Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1
(2026/2027) – Mental Health Nursing |
Questions with Detailed Correct Answers
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a
benzodiazepine to an anxious client? - ANSWERS-The client has a
history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the
psychiatric unit. The nurse connects him to the community phone and
the sister is summoned. Later the nurse realizes that the brother was
not on the client's approved call list. What law has the nurse broken? -
ANSWERS-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once
the client ingested the medication, she decided that she did not want
to die and she sought immediate treatment. Once the client recovered
from the physical effects of overdose, the client voluntarily south
inpatient mental health treatment. Which statement is true of
voluntary admission? - ANSWERS-The client retains the right to
request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good
night's sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?
,- ANSWERS-The nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance.
(false reassurance)
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a
friend and saying, "I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which
of the following rights has the patient lost temporarily? - ANSWERS-
The right to leave the hospital without medical approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I
have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel
normal again." Which nursing response is appropriate? - ANSWERS-
"Medications are one way to address chemical imbalances.
Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an impact on
biological factors."
During an intake interview, which question would assist the nurse in
gathering data about the client's judgment? - ANSWERS-"If you found a
stamped, addressed envelope in the street, what would you do?"
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWERS-
time sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome
when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the
counter medications or herbal supplements? - ANSWERS-sertraline
(SSRI)
, A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy
now!" The siblings cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the
behavior. Using Freudian theory, a nurse can interpret the child's
behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: - ANSWERS-Id
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being
correctly formulated? - ANSWERS-Client will initiate interaction with
one peer during free time within 2 days.
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for
discharge against medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWERS-"I will get them for you, but let's
talk about your decision to leave treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The
nurse conducts a mental status examination. Which of the following
items are included in the examination? - ANSWERS-Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication,
clozapine (Clozaril). Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal
side effect with the nurse teach the client about? - ANSWERS-Sore
throat, fever, and malaise
(2026/2027) – Mental Health Nursing |
Questions with Detailed Correct Answers
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a
benzodiazepine to an anxious client? - ANSWERS-The client has a
history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the
psychiatric unit. The nurse connects him to the community phone and
the sister is summoned. Later the nurse realizes that the brother was
not on the client's approved call list. What law has the nurse broken? -
ANSWERS-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once
the client ingested the medication, she decided that she did not want
to die and she sought immediate treatment. Once the client recovered
from the physical effects of overdose, the client voluntarily south
inpatient mental health treatment. Which statement is true of
voluntary admission? - ANSWERS-The client retains the right to
request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good
night's sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?
,- ANSWERS-The nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance.
(false reassurance)
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a
friend and saying, "I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which
of the following rights has the patient lost temporarily? - ANSWERS-
The right to leave the hospital without medical approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I
have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel
normal again." Which nursing response is appropriate? - ANSWERS-
"Medications are one way to address chemical imbalances.
Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an impact on
biological factors."
During an intake interview, which question would assist the nurse in
gathering data about the client's judgment? - ANSWERS-"If you found a
stamped, addressed envelope in the street, what would you do?"
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWERS-
time sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome
when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the
counter medications or herbal supplements? - ANSWERS-sertraline
(SSRI)
, A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy
now!" The siblings cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the
behavior. Using Freudian theory, a nurse can interpret the child's
behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: - ANSWERS-Id
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being
correctly formulated? - ANSWERS-Client will initiate interaction with
one peer during free time within 2 days.
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for
discharge against medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWERS-"I will get them for you, but let's
talk about your decision to leave treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The
nurse conducts a mental status examination. Which of the following
items are included in the examination? - ANSWERS-Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication,
clozapine (Clozaril). Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal
side effect with the nurse teach the client about? - ANSWERS-Sore
throat, fever, and malaise
