RASMUSSEN: MENTAL
HEALTH EXAM 1
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
a) To classify mental health disorders based on their severity
b) To provide a comprehensive list of psychiatric medications
c) To guide healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health disorders
d) To describe the best treatment plans for mental illnesses
Answer: c) To guide healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health disorders
,2. Which of the following is a common symptom of major depressive disorder?
a) Excessive energy and talkativeness
b) Difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities
c) Hallucinations and delusions
d) Sudden changes in appetite, with rapid weight gain
Answer: b) Difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities
3. A nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which
intervention is most appropriate to help manage the client's anxiety?
a) Encourage the client to avoid thinking about the source of anxiety
b) Use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or guided imagery
c) Suggest that the client confront all anxiety-producing situations immediately
d) Ignore the client's anxious behavior to avoid reinforcing it
Answer: b) Use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or guided imagery
4. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?
a) "Tell me more about the voices you are hearing."
b) "I understand that you're hearing voices, but you need to focus on reality."
c) "The voices will stop once you relax."
d) "There are no voices, so please stop talking about them."
Answer: a) "Tell me more about the voices you are hearing."
5. A patient with bipolar disorder has been prescribed lithium. Which of the
following assessments is most important for the nurse to monitor?
,a) Blood pressure
b) Serum lithium levels
c) Blood glucose levels
d) Oxygen saturation levels
Answer: b) Serum lithium levels
6. Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used by individuals with
borderline personality disorder?
a) Sublimation
b) Repression
c) Splitting
d) Projection
Answer: c) Splitting
7. A nurse is educating a client about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of
the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a) "CBT helps me identify and change negative thinking patterns."
b) "CBT focuses on medications to alter brain chemistry."
c) "CBT helps me learn coping strategies for stressful situations."
d) "CBT can help me develop healthier behaviors and thoughts."
Answer: b) "CBT focuses on medications to alter brain chemistry."
8. A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports feeling "on edge" and
frequently startled. Which of the following interventions would be most helpful?
a) Provide the client with a safe, quiet environment
b) Encourage the client to avoid discussing traumatic events
, c) Have the client perform a physical activity to release tension
d) Recommend the client seek emergency psychiatric help immediately
Answer: a) Provide the client with a safe, quiet environment
9. Which of the following is a common characteristic of obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)?
a) Uncontrollable urges to perform certain rituals or behaviors
b) Frequent mood swings and rapid shifts in energy
c) Delusions of grandeur or persecutory thoughts
d) Overeating and then purging to control weight
Answer: a) Uncontrollable urges to perform certain rituals or behaviors
10. Which of the following best describes the difference between a psychiatrist and a
psychologist?
a) Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, while psychologists are not
b) Psychiatrists provide therapy, while psychologists focus solely on diagnosis
c) Psychiatrists typically focus on mental health disorders, while psychologists focus
on physical health
d) Psychiatrists conduct research, while psychologists offer clinical care
Answer: a) Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, while psychologists
are not11. A client with a history of alcohol use disorder is being discharged from the
hospital. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
discharge teaching?
a) "It is okay to have one or two drinks occasionally."
b) "Avoid all alcohol, including non-alcoholic beverages."
c) "Drinking in moderation is acceptable as long as you don't binge."
HEALTH EXAM 1
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
a) To classify mental health disorders based on their severity
b) To provide a comprehensive list of psychiatric medications
c) To guide healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health disorders
d) To describe the best treatment plans for mental illnesses
Answer: c) To guide healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health disorders
,2. Which of the following is a common symptom of major depressive disorder?
a) Excessive energy and talkativeness
b) Difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities
c) Hallucinations and delusions
d) Sudden changes in appetite, with rapid weight gain
Answer: b) Difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities
3. A nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which
intervention is most appropriate to help manage the client's anxiety?
a) Encourage the client to avoid thinking about the source of anxiety
b) Use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or guided imagery
c) Suggest that the client confront all anxiety-producing situations immediately
d) Ignore the client's anxious behavior to avoid reinforcing it
Answer: b) Use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or guided imagery
4. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?
a) "Tell me more about the voices you are hearing."
b) "I understand that you're hearing voices, but you need to focus on reality."
c) "The voices will stop once you relax."
d) "There are no voices, so please stop talking about them."
Answer: a) "Tell me more about the voices you are hearing."
5. A patient with bipolar disorder has been prescribed lithium. Which of the
following assessments is most important for the nurse to monitor?
,a) Blood pressure
b) Serum lithium levels
c) Blood glucose levels
d) Oxygen saturation levels
Answer: b) Serum lithium levels
6. Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used by individuals with
borderline personality disorder?
a) Sublimation
b) Repression
c) Splitting
d) Projection
Answer: c) Splitting
7. A nurse is educating a client about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of
the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a) "CBT helps me identify and change negative thinking patterns."
b) "CBT focuses on medications to alter brain chemistry."
c) "CBT helps me learn coping strategies for stressful situations."
d) "CBT can help me develop healthier behaviors and thoughts."
Answer: b) "CBT focuses on medications to alter brain chemistry."
8. A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports feeling "on edge" and
frequently startled. Which of the following interventions would be most helpful?
a) Provide the client with a safe, quiet environment
b) Encourage the client to avoid discussing traumatic events
, c) Have the client perform a physical activity to release tension
d) Recommend the client seek emergency psychiatric help immediately
Answer: a) Provide the client with a safe, quiet environment
9. Which of the following is a common characteristic of obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)?
a) Uncontrollable urges to perform certain rituals or behaviors
b) Frequent mood swings and rapid shifts in energy
c) Delusions of grandeur or persecutory thoughts
d) Overeating and then purging to control weight
Answer: a) Uncontrollable urges to perform certain rituals or behaviors
10. Which of the following best describes the difference between a psychiatrist and a
psychologist?
a) Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, while psychologists are not
b) Psychiatrists provide therapy, while psychologists focus solely on diagnosis
c) Psychiatrists typically focus on mental health disorders, while psychologists focus
on physical health
d) Psychiatrists conduct research, while psychologists offer clinical care
Answer: a) Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, while psychologists
are not11. A client with a history of alcohol use disorder is being discharged from the
hospital. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
discharge teaching?
a) "It is okay to have one or two drinks occasionally."
b) "Avoid all alcohol, including non-alcoholic beverages."
c) "Drinking in moderation is acceptable as long as you don't binge."
