NRS 3016 FINAL EXAM OAKLAND
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A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder comes to the clinic with the client's spouse.
During the visit, the spouse states, "The client is always checking and rechecking to make sure that all
of the appliances are turned off before we go out. It's nerve-wracking. We can never get out of the
house on time. Isn't checking once enough?" An understanding of what would the nurse need to
incorporate into the response?
The client performs the ritual to relieve anxiety temporarily
A new client with a long-standing history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is describing to the
nurse the complex ritual of locking and unlocking a door after entering a room alone. What is the
nurse's most therapeutic response?
"The process you're describing sounds like it must require quite a bit of time and energy."
Which goal is appropriate for the client being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder with response
prevention therapy?
The client will experience notably less anxiety when engaged in delaying the ritual within 3 months
What does the nurse find on assessment of the thought processes of a client with obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)?
The obsessions become intense as the client tries to stop the behavior.
The nurse is assessing the physiological effects of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a
client. What does the nurse expect to find during assessment?
The client is unable to maintain adequate personal hygiene.
A client brought to the outpatient department by a family member is diagnosed with obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD). What characteristic of OCD does the nurse expect to find during the
assessment of the client?
Rituals that interfere with occupational function.
,What finding during the assessment indicates the effect of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the
client?
The client does not get adequate sleep.
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the family of a client who has been diagnosed with bipolar
disorder. After teaching them about potential indicators for relapse, the nurse determines that the
teaching was effective when they identify which of the following as suggesting mania? Select all that
apply.
a. Avoiding people
b. Sleeping more than usual
c. Talking faster than usual
d. Being hungry all the time
e. Reading several books at once
c, d, e
A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members that have been diagnosed with
bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the
nurse most likely include?
a. As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease over time.
b. Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders.
c. The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.
d. Risk-taking behaviors are more common with a depressive episode.
c
A client who is abusing drugs is to undergo brief intervention. The nurse understands that this
technique is most effective for a client who exhibits which of the following?
a. Unstable backgrounds
b. Multiple problems involving drug use
c. Short history of drug use
d. High levels of dependence
c
The nurse can distinguish delirium from dementia by knowing which of the following?
a. Dementia has a gradual onset and is progressive in course.
b. Delirium has a gradual onset and can be resolved.
c. Dementia has an acute onset and can be resolved.
d. Delirium has an acute onset and is progressive in course.
, a
Some research has suggested that schizophreniform disorder may be an early manifestation of which
other mental health condition?
a. Delusional disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Bipolar affective disorder
d. Schizoaffective disorder
b
A nurse is conducting a presentation about autism spectrum disorder for a group of parents. When
describing this condition, the nurse would identify that approximately 50% of those with this
condition also experience which of the following?
a. Seizure disorder
b. Hypertension
c. Intellectual disability
d. Motor decline
c
A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following
would the nurse identify as the most difficult aspect of providing care to this client?
a. Monitoring the client's treatment program
b. Relieving the client's anxiety
c. Managing the client's pain
d. Developing the therapeutic relationship
d
As part of a class activity, nursing students are engaged in a small-group discussion about the
epidemiology of mental illness. Which statement best explains the importance of epidemiology in
understanding the impact of mental disorders?
a. Helps promote understanding of the patterns of occurrence associated with mental health
disorders
b. Helps explain research findings about the neurophysiology that causes mental disorders
c. Provides thorough theoretical explanation of why specific mental disorders occur
d. Predicts when a specific psychiatric will recover from a specific mental disorder
a
UNIVERSITY LATEST 2026-2027
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A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder comes to the clinic with the client's spouse.
During the visit, the spouse states, "The client is always checking and rechecking to make sure that all
of the appliances are turned off before we go out. It's nerve-wracking. We can never get out of the
house on time. Isn't checking once enough?" An understanding of what would the nurse need to
incorporate into the response?
The client performs the ritual to relieve anxiety temporarily
A new client with a long-standing history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is describing to the
nurse the complex ritual of locking and unlocking a door after entering a room alone. What is the
nurse's most therapeutic response?
"The process you're describing sounds like it must require quite a bit of time and energy."
Which goal is appropriate for the client being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder with response
prevention therapy?
The client will experience notably less anxiety when engaged in delaying the ritual within 3 months
What does the nurse find on assessment of the thought processes of a client with obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)?
The obsessions become intense as the client tries to stop the behavior.
The nurse is assessing the physiological effects of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a
client. What does the nurse expect to find during assessment?
The client is unable to maintain adequate personal hygiene.
A client brought to the outpatient department by a family member is diagnosed with obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD). What characteristic of OCD does the nurse expect to find during the
assessment of the client?
Rituals that interfere with occupational function.
,What finding during the assessment indicates the effect of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the
client?
The client does not get adequate sleep.
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the family of a client who has been diagnosed with bipolar
disorder. After teaching them about potential indicators for relapse, the nurse determines that the
teaching was effective when they identify which of the following as suggesting mania? Select all that
apply.
a. Avoiding people
b. Sleeping more than usual
c. Talking faster than usual
d. Being hungry all the time
e. Reading several books at once
c, d, e
A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members that have been diagnosed with
bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the
nurse most likely include?
a. As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease over time.
b. Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders.
c. The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.
d. Risk-taking behaviors are more common with a depressive episode.
c
A client who is abusing drugs is to undergo brief intervention. The nurse understands that this
technique is most effective for a client who exhibits which of the following?
a. Unstable backgrounds
b. Multiple problems involving drug use
c. Short history of drug use
d. High levels of dependence
c
The nurse can distinguish delirium from dementia by knowing which of the following?
a. Dementia has a gradual onset and is progressive in course.
b. Delirium has a gradual onset and can be resolved.
c. Dementia has an acute onset and can be resolved.
d. Delirium has an acute onset and is progressive in course.
, a
Some research has suggested that schizophreniform disorder may be an early manifestation of which
other mental health condition?
a. Delusional disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Bipolar affective disorder
d. Schizoaffective disorder
b
A nurse is conducting a presentation about autism spectrum disorder for a group of parents. When
describing this condition, the nurse would identify that approximately 50% of those with this
condition also experience which of the following?
a. Seizure disorder
b. Hypertension
c. Intellectual disability
d. Motor decline
c
A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following
would the nurse identify as the most difficult aspect of providing care to this client?
a. Monitoring the client's treatment program
b. Relieving the client's anxiety
c. Managing the client's pain
d. Developing the therapeutic relationship
d
As part of a class activity, nursing students are engaged in a small-group discussion about the
epidemiology of mental illness. Which statement best explains the importance of epidemiology in
understanding the impact of mental disorders?
a. Helps promote understanding of the patterns of occurrence associated with mental health
disorders
b. Helps explain research findings about the neurophysiology that causes mental disorders
c. Provides thorough theoretical explanation of why specific mental disorders occur
d. Predicts when a specific psychiatric will recover from a specific mental disorder
a
