NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 1
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Q1. A nurse is using therapeutic communication with a depressed client. Which response is
appropriate?
A. “Don’t worry; everything will be fine.”
→ B. “I’m here for you. Tell me more about what you’re feeling.” CORRECT ANSWER
C. “Try not to think about it.”
D. “Why do you feel that way?”
Q2. During the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, the nurse should:
→ A. Establish trust and set boundaries CORRECT ANSWER
B. Explore past traumas
C. Interpret client behavior
D. Terminate the relationship
Q3. Which of the following is an example of active listening?
A. Offering advice when needed
→ B. Maintaining eye contact and using minimal encouragers CORRECT ANSWER
C. Asking multiple questions at once
D. Writing down everything the client says
, Q4. Which statement by a nurse is an example of a nontherapeutic response?
→ A. “You should try harder to get better.” CORRECT ANSWER
B. “I understand this is difficult for you.”
C. “Let’s talk about what happened.”
D. “What do you think would help?”
Q5. A nurse is building rapport with a withdrawn patient. Which approach is best?
→ A. Offer brief, frequent contact with a calm presence CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ask them questions about their past
C. Sit silently for long periods
D. Use humor to build trust
Q6. Which of the following promotes therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply)
→ ☐ Restating what the client says CORRECT ANSWER
☐ Asking “why” questions
→ ☐ Using silence when appropriate CORRECT ANSWER
→ ☐ Active listening CORRECT ANSWER
Q7. The working phase of the therapeutic relationship includes:
→ A. Promoting problem-solving skills CORRECT ANSWER
B. Establishing goals
C. Discussing termination
D. Identifying roles
Q8. A client asks the nurse for personal contact after discharge. The best response is:
→ A. "Our relationship must stay professional, and I can’t continue contact after discharge."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. “Let’s keep in touch on social media.”
C. “That’s fine, as long as we’re just friends.”
D. “We’ll see how things go.”
Q9. A client becomes angry and threatens to hit the nurse. What is the most appropriate action?
→ A. Maintain a safe distance and call for assistance CORRECT ANSWER
B. Physically restrain the client
C. Leave the room immediately
D. Yell for the client to calm down
(2025–2026 Edition): Expert-Curated
Study Guide with Verified Answers for
Guaranteed Success – A+ Graded
Content
Q1. A nurse is using therapeutic communication with a depressed client. Which response is
appropriate?
A. “Don’t worry; everything will be fine.”
→ B. “I’m here for you. Tell me more about what you’re feeling.” CORRECT ANSWER
C. “Try not to think about it.”
D. “Why do you feel that way?”
Q2. During the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, the nurse should:
→ A. Establish trust and set boundaries CORRECT ANSWER
B. Explore past traumas
C. Interpret client behavior
D. Terminate the relationship
Q3. Which of the following is an example of active listening?
A. Offering advice when needed
→ B. Maintaining eye contact and using minimal encouragers CORRECT ANSWER
C. Asking multiple questions at once
D. Writing down everything the client says
, Q4. Which statement by a nurse is an example of a nontherapeutic response?
→ A. “You should try harder to get better.” CORRECT ANSWER
B. “I understand this is difficult for you.”
C. “Let’s talk about what happened.”
D. “What do you think would help?”
Q5. A nurse is building rapport with a withdrawn patient. Which approach is best?
→ A. Offer brief, frequent contact with a calm presence CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ask them questions about their past
C. Sit silently for long periods
D. Use humor to build trust
Q6. Which of the following promotes therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply)
→ ☐ Restating what the client says CORRECT ANSWER
☐ Asking “why” questions
→ ☐ Using silence when appropriate CORRECT ANSWER
→ ☐ Active listening CORRECT ANSWER
Q7. The working phase of the therapeutic relationship includes:
→ A. Promoting problem-solving skills CORRECT ANSWER
B. Establishing goals
C. Discussing termination
D. Identifying roles
Q8. A client asks the nurse for personal contact after discharge. The best response is:
→ A. "Our relationship must stay professional, and I can’t continue contact after discharge."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. “Let’s keep in touch on social media.”
C. “That’s fine, as long as we’re just friends.”
D. “We’ll see how things go.”
Q9. A client becomes angry and threatens to hit the nurse. What is the most appropriate action?
→ A. Maintain a safe distance and call for assistance CORRECT ANSWER
B. Physically restrain the client
C. Leave the room immediately
D. Yell for the client to calm down
