MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
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GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a bandaged flesh wound after
attempting to shoot himself. he is recently divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago,
and suffered a break up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source of
this client's current feelings of depression? - ANS-a sense of loss
What is the most important goal for a client diagnosed with major depression who has been
receiving an antidepressant medication for two weeks? - ANS-not attempt to commit suicide
A male adult comes to the mental health clinic and walks back and forth in front of the office
door, but does not enter the office. He then walks around a chair that is in the hallway several
times before sitting down in the chair. What action should the nurse take first - ANS-observe the
client in the chair
A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers the nurse's questions.
He isolates to his room and sometimes opens the door to peek into the hall. Which problem can
the nurse anticipate? - ANS-delusions of persecution
A male client who is seen in the mental health clinic monthly reports feeling very stressed and
nervous and further describes becoming angry increasingly more often during the last month.
What action should the nurse take first? - ANS-ask the client to identify problems that have
occurred during the last month
A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit. Which nursing
intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this phase of the nurse client
relationship? ( - ANS-explore the client's feelings related to discharge
,A female high school teacher who was a child of alcoholic parents seeks counseling at the
community health clinic because of depression over a student who was killed by adrunk driver.
After several weeks of counseling, which behavior is the best indicator that the client is coping
well with the anxiety related to the student's death? - ANS-becomes the faculty sponsor for
students against drunk driving (SADD)
A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and asks the nurse for more lithium and the
antidepressant (Elavil) that he uses to help him sleep. After reviewing his assessment findings
with the healthcare provider, a serum creatinine is obtained. What information supports the
reason for this laboratory test? - ANS-Lithium is excreted by the kidneys and creatinine is
related to kidney functioning
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a female client, which
statement should the nurse provide? - ANS-all clients are screened for domestic abuse because
it is common in our society
A client with schizophrenia who is taking Haldol begins exhibiting tremors of the extremities.
Which intervention should the nurse implement? - ANS-consult with the healthcare provider
about reducing the dosage
A client comes in and is 5'5, 75lbs.. what should the nurse do - ANS-Start an IV for IV
resuscitation
A child states "My dad used to drink a beer a day, now he drinks at least a six-pack a day." What
can the nurse determine from this statement? - ANS-The parent is exhibiting tolerance to
alcohol
2 days after admission from alcohol withdrawal what should the nurse do? - ANS-Monitor HR
and BP
,Something about a male client threatening a teacher or becomes upset with teacher - ANS-
Methods of clearly communicating (If you see this answer.. pick it!)
History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6mg of Ativan what additional prescription
administer immediately - ANS-Vitamin B1(thiamine)
PTSD admitted to psychiatric unit, which intervention is most important for plan of care - ANS-
Provide a quiet rook, away from the recreational area
Chronically depressed older male client of a long term care facility becomes more reclusive and
today refuses to leave room - ANS-May I sit with for you a while
Male client on atypical antipsychotic drug olanzapine(Zyprexa) - ANS-Adverse reaction is weight
gain
Client sitting in corner of day room during admission assessment, what nursing action - ANS-Ask
client simple questions
How do you take Antabuse - ANS-Each morning beginning 48 hours after your last drink of
alcohol
A client who is admitted with a closed head injury after a gall has a blood alcohol level (BAL) of
0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which intervention during the first 6 hours following
admission should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Place in a side-lying position with head of bed elevated.
B. Administer disulfram (Atabuse ) immediately
C. Give lorezapam (Ativan)PRN for signs of withdrawal.
D. Provide thiamine and folate supplements as prescribed. - ANS-A
, The nurse leading a group session of adolescent clients give the members handout about anger
management. One of the male clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try to talk, and talks
about his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the nurse to take?
A. Give the client permission to leave and return in 10 minutes.
B. Explore the client's feeling about his pets and home life.
C. Encourage his peers to help involve him in the activity.
D. Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout. - ANS-D
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the
antipsychotic medication was discontinued several day ago. Which medication should also be
discontinued?
A. Alprazolam (Xanax)
B. Benztropine (Cogentin)
C. Magnesium (Milk of Magneisa)
D. Lithium (Lathotbabs) - ANS-B
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffer from psychomotor redardation,
hypersomnia, and amotivation. Which intervention is like to be most effective in returning this
client to a normal level of functioning?
A. Encourage the client to exercise.
B. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
C. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
D. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities. - ANS-D
A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency department
describing the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, pulse rate is
110 beats/ min, and his blood alcohol level is 0 mg/dl. Which prescription should the nurse
administer?
