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NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
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Which statement about mental health Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and the group defining it
illness is accurate? 3 multiple choice options
A client states she is returning to Tell me more about your plan 3 multiple choice options
school next semester and has some
concerns.
Which of the following would
be considered the most
therapeutic response by the
nurse?
The client states his assigned nurse Transference 3 multiple choice options
reminds him of his very stern aunt. This
statement is an example of what type of
issue that can occur in the nurse-client
relationship?
A client becomes agitated and shouts You need to stay calm. You are responsible for your behavior
at the nurse, "If you come any closer, I
will hit you." What is the best response by 3 multiple choice options
the nurse?
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.75 mL 3 multiple choice options
haloperidol 75 mg IM per week. Available
is haloperidol 100 mg/mL for injection.
How many mL would the nurse
administer per dose (round to the
nearest tenth)?
A mental health technician asks the Psychiatrists use criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine Mental Disorders (DSM)
which
3 multiple choice options
diagnosis to give to a client?" Which is the
nurse's best response?
What is the situation in which the A duty to warn a client's potential victims of harm 3 multiple choice options
Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) rule can
be breached?
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An adult client is grieving about the loss I would be better off dead 3 multiple choice options
of his spouse. Which statement by
the
client would warrant immediate nursing
intervention?
A client admitted to the inpatient Advocating for the client 3 multiple choice options
psychiatric hospital wants to try a holistic
approach to her treatment instead of
the provider's suggested plan. The
nurse will talk to the provider about
the holistic
treatment being incorporated into her
care. Which ethical principle is the
nurse following?
Depressed 1 multiple choice option
Which of the following terms could be
used to describe and document a client's
Stupor
mood on a mental health assessment?
(Select all that apply)
Irritable
During a nurse-client interaction, the The nurse falsely reassures the client 2 multiple choice options
nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of
the following would represent the use of The nurse changes the subject
a non-therapeutic response? (Select all
that apply) The nurse uses probing
A client receiving cognitive behavior Automatic thoughts occur rapidly in a situation and without rational analysis
therapy (CBT) is being introduced to the
concepts guiding the therapy. Which
3 multiple choice options
statement best explains automatic
thoughts?
Which nursing actions demonstrate Respecting the client's decision not to have treatments 3 multiple choice options
the ethical principles of autonomy?
Which statement by the nurse It's important to check for congruence in verbal and nonverbal responses
demonstrates an understanding of
3 multiple choice options
nonverbal communication?
A client asks the nurse about the purpose Interaction with others and feedback often help in gaining insight
of group therapy. Which is the best
3 multiple choice options
response by the nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client preparing to What have you done in the past to relieve or reduce your anxiety during the
access the client's implanted medication procedure?
port (Mediport). The client states, "Every
time I have to have my port accessed,
I get extremely anxious and have
3 multiple choice options
heart
palpitations." Which response by the
nurse would be most appropriate for the
assessment stage of crisis interventions?
nurse is caring for a devout Catholic on Risk for spiritual distress 3 multiple choice options
the psychiatric unit. The client has been
unable to attend mass and receive
communion. Which nursing diagnosis
would be most relevant to this situation?
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NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Leave the first rating
Save
Terms in this set (70)
Which statement about mental health Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and the group defining it
illness is accurate? 3 multiple choice options
A client states she is returning to Tell me more about your plan 3 multiple choice options
school next semester and has some
concerns.
Which of the following would
be considered the most
therapeutic response by the
nurse?
The client states his assigned nurse Transference 3 multiple choice options
reminds him of his very stern aunt. This
statement is an example of what type of
issue that can occur in the nurse-client
relationship?
A client becomes agitated and shouts You need to stay calm. You are responsible for your behavior
at the nurse, "If you come any closer, I
will hit you." What is the best response by 3 multiple choice options
the nurse?
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.75 mL 3 multiple choice options
haloperidol 75 mg IM per week. Available
is haloperidol 100 mg/mL for injection.
How many mL would the nurse
administer per dose (round to the
nearest tenth)?
A mental health technician asks the Psychiatrists use criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine Mental Disorders (DSM)
which
3 multiple choice options
diagnosis to give to a client?" Which is the
nurse's best response?
What is the situation in which the A duty to warn a client's potential victims of harm 3 multiple choice options
Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) rule can
be breached?
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An adult client is grieving about the loss I would be better off dead 3 multiple choice options
of his spouse. Which statement by
the
client would warrant immediate nursing
intervention?
A client admitted to the inpatient Advocating for the client 3 multiple choice options
psychiatric hospital wants to try a holistic
approach to her treatment instead of
the provider's suggested plan. The
nurse will talk to the provider about
the holistic
treatment being incorporated into her
care. Which ethical principle is the
nurse following?
Depressed 1 multiple choice option
Which of the following terms could be
used to describe and document a client's
Stupor
mood on a mental health assessment?
(Select all that apply)
Irritable
During a nurse-client interaction, the The nurse falsely reassures the client 2 multiple choice options
nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of
the following would represent the use of The nurse changes the subject
a non-therapeutic response? (Select all
that apply) The nurse uses probing
A client receiving cognitive behavior Automatic thoughts occur rapidly in a situation and without rational analysis
therapy (CBT) is being introduced to the
concepts guiding the therapy. Which
3 multiple choice options
statement best explains automatic
thoughts?
Which nursing actions demonstrate Respecting the client's decision not to have treatments 3 multiple choice options
the ethical principles of autonomy?
Which statement by the nurse It's important to check for congruence in verbal and nonverbal responses
demonstrates an understanding of
3 multiple choice options
nonverbal communication?
A client asks the nurse about the purpose Interaction with others and feedback often help in gaining insight
of group therapy. Which is the best
3 multiple choice options
response by the nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client preparing to What have you done in the past to relieve or reduce your anxiety during the
access the client's implanted medication procedure?
port (Mediport). The client states, "Every
time I have to have my port accessed,
I get extremely anxious and have
3 multiple choice options
heart
palpitations." Which response by the
nurse would be most appropriate for the
assessment stage of crisis interventions?
nurse is caring for a devout Catholic on Risk for spiritual distress 3 multiple choice options
the psychiatric unit. The client has been
unable to attend mass and receive
communion. Which nursing diagnosis
would be most relevant to this situation?
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