Mental Health Davis Advantage Quiz Bank 2024
[VERIFIED]
Which is the outcome of neurodegeneration in the nigrostriatal pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parkinson's Disease
Depression is a risk factor for which condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ashma
Which conditions can be effectively treated with the use of antianxiety agents? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Status Epilepticus
Skeletal Muscle Spasms
Acute Alcohol withdrawl
Which characteristic symptoms might a client who has social anxiety disorder exhibit? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-The client has a fear of using public restrooms
the client is afraid to present a speech in an auditorium
The client gets embarraseed during stage performances
Which statement made by the inexperienced nurse requires correction regarding education in
psychiatric nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only nurses who plan to enter psych nursing need to have
background in that area
A client whose husband is diagnosed with schizophrenia states, "My husband attacked me last night, and
he suspects me of having an extramarital affair." The nurse concludes that the client's husband is
exhibiting which type of delusional disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Jealous
The nurse suspects a client with multiple sclerosis has underlying depression. Which symptoms indicate
this diagnosis in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Agitation and restlessness
,Which antidepressant therapy requires the administration of a short-acting anesthetic before initiating
the therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-ECT
Which finding in the client in the psychiatric unit enables the nurse to reach the conclusion that the
client is in the premorbid phase of schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient is very shy and
withdrawn
Which additional symptoms would a client report that may also be signs of depression? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain
Lack of Energy
Feelings of helplessness
The nurse manager on a mental health unit discusses defensive medicine with a new nurse. Which
description by the new nurse provides an accurate definition of defensive medicine? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The performance of the required minimum number of interventions
A client with an opioid addiction is likely to seek care in which facility first? - CORRECT ANSWER-General
medical facility
After assessing a client with a psychiatric illness, the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing
paranoid delusions. Which client response is consistent with this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I won't
eat this food. I know it is poisoned."
Which signs and symptoms indicate that the client has disturbed sensory perception? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Disorientation and Auditory hallucinations
The nurse is caring for a client who is a musician experiencing a state of depression following the death
of a spouse. The nurse tells the client, You need to refocus on your music. Which statement made by the
client after a few days indicates effective nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will now be able to
record good music for my upcoming album
, Which indicates that the client is experiencing fear? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client has a vague uneasy
feeling of discomfort from a specific danger
The nurse is caring for a client with mania who is on lithium carbonate therapy. The nurse monitors the
client's skin turgor daily. Which sign or symptom observed in the client supports this nursing
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dehydration
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who reports auditory hallucinations. The nurse teaches
the client to say "Leave me alone" whenever the voices are speaking. Which is the specific outcome of
this nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client gains conscious control over the hallucinations
Which medications may cause substance-induced anxiety disorder? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypotics, anxiolytics, amphetamines
A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client with major depressive disorder. Which medications are
contraindicated for use with this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-paroxetine, duloxetine,
citalopram
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. During interaction with the client, the
nurse suspects that the client is in the delirious mania stage. Which statement made by the client
supports the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Go away! Leave me alone.
I don't want to go into that bathroom because someone is in there and planning to kill me.
I saw a demon standing in front of me
A client has neurodegeneration in the regions of the locus ceruleus and frontal cortex. Which
physiological process does the nurse expect to be altered in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cognitive
interpreatations
Which instruction given by the nurse would be beneficial to the client with the management of hair-
pulling disorder? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen to soft music
Hold a paperweight
[VERIFIED]
Which is the outcome of neurodegeneration in the nigrostriatal pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parkinson's Disease
Depression is a risk factor for which condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ashma
Which conditions can be effectively treated with the use of antianxiety agents? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Status Epilepticus
Skeletal Muscle Spasms
Acute Alcohol withdrawl
Which characteristic symptoms might a client who has social anxiety disorder exhibit? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-The client has a fear of using public restrooms
the client is afraid to present a speech in an auditorium
The client gets embarraseed during stage performances
Which statement made by the inexperienced nurse requires correction regarding education in
psychiatric nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only nurses who plan to enter psych nursing need to have
background in that area
A client whose husband is diagnosed with schizophrenia states, "My husband attacked me last night, and
he suspects me of having an extramarital affair." The nurse concludes that the client's husband is
exhibiting which type of delusional disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Jealous
The nurse suspects a client with multiple sclerosis has underlying depression. Which symptoms indicate
this diagnosis in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Agitation and restlessness
,Which antidepressant therapy requires the administration of a short-acting anesthetic before initiating
the therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-ECT
Which finding in the client in the psychiatric unit enables the nurse to reach the conclusion that the
client is in the premorbid phase of schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient is very shy and
withdrawn
Which additional symptoms would a client report that may also be signs of depression? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain
Lack of Energy
Feelings of helplessness
The nurse manager on a mental health unit discusses defensive medicine with a new nurse. Which
description by the new nurse provides an accurate definition of defensive medicine? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The performance of the required minimum number of interventions
A client with an opioid addiction is likely to seek care in which facility first? - CORRECT ANSWER-General
medical facility
After assessing a client with a psychiatric illness, the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing
paranoid delusions. Which client response is consistent with this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I won't
eat this food. I know it is poisoned."
Which signs and symptoms indicate that the client has disturbed sensory perception? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Disorientation and Auditory hallucinations
The nurse is caring for a client who is a musician experiencing a state of depression following the death
of a spouse. The nurse tells the client, You need to refocus on your music. Which statement made by the
client after a few days indicates effective nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will now be able to
record good music for my upcoming album
, Which indicates that the client is experiencing fear? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client has a vague uneasy
feeling of discomfort from a specific danger
The nurse is caring for a client with mania who is on lithium carbonate therapy. The nurse monitors the
client's skin turgor daily. Which sign or symptom observed in the client supports this nursing
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dehydration
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who reports auditory hallucinations. The nurse teaches
the client to say "Leave me alone" whenever the voices are speaking. Which is the specific outcome of
this nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client gains conscious control over the hallucinations
Which medications may cause substance-induced anxiety disorder? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypotics, anxiolytics, amphetamines
A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client with major depressive disorder. Which medications are
contraindicated for use with this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-paroxetine, duloxetine,
citalopram
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. During interaction with the client, the
nurse suspects that the client is in the delirious mania stage. Which statement made by the client
supports the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Go away! Leave me alone.
I don't want to go into that bathroom because someone is in there and planning to kill me.
I saw a demon standing in front of me
A client has neurodegeneration in the regions of the locus ceruleus and frontal cortex. Which
physiological process does the nurse expect to be altered in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cognitive
interpreatations
Which instruction given by the nurse would be beneficial to the client with the management of hair-
pulling disorder? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen to soft music
Hold a paperweight
