MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2 |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 2024
Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms,
and seriousness are called:
1.chronicity
2.Acute episodes
3.Remissions
4.Exacerbations - 4.Exacerbations
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at
increased risk for contracting and transmitting:
1.Pregnancy
2.Tuberculosis
3.The common cold
4.Sexually transmitted diseases - 4.Sexually transmitted diseases
when anxiety is a maladaptive response in an individual, it has the characteristic of:
1.effective adaptation to stressors
2.ineffective coping
3.helping an individual learn and grow from experiences
4.eliminating uneasy feelings - 2.ineffective coping
A male client with an anxiety disorder sometimes experiences panic attacks following
high levels of anxiety. The nurse would expect his physiologic responses to include:
1.Normal vital signs and little to no muscle tension
2.increased vial signs, urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense
muscles
3.increased vital signs, followed by a drop in vital signs, and poor muscle coordination
4.Slight elevation in vital signs and some tension - 2.increased vial signs, urinary
urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
a married couple who has separated and is planning to divorce seeks counseling for
their 9 year old daughter. the daughter has been experiencing symptoms of severe
,anxiety during insignificant situations and refuses to discuss the divorce with her
parents. What type of childhood anxiety is the child most likely experiencing?
1.Separation anxiety disorder
2.Overanxious disorder
3.Avoidance behaviors
4.phobia - 3.Avoidance behaviors
A female client tells her care provider that she is terrified to go to the grocery store. The
care provider is aware that this client most likely has:
1.Posttraumatic stress disorder
2.Behavioral addiction
3.Phobic disorder
4.Agoraphobia - 4.agoraphobia
THe legal term that describes any behavior that presents an immediate threat to
another person is:
1.anger
2.assault
3.acting out
4.aggression - 2.assault
in today's society, violence is:
1.a nuisance
2.not a problem
3.of minor concern
4.a serious problem - 4.a serious problem
the client had a terrible argument with his wife during which he hit her several times.
Today, he arrives from work with flowers and an expensive necklace "to make up." His
behavior is characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle known as the
____________stage.
1.Crisis
2.Trigger
3.Depression
4.Escalation - 3.Depression
To assess a client's potential for engaging in inappropriate behaviors, the caregiver
should perform as soon as possible after admission a:
1.physical examination
2.mental status assessment
,3.review of laboratory tests and other results
4.psychosocial examination - 2.mental status assessment
the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a way that respects the rights of
other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
1.anger
2.adjustment
3.aggression
4.assertiveness - 4.assertiveness
Harm to another's health or welfare caused by
failure nto nprovide nfor nbasic nneeds nor nplacing nthe nperson's nhealth nor nwelfare nat
nunreasonable nrisk nis nbest ndescribed nas:
1.abuse
2.neglect
3.violence
4.exploitation n- n n2.neglect
the nleading ncause nof nmaternal ninjury nand ndeath nduring npregnancy nis:
1.Trauma
2.Accidents
3.Hypertension
4.Drug nand nalcohol nuse n- n n1.Trauma
the nchild nwho nis nmore nlikely nto nbehave naggressively ntoward nhis nor nher npeer nis:
1.Anne, nwho nreads nin nher nspare ntime
2.Dale, nwho nwrestles nafter nschool ndaily
3.Carl, nwho nplays ntackle non nthe nfootball nteam
4.Brian, nwho nwatches n6 nhours nof ntelevision na nday n- n n4.Brian, nwho nwatches n6 nhours nof
ntelevision na nday
Whenever na nsuspected nvictim nof nviolence nis nbrought ninto nthe nhealth ncare nsystem, nthe
nfirst npriority nis nto:
1.Ensure nthe nclient's nsafety
2.Assure nthe nclient's nrelatives
3.Ensure na nthorough nnursing nassessment
4.Ensure nan nexamination nfor npossible nevidence n- n n1.Ensure nthe nclient's nsafety
The nnurse nsuspects na nmother nof nabusing nher nchild. nwhich nbehavior nis nthe nmost nlikely
ncause?
, 1.the nmother nis nconcerned nabout nthe nchild's nhealth.
2.the nchild nrelates nwell nto nthe nnursing nstaff nwith nappropriate ninteraction nfor nage.
3.The nchild nappears noverly ncompliant, npassive nand nundemanding nwith nthe nmother nand
nstaff.
