Rasmussen Mental Health Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: "What should I do about my husband's affair?"
Answer: Patient
Q2: "Oh, you are so high and mighty. Did anyone ever tell you that you are a cold, unfeeling
machine, just like others I know?"
Answer: Patient
Q3: The five elements required to prove negligence are
1. duty
2. breach of duty
3. cause in fact
4. proximate cause
5. damages.
Answer: 5. damages.
Q4: Because safety is an overall goal, physical limits may need to be set. Speak in a firm,
authoritative voice
Answer: "You may not hit anyone here. If you can't control yourself, we will help you."
Q5: Symptoms include: -Sores in the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal tract -Chronic infections of
the gums, throat, or skin -Malaise -Chills -Fever -Weakness -Severe fatigue -Hypotension
Agranulocytosis • Hypotension/dizziness • Insomnia • Sedation • Rarely NMS, TD • Sexual
dysfunction • Weight gain • Moderate lipid abnormalities • Increased risk for diabetes
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Answer: Side effects/Adverse reactions • Low sedative properties; used in large doses with
assaultive patients to avoid severe side effect of hypotension • Lessens chance of falls from
dizziness or hypotension • High EPS symptoms • Can prolong the QT interval, leading to
dysrhythmias • Tardive dyskinesia Haloperidol (Haldol) - Side effects/Adverse reactions
Q6: Increased sensitivity to sun (as with other phenothiazines) • Highest sedative and
hypotensive effects • High Anticholinergic effects • Sedation • Lowers seizure threshold •
Rare: agranulocytosis and NMS Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Answer: Side effects/Adverse reactions Characterized by persistent disregard for and violation of the
rights of others with an absence of remorse for hurting others.
Q7: Avoid the use of restraints. Nursing interventions for dementia
Answer: Sleep
Q1: "What should I do about my husband's affair?"
Answer: Patient
Q2: "Oh, you are so high and mighty. Did anyone ever tell you that you are a cold, unfeeling
machine, just like others I know?"
Answer: Patient
Q3: The five elements required to prove negligence are
1. duty
2. breach of duty
3. cause in fact
4. proximate cause
5. damages.
Answer: 5. damages.
Q4: Because safety is an overall goal, physical limits may need to be set. Speak in a firm,
authoritative voice
Answer: "You may not hit anyone here. If you can't control yourself, we will help you."
Q5: Symptoms include: -Sores in the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal tract -Chronic infections of
the gums, throat, or skin -Malaise -Chills -Fever -Weakness -Severe fatigue -Hypotension
Agranulocytosis • Hypotension/dizziness • Insomnia • Sedation • Rarely NMS, TD • Sexual
dysfunction • Weight gain • Moderate lipid abnormalities • Increased risk for diabetes
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Answer: Side effects/Adverse reactions • Low sedative properties; used in large doses with
assaultive patients to avoid severe side effect of hypotension • Lessens chance of falls from
dizziness or hypotension • High EPS symptoms • Can prolong the QT interval, leading to
dysrhythmias • Tardive dyskinesia Haloperidol (Haldol) - Side effects/Adverse reactions
Q6: Increased sensitivity to sun (as with other phenothiazines) • Highest sedative and
hypotensive effects • High Anticholinergic effects • Sedation • Lowers seizure threshold •
Rare: agranulocytosis and NMS Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Answer: Side effects/Adverse reactions Characterized by persistent disregard for and violation of the
rights of others with an absence of remorse for hurting others.
Q7: Avoid the use of restraints. Nursing interventions for dementia
Answer: Sleep
