which is the
central focus of persecutory delusions?
oculogyric crisis. Answer-A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who
has schizophrenia. The client has been taking antipsychotic medications for 1
week when the nurse observes that the client's eyes are fixed on the ceiling. The
nurse interprets this finding as:
,Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 - Jersey College
Questions & Answers
suicide Answer-When developing the plan of care for a client with
schizophrenia who is in the acute phase of illness, the nurse understands that
the client is at high risk for what?
Clients are often misdiagnosed as having schizophrenia. Answer-A
psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting a review class for a group of
colleagues about schizoaffective disorder. The nurse determines that the class
was successful based on which description of the condition by the group?
Depression Answer-The nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom
disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse would be especially alert for
symptoms of what?
The etiology is unknown Answer-Which statement about the etiology of
somatic symptom disorder is accurate?
"It means that stress and/or emotions are causing your symptoms."
Answer-The client asks the nurse, "What does having psychosomatic
symptoms mean?" What is the nurse's best reply?
, Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 - Jersey College
Questions & Answers
Conversion disorder Answer-Which disorder is characterized by
unexplained, sudden deficits in sensory or motor function?
-The client is preoccupied with the self.
-The client reports having visited many physicians or hospitals.
-The client is reluctant to participate in psychiatric treatment programs.
Answer-A nurse is assessing a client with hypochondriasis. Which signs
could the nurse expect to find in the client? Select all that apply.
Manifestation of physical symptoms from psychological distress Answer-
Which best describes the concept of somatization?
Malingering Answer-Which occurs when an individual intentionally
produces illness symptoms to avoid work?
Factitious disorder Answer-In which disorder is the individual motivated
solely by the desire to become a health care client?
Questions & Answers
the stereotyped repetition of words or phrases that may or may not have
meaning to the listener Answer-verbigeration
ideas that are related to one another based on sound or rhyming rather than
meaning. Answer-Clang associations
words invented by the client. Answer-Neologisms
a combination of jumbled words and phrases that are disconnected or
incoherent and make no sense to the listener. Answer-A word salad is:
Injustice that must be remedied by legal action Answer-Which is the
central focus of persecutory delusions?
oculogyric crisis. Answer-A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who
has schizophrenia. The client has been taking antipsychotic medications for 1
week when the nurse observes that the client's eyes are fixed on the ceiling. The
nurse interprets this finding as:
,Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 - Jersey College
Questions & Answers
suicide Answer-When developing the plan of care for a client with
schizophrenia who is in the acute phase of illness, the nurse understands that
the client is at high risk for what?
Clients are often misdiagnosed as having schizophrenia. Answer-A
psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting a review class for a group of
colleagues about schizoaffective disorder. The nurse determines that the class
was successful based on which description of the condition by the group?
Depression Answer-The nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom
disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse would be especially alert for
symptoms of what?
The etiology is unknown Answer-Which statement about the etiology of
somatic symptom disorder is accurate?
"It means that stress and/or emotions are causing your symptoms."
Answer-The client asks the nurse, "What does having psychosomatic
symptoms mean?" What is the nurse's best reply?
, Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 - Jersey College
Questions & Answers
Conversion disorder Answer-Which disorder is characterized by
unexplained, sudden deficits in sensory or motor function?
-The client is preoccupied with the self.
-The client reports having visited many physicians or hospitals.
-The client is reluctant to participate in psychiatric treatment programs.
Answer-A nurse is assessing a client with hypochondriasis. Which signs
could the nurse expect to find in the client? Select all that apply.
Manifestation of physical symptoms from psychological distress Answer-
Which best describes the concept of somatization?
Malingering Answer-Which occurs when an individual intentionally
produces illness symptoms to avoid work?
Factitious disorder Answer-In which disorder is the individual motivated
solely by the desire to become a health care client?