4.the nchild nis nat na nnormal nlevel nof nphysical, nemotional, nand nintellectual ndevelopment nfor
nhis nor nher nage. n- n n3.The nchild nappears noverly ncompliant, npassive nand nundemanding
nwith nthe nmother nand nstaff.
Most ndepressive nresponses nin nchildren nare ntied nto:
1.their nmoods
2.their nenvironment
3.general nevents nor nsituations
4.a nspecific nevent nor nsituation n- n n4.a nspecific nevent nor nsituation
Clients nwith nbipolar n1, nbipolar n2, nor ncyclothymic ndisorders nexhibit ndifferent ntypes nof:
1.Mania
2.Anxiety
3.Dysthymia
4.Regression n- n n1.Mania
Feelings nof nworthlessness, nguilt, nand ndespair nare nexpressed nin na nfemale nclient's nevery
nthought, nmovement, nand nactivity. nHer nphysical nappearance nhas ndeclined, nand nshe nis
ncommonly nunable nto neat. nWhat nis nthe nclient nexperiencing?
1.Mild ndepression
2.Severe ndepression
3.Moderate ndepression
4.A nnormal nemotional nstate n- n n2.Severe ndepression
The nclient nhas nrecently nstarted nantidepressant ndrug ntherapy. nHe napproaches nthe nnurse
ncomplaining nof na nheadache, npalpitations, nand nstiffness nin nthe nneck. nWhat nis nthe
nnurse's npriority naction?
1.Notify nthe nphysician nimmediately
2.Notify nthe nphysician nwhen nconvenient
3.Give nthe nclient ntwo naspirin ntablets nand nmonitor nhis nheadache nand nheart nrate
4.Reassure nthe nclient nthat nthese nare ncommon nside neffects nof nhis nmedication n- n n1.Notify
nthe nphysician nimmediately
Clients nwho nare ntaking nlithium nmust nmonitor ntheir nwater nand nsalt nintake nbecause:
1.Lithium ncompetes nwith nwater nin nthe nbody
2.Large namounts nof nwater nconcentrate nlithium nin nthe nblood
3.Lithium nis nexcreted nby nthe nkidneys nmore nrapidly nthan nsodium
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 2024
Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms,
and seriousness are called:
1.chronicity
2.Acute episodes
3.Remissions
4.Exacerbations - 4.Exacerbations
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at
increased risk for contracting and transmitting:
1.Pregnancy
2.Tuberculosis
3.The common cold
4.Sexually transmitted diseases - 4.Sexually transmitted diseases
when anxiety is a maladaptive response in an individual, it has the characteristic of:
1.effective adaptation to stressors
2.ineffective coping
3.helping an individual learn and grow from experiences
4.eliminating uneasy feelings - 2.ineffective coping
A male client with an anxiety disorder sometimes experiences panic attacks following
high levels of anxiety. The nurse would expect his physiologic responses to include:
1.Normal vital signs and little to no muscle tension
2.increased vial signs, urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense
muscles
3.increased vital signs, followed by a drop in vital signs, and poor muscle coordination
4.Slight elevation in vital signs and some tension - 2.increased vial signs, urinary
urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
a married couple who has separated and is planning to divorce seeks counseling for
their 9 year old daughter. the daughter has been experiencing symptoms of severe
,anxiety during insignificant situations and refuses to discuss the divorce with her
parents. What type of childhood anxiety is the child most likely experiencing?
1.Separation anxiety disorder
2.Overanxious disorder
3.Avoidance behaviors
4.phobia - 3.Avoidance behaviors
A female client tells her care provider that she is terrified to go to the grocery store. The
care provider is aware that this client most likely has:
1.Posttraumatic stress disorder
2.Behavioral addiction
3.Phobic disorder
4.Agoraphobia - 4.agoraphobia
THe legal term that describes any behavior that presents an immediate threat to
another person is:
1.anger
2.assault
3.acting out
4.aggression - 2.assault
in today's society, violence is:
1.a nuisance
2.not a problem
3.of minor concern
4.a serious problem - 4.a serious problem
the client had a terrible argument with his wife during which he hit her several times.
