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NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A researcher tells the nurse that she would like a patient to
participate in a study on the effects of a new medication. The
nurse's responsibility in regard to this study is: - ANSWER-To
assess whether the patient has the ability and legal right to give
informed consent.
A nurse is performing a mental health assessment on an adult
client. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which client
action would demonstrate the highest achievement in terms of
mental health? - ANSWER-Possessing a feeling of self-fulfillment
and realizing full potential.
A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the
nurse-patient relationship differs from other interpersonal
relationships. Which is the nurse's best explanation? - ANSWER-
"The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse
and patient; but solutions are implemented by the patient"
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A client who is very dirty and has an offensive odor refused to
take a shower when he was admitted to the psychiatric inpatient
unit of the hospital. He yelled, "No, no, no bath!" when two staff
members carried him into the shower and made him wash himself
thoroughly before allowing him to leave the shower area. Which of
these statements is correct regarding this patient's rights? -
ANSWER-This was a violation of the patients rights because the
patient was restrained by force.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of
schizophrenia and takes a typical antipsychotic agent daily. Which
assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential adverse
effect of a typical antipsychotic medications? - ANSWER-
Temperature of 101F
Using Erickson's theory of personality development, which of the
following task occur with teenagers during puberty? - ANSWER-
Identifying oneself from one's parents.
According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate
with predominance of the superego? - ANSWER-"I don't ever
cheat on tests; its wrong"
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An inpatient psychiatric physician treating clients omits treatment
options for those without insurance. Which violation of an ethical
principle should a nurse recognize in this situation? - ANSWER-
Justice
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may
belittle the client's feelings and concerns? - ANSWER-"Don't
worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered
questions with minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact.
What data should be included when documenting the
assessment? - ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior
during the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working
phase of the nurse-client relationship? - ANSWER-The client
gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
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The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient
psychiatric unit. The client states," Please don't tell anyone about
my sexual abuse." Which nursing response clearly outlines the
professional nurse's responsibility related to confidentiality? -
ANSWER-"All the healthcare team is focusing on helping you. I
will bring information to the team that can assist them in planning
your treatment"
Within professional scope of practice, which function is exclusive
to the advanced nurse practice specialty? - ANSWER-Using
psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
A physically healthy, 35-year-old single client lives with parents
who provide total financial support. According to Erikson's theory,
which developmental task should a nurse assist the client to
accomplish? - ANSWER-Establishing a career, personal
relationships, and societal connections.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Which situation on an
in patient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention? -
ANSWER-A client exhibits hostile and angry behaviors tward
another client.
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A researcher tells the nurse that she would like a patient to
participate in a study on the effects of a new medication. The
nurse's responsibility in regard to this study is: - ANSWER-To
assess whether the patient has the ability and legal right to give
informed consent.
A nurse is performing a mental health assessment on an adult
client. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which client
action would demonstrate the highest achievement in terms of
mental health? - ANSWER-Possessing a feeling of self-fulfillment
and realizing full potential.
A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the
nurse-patient relationship differs from other interpersonal
relationships. Which is the nurse's best explanation? - ANSWER-
"The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse
and patient; but solutions are implemented by the patient"
,2|Page
A client who is very dirty and has an offensive odor refused to
take a shower when he was admitted to the psychiatric inpatient
unit of the hospital. He yelled, "No, no, no bath!" when two staff
members carried him into the shower and made him wash himself
thoroughly before allowing him to leave the shower area. Which of
these statements is correct regarding this patient's rights? -
ANSWER-This was a violation of the patients rights because the
patient was restrained by force.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of
schizophrenia and takes a typical antipsychotic agent daily. Which
assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential adverse
effect of a typical antipsychotic medications? - ANSWER-
Temperature of 101F
Using Erickson's theory of personality development, which of the
following task occur with teenagers during puberty? - ANSWER-
Identifying oneself from one's parents.
According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate
with predominance of the superego? - ANSWER-"I don't ever
cheat on tests; its wrong"
,3|Page
An inpatient psychiatric physician treating clients omits treatment
options for those without insurance. Which violation of an ethical
principle should a nurse recognize in this situation? - ANSWER-
Justice
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may
belittle the client's feelings and concerns? - ANSWER-"Don't
worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered
questions with minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact.
What data should be included when documenting the
assessment? - ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior
during the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working
phase of the nurse-client relationship? - ANSWER-The client
gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
, 4|Page
The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient
psychiatric unit. The client states," Please don't tell anyone about
my sexual abuse." Which nursing response clearly outlines the
professional nurse's responsibility related to confidentiality? -
ANSWER-"All the healthcare team is focusing on helping you. I
will bring information to the team that can assist them in planning
your treatment"
Within professional scope of practice, which function is exclusive
to the advanced nurse practice specialty? - ANSWER-Using
psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
A physically healthy, 35-year-old single client lives with parents
who provide total financial support. According to Erikson's theory,
which developmental task should a nurse assist the client to
accomplish? - ANSWER-Establishing a career, personal
relationships, and societal connections.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Which situation on an
in patient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention? -
ANSWER-A client exhibits hostile and angry behaviors tward
another client.