A. Haloperidol (Hadol)
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a bandaged flesh wound after
attempting to shoot himself. he is recently divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago,
and suffered a break up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source of
this client's current feelings of depression? - ANS-a sense of loss
What is the most important goal for a client diagnosed with major depression who has been
receiving an antidepressant medication for two weeks? - ANS-not attempt to commit suicide
A male adult comes to the mental health clinic and walks back and forth in front of the office
door, but does not enter the office. He then walks around a chair that is in the hallway several
times before sitting down in the chair. What action should the nurse take first - ANS-observe the
client in the chair
A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers the nurse's questions.
He isolates to his room and sometimes opens the door to peek into the hall. Which problem can
the nurse anticipate? - ANS-delusions of persecution
A male client who is seen in the mental health clinic monthly reports feeling very stressed and
nervous and further describes becoming angry increasingly more often during the last month.
What action should the nurse take first? - ANS-ask the client to identify problems that have
occurred during the last month
A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit. Which nursing
intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this phase of the nurse client
relationship? ( - ANS-explore the client's feelings related to discharge
,A female high school teacher who was a child of alcoholic parents seeks counseling at the
community health clinic because of depression over a student who was killed by adrunk driver.
After several weeks of counseling, which behavior is the best indicator that the client is coping
well with the anxiety related to the student's death? - ANS-becomes the faculty sponsor for
students against drunk driving (SADD)
A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and asks the nurse for more lithium and the
antidepressant (Elavil) that he uses to help him sleep. After reviewing his assessment findings
with the healthcare provider, a serum creatinine is obtained. What information supports the
reason for this laboratory test? - ANS-Lithium is excreted by the kidneys and creatinine is
related to kidney functioning
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a female client, which
statement should the nurse provide? - ANS-all clients are screened for domestic abuse because
it is common in our society
A client with schizophrenia who is taking Haldol begins exhibiting tremors of the extremities.
Which intervention should the nurse implement? - ANS-consult with the healthcare provider
about reducing the dosage
A client comes in and is 5'5, 75lbs.. what should the nurse do - ANS-Start an IV for IV
resuscitation
A child states "My dad used to drink a beer a day, now he drinks at least a six-pack a day." What
can the nurse determine from this statement? - ANS-The parent is exhibiting tolerance to
alcohol
2 days after admission from alcohol withdrawal what should the nurse do? - ANS-Monitor HR
and BP
,Something about a male client threatening a teacher or becomes upset with teacher - ANS-
Methods of clearly communicating (If you see this answer.. pick it!)
History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6mg of Ativan what additional prescription
administer immediately - ANS-Vitamin B1(thiamine)
PTSD admitted to psychiatric unit, which intervention is most important for plan of care - ANS-
Provide a quiet rook, away from the recreational area
Chronically depressed older male client of a long term care facility becomes more reclusive and
today refuses to leave room - ANS-May I sit with for you a while
Male client on atypical antipsychotic drug olanzapine(Zyprexa) - ANS-Adverse reaction is weight
gain
Client sitting in corner of day room during admission assessment, what nursing action - ANS-Ask
client simple questions
How do you take Antabuse - ANS-Each morning beginning 48 hours after your last drink of
alcohol
A client who is admitted with a closed head injury after a gall has a blood alcohol level (BAL) of
0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which intervention during the first 6 hours following
admission should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Place in a side-lying position with head of bed elevated.
B. Administer disulfram (Atabuse ) immediately
C. Give lorezapam (Ativan)PRN for signs of withdrawal.
D. Provide thiamine and folate supplements as prescribed. - ANS-A
, The nurse leading a group session of adolescent clients give the members handout about anger
management. One of the male clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try to talk, and talks
about his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the nurse to take?
A. Give the client permission to leave and return in 10 minutes.
B. Explore the client's feeling about his pets and home life.
C. Encourage his peers to help involve him in the activity.
D. Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout. - ANS-D
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the
antipsychotic medication was discontinued several day ago. Which medication should also be
discontinued?
A. Alprazolam (Xanax)
B. Benztropine (Cogentin)
C. Magnesium (Milk of Magneisa)
D. Lithium (Lathotbabs) - ANS-B
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffer from psychomotor redardation,
hypersomnia, and amotivation. Which intervention is like to be most effective in returning this
client to a normal level of functioning?
A. Encourage the client to exercise.
B. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
C. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
D. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities. - ANS-D
A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency department
describing the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, pulse rate is
110 beats/ min, and his blood alcohol level is 0 mg/dl. Which prescription should the nurse
administer?
A. Haloperidol (Hadol)
