NUR 208 (Latest Update )
Mental Health Nursing Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct - Fortis
A 40-year-old man is estranged from his children and states, "I'm the only one I can
count on to meet my needs. The kids just want my money." Using Erikson's theory, with
which developmental conflict is this client struggling?
A. Industry versus inferiority
B. Intimacy versus isolation
C. Ego integrity versus despair
D. Generativity versus stagnation - correct answer D
Which psychiatric diagnosis is common within the Native American culture?
Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Impulse control disorder - correct answer B
,According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice for
psychiatric mental health nurses, which specific intervention can be implemented by
any psychiatric mental health nurse generalist?
A. Milieu therapy
B. Psychotherapy
C. Consultation
D. Prescriptive authority - correct answer A
Which nursing diagnosis is written correctly?
A. Risk for social isolation related to low self-esteem evidenced by staying in room
during the day.
B. Low self-esteem related to major depressive disorder evidenced by childhood
abuse.
C. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to suspiciousness
evidenced by 20 lbs weight loss.
D. Conduct disorder related to childhood sexual abuse evidenced by hostile and
aggressive behaviors. - correct answer C
, Which charting entry is an example of the documentation of a subjective symptom?
A. Temperature 101.4o F
B. No muscle rigidity or drooling noted
C. Client is hypervigilant and scanning the environment.
D. Client states, "I'm seeing green men in my room." - correct answer D
A client threatens to kill himself, his wife, and their children if the wife follows through
with divorce proceedings. During the preinteraction phase of the nurse-patient
relationship, which interaction should the nurse employ?
A. Acknowledging the client's actions and encouraging alternative behaviors.
B. Establishing rapport and developing treatment goals.
C. Providing community resources on aggression management.
D. Exploring personal thoughts and feelings that may adversely impact the provision of
care. - correct answer D
Mental Health Nursing Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct - Fortis
A 40-year-old man is estranged from his children and states, "I'm the only one I can
count on to meet my needs. The kids just want my money." Using Erikson's theory, with
which developmental conflict is this client struggling?
A. Industry versus inferiority
B. Intimacy versus isolation
C. Ego integrity versus despair
D. Generativity versus stagnation - correct answer D
Which psychiatric diagnosis is common within the Native American culture?
Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Impulse control disorder - correct answer B
,According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice for
psychiatric mental health nurses, which specific intervention can be implemented by
any psychiatric mental health nurse generalist?
A. Milieu therapy
B. Psychotherapy
C. Consultation
D. Prescriptive authority - correct answer A
Which nursing diagnosis is written correctly?
A. Risk for social isolation related to low self-esteem evidenced by staying in room
during the day.
B. Low self-esteem related to major depressive disorder evidenced by childhood
abuse.
C. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to suspiciousness
evidenced by 20 lbs weight loss.
D. Conduct disorder related to childhood sexual abuse evidenced by hostile and
aggressive behaviors. - correct answer C
, Which charting entry is an example of the documentation of a subjective symptom?
A. Temperature 101.4o F
B. No muscle rigidity or drooling noted
C. Client is hypervigilant and scanning the environment.
D. Client states, "I'm seeing green men in my room." - correct answer D
A client threatens to kill himself, his wife, and their children if the wife follows through
with divorce proceedings. During the preinteraction phase of the nurse-patient
relationship, which interaction should the nurse employ?
A. Acknowledging the client's actions and encouraging alternative behaviors.
B. Establishing rapport and developing treatment goals.
C. Providing community resources on aggression management.
D. Exploring personal thoughts and feelings that may adversely impact the provision of
care. - correct answer D
