NUR 256 / NUR256 MENTAL HEALTH UNIT 1 EXAM. PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

31. When the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, “I haven’t slept the last couple of nights.” Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication response to this patient? A. “I see.” B. “Really?” C. “You’re having difficulty sleeping?” D. “Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping too.” 34. On review of the patient’s record, the nurse notes the admission was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse anticipates which patient behavior? A. Fearfulness regarding treatment measures. B. Anger and aggressiveness directed toward others. C. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis. D. A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan. 35. The nurse employed in a mental health clinic is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The neighbors ask the nurse, “How is Mary doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic every week.” Which is the MOST APPROPRIATE nursing response? A. “I cannot discuss any patient situation with you.” B. “If you want to know about Mary, you need t ask her yourself.” C. “Only because you’re worried about a friend, I’ll tell you that she is improving.” D. “Being her friend, you know she is having a difficult time and deserves her privacy.” 36. Which statement demonstrates the BEST understanding of the nurse’s role regarding ensuring that each client’s rights are respected? A. “Autonomy is the fundamental right of each and every client.” B. “A patient’s rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws.” C. “Being respectful and concerned will ensure that I’m attentive to my patient’s rights.” D. “Regardless of the patient’s conditions, all nurses have the duty to respect patient rights.”