Rasmussen Mental Health Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client
continues to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic
nursing intervention?
A. Explain alternative interventions are available for back pain
B. Confront the client with the negative findings that have been determined
C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
D. Tell the client that there is no cause for the pain except for emotional concerns
Answer: C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
Q2: Which of the following statements by the nurse, who cares for children with psychiatric
disorders, is a concern?
A. Since I have been caring for this child, he has become less agitated.
B. When a child becomes violent, I also need to protect the other children
C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
D. I have to be careful not to become attached and show favoritism
Answer: C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
Q3: The nurse is caring for a client with ADHD. The child has been prescribed methylphenidate.
Which of the following symptoms are side effects the nurse will monitor for? SATA
A. Sedation
B. Headache
C. Decreased appetitie
D. Decreased blood pressure
E. Insomnia
Answer: B. Headache
Q4: When planning the care of a 6 year old child diagnosed with ODD, the nurse should include
which method of therapy?
A. Mindfulness exercises
B. Cognitive Therapy
C. Behavior modification
D. Emotive Therapy
Answer: C. Behavior modification
, Q5: The nurse observes a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa doing repeated, vigorous sit ups
in her room. What is the most therapeutic intervention by the nurse?
A. Allow the client to continue to exercise
B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her
C. Tell the client exercise is not allowed
D. Restrict the client from her room
Answer: B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her
Q6: A client is prescribed diazepam PRN for panic disorder. Which of the following facts would
cause the nurse to question the order?
A. The client has been diagnosed with IBS
B. The client states she is allergic to meperidine
C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past
D. Lithium Carbonate has also been prescibed
Answer: C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past
Q7: The nurse is assessing the client in a fugue state. What assessment finding would the nurse
recognize as most significant to a fugue state.
A. Depersonalization episode
B. History of childhood trauma
C. Recent history of sever trauma
D. Depressive Symptoms
Answer: C. Recent history of sever trauma
Q8: A client is admitted with a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder. Which question by
the nurse indicates an understand of the essential feature of the disorder?
A. Are you afraid of being alone?
B. Do you find that you don't want praise for your accomplishments
C. Do you feel awkward in social situations?
D. Do you have problems expressing your feelings?
Answer: A. Are you afraid of being alone?
Q9: A nurse is teaching a group of students about the risk factors and complications of anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following complications should be stressed as the most serious.
A. Increased risk of mortality
B. Family relationships
C. Depression
D. Ineffective coping
Answer: A. Increased risk of mortality
Q1: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client
continues to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic
nursing intervention?
A. Explain alternative interventions are available for back pain
B. Confront the client with the negative findings that have been determined
C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
D. Tell the client that there is no cause for the pain except for emotional concerns
Answer: C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
Q2: Which of the following statements by the nurse, who cares for children with psychiatric
disorders, is a concern?
A. Since I have been caring for this child, he has become less agitated.
B. When a child becomes violent, I also need to protect the other children
C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
D. I have to be careful not to become attached and show favoritism
Answer: C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
Q3: The nurse is caring for a client with ADHD. The child has been prescribed methylphenidate.
Which of the following symptoms are side effects the nurse will monitor for? SATA
A. Sedation
B. Headache
C. Decreased appetitie
D. Decreased blood pressure
E. Insomnia
Answer: B. Headache
Q4: When planning the care of a 6 year old child diagnosed with ODD, the nurse should include
which method of therapy?
A. Mindfulness exercises
B. Cognitive Therapy
C. Behavior modification
D. Emotive Therapy
Answer: C. Behavior modification
, Q5: The nurse observes a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa doing repeated, vigorous sit ups
in her room. What is the most therapeutic intervention by the nurse?
A. Allow the client to continue to exercise
B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her
C. Tell the client exercise is not allowed
D. Restrict the client from her room
Answer: B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her
Q6: A client is prescribed diazepam PRN for panic disorder. Which of the following facts would
cause the nurse to question the order?
A. The client has been diagnosed with IBS
B. The client states she is allergic to meperidine
C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past
D. Lithium Carbonate has also been prescibed
Answer: C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past
Q7: The nurse is assessing the client in a fugue state. What assessment finding would the nurse
recognize as most significant to a fugue state.
A. Depersonalization episode
B. History of childhood trauma
C. Recent history of sever trauma
D. Depressive Symptoms
Answer: C. Recent history of sever trauma
Q8: A client is admitted with a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder. Which question by
the nurse indicates an understand of the essential feature of the disorder?
A. Are you afraid of being alone?
B. Do you find that you don't want praise for your accomplishments
C. Do you feel awkward in social situations?
D. Do you have problems expressing your feelings?
Answer: A. Are you afraid of being alone?
Q9: A nurse is teaching a group of students about the risk factors and complications of anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following complications should be stressed as the most serious.
A. Increased risk of mortality
B. Family relationships
C. Depression
D. Ineffective coping
Answer: A. Increased risk of mortality