Today, he arrives from work with flowers and an expensive necklace "to make up." His
behavior is characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle known as the
____________stage.
1.Crisis
2.Trigger
3.Depression
4.Escalation - 3.Depression
To assess a client's potential for engaging in inappropriate behaviors, the caregiver
should perform as soon as possible after admission a:
1.physical examination
2.mental status assessment
,3.review of laboratory tests and other results
4.psychosocial examination - 2.mental status assessment
the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a way that respects the rights of
other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
1.anger
2.adjustment
3.aggression
4.assertiveness - 4.assertiveness
Harm to another's health or welfare caused by
failure nto nprovide nfor nbasic nneeds nor nplacing nthe nperson's nhealth nor nwelfare nat
nunreasonable nrisk nis nbest ndescribed nas:
1.abuse
2.neglect
3.violence
4.exploitation n- n n2.neglect
the nleading ncause nof nmaternal ninjury nand ndeath nduring npregnancy nis:
1.Trauma
2.Accidents
3.Hypertension
4.Drug nand nalcohol nuse n- n n1.Trauma
the nchild nwho nis nmore nlikely nto nbehave naggressively ntoward nhis nor nher npeer nis:
1.Anne, nwho nreads nin nher nspare ntime
2.Dale, nwho nwrestles nafter nschool ndaily
3.Carl, nwho nplays ntackle non nthe nfootball nteam
4.Brian, nwho nwatches n6 nhours nof ntelevision na nday n- n n4.Brian, nwho nwatches n6 nhours nof
ntelevision na nday
Whenever na nsuspected nvictim nof nviolence nis nbrought ninto nthe nhealth ncare nsystem, nthe
nfirst npriority nis nto:
1.Ensure nthe nclient's nsafety
2.Assure nthe nclient's nrelatives
3.Ensure na nthorough nnursing nassessment
4.Ensure nan nexamination nfor npossible nevidence n- n n1.Ensure nthe nclient's nsafety
The nnurse nsuspects na nmother nof nabusing nher nchild. nwhich nbehavior nis nthe nmost nlikely
ncause?
, 1.the nmother nis nconcerned nabout nthe nchild's nhealth.
2.the nchild nrelates nwell nto nthe nnursing nstaff nwith nappropriate ninteraction nfor nage.
3.The nchild nappears noverly ncompliant, npassive nand nundemanding nwith nthe nmother nand
nstaff.
4.the nchild nis nat na nnormal nlevel nof nphysical, nemotional, nand nintellectual ndevelopment nfor
nhis nor nher nage. n- n n3.The nchild nappears noverly ncompliant, npassive nand nundemanding
nwith nthe nmother nand nstaff.
Most ndepressive nresponses nin nchildren nare ntied nto:
1.their nmoods
2.their nenvironment
3.general nevents nor nsituations
4.a nspecific nevent nor nsituation n- n n4.a nspecific nevent nor nsituation
Clients nwith nbipolar n1, nbipolar n2, nor ncyclothymic ndisorders nexhibit ndifferent ntypes nof:
1.Mania
2.Anxiety
3.Dysthymia
4.Regression n- n n1.Mania
Feelings nof nworthlessness, nguilt, nand ndespair nare nexpressed nin na nfemale nclient's nevery
nthought, nmovement, nand nactivity. nHer nphysical nappearance nhas ndeclined, nand nshe nis
ncommonly nunable nto neat. nWhat nis nthe nclient nexperiencing?
1.Mild ndepression
2.Severe ndepression
3.Moderate ndepression
4.A nnormal nemotional nstate n- n n2.Severe ndepression
The nclient nhas nrecently nstarted nantidepressant ndrug ntherapy. nHe napproaches nthe nnurse
ncomplaining nof na nheadache, npalpitations, nand nstiffness nin nthe nneck. nWhat nis nthe
nnurse's npriority naction?
1.Notify nthe nphysician nimmediately
2.Notify nthe nphysician nwhen nconvenient
3.Give nthe nclient ntwo naspirin ntablets nand nmonitor nhis nheadache nand nheart nrate
4.Reassure nthe nclient nthat nthese nare ncommon nside neffects nof nhis nmedication n- n n1.Notify
nthe nphysician nimmediately
Clients nwho nare ntaking nlithium nmust nmonitor ntheir nwater nand nsalt nintake nbecause:
1.Lithium ncompetes nwith nwater nin nthe nbody
2.Large namounts nof nwater nconcentrate nlithium nin nthe nblood
3.Lithium nis nexcreted nby nthe nkidneys nmore nrapidly nthan nsodium
