Mental Health Assessment Quiz 1

Mental Health Assessment Quiz 1 Mental Health Assessment quiz 1. A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 3 years ago. The client has withdrawn socially and has not participated in regular activities since the funeral. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of grief? Anticipatory grief Exaggerated grief Chronic grief Disenfranchised grief 2. A nurse is planning to teach a group of clients about techniques to change unwanted behaviors. Which of the following techniques is the nurse using when she acts out different scenarios and has clients respond by practicing new behaviors? Operant conditioning Systematic desensitization Role playing Biofeedback 3. A nurse in acute care facility is providing teaching for the adult child of an older adult client who is admitted with a urinary tract infection and delirium. The client has been living independently at home. Which of the following statements by the adult child demonstrates the teaching has been effective? I should look into the possibility of long-term care for my father when he is discharge. I would like information about respite care for when my father is discharged. I expected that my father will no longer be confused when he is discharged. I will obtain a permanent identification bracelet for my father when he is discharged. 4. A nurse is caring for a client following a fire that destroyed her home and killed one of her children. The client is crying and does not make eye contact with the nurse. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? How are you feeling at this time? Is there someone I can call to be with you now? Can you tell me what you have done in the past when going through a difficult time? Have you through of harming yourself? 5. A nurse is developing a plan of care for an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Determine if the client has a history of command hallucinations. Instruct the client on thought-stopping techniques. Initiate a behavioral contract with the client. Monitor the client’s neurologic status. 6. A nurse is providing morning care for a client who has Alzheimer’s disease and has frequent outbursts of aggression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Limit the client’s choices.