MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS ACCURATELY SOLVED RATED A.
A 40-year-old man is estranged from his children and states, "I'm the only one I
can count on to meet my needs. The kids just want my money." Using Erikson's
theory, with which developmental conflict is this client struggling?
A. Industry versus inferiority
B. Intimacy versus isolation
C. Ego integrity versus despair
D. Generativity versus stagnation
D
Which psychiatric diagnosis is common within the Native American culture?
Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Impulse control disorder
B
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice for
psychiatric mental health nurses, which specific intervention can be
implemented by any psychiatric mental health nurse generalist?
A. Milieu therapy
B. Psychotherapy
C. Consultation
D. Prescriptive authority
A
Which nursing diagnosis is written correctly?
A. Risk for social isolation related to low self-esteem evidenced by staying in
room during the day.
B. Low self-esteem related to major depressive disorder evidenced by childhood
, abuse.
C. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to suspiciousness
evidenced by 20 lbs weight loss.
D. Conduct disorder related to childhood sexual abuse evidenced by hostile and
aggressive behaviors.
C
Which charting entry is an example of the documentation of a subjective
symptom?
A. Temperature 101.4o F
B. No muscle rigidity or drooling noted
C. Client is hypervigilant and scanning the environment.
D. Client states, "I'm seeing green men in my room."
D
A client threatens to kill himself, his wife, and their children if the wife follows
through with divorce proceedings. During the preinteraction phase of the nurse-
patient relationship, which interaction should the nurse employ?
A. Acknowledging the client's actions and encouraging alternative behaviors.
B. Establishing rapport and developing treatment goals.
C. Providing community resources on aggression management.
D. Exploring personal thoughts and feelings that may adversely impact the
provision of care.
D
Which is the primary nursing goal when establishing a therapeutic relationship
with a client?
A. To promote client growth
B. To develop the nurse's personal identity
C. To establish a purposeful social interaction
D. To develop communication skills
A
QUESTIONS ACCURATELY SOLVED RATED A.
A 40-year-old man is estranged from his children and states, "I'm the only one I
can count on to meet my needs. The kids just want my money." Using Erikson's
theory, with which developmental conflict is this client struggling?
A. Industry versus inferiority
B. Intimacy versus isolation
C. Ego integrity versus despair
D. Generativity versus stagnation
D
Which psychiatric diagnosis is common within the Native American culture?
Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Impulse control disorder
B
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice for
psychiatric mental health nurses, which specific intervention can be
implemented by any psychiatric mental health nurse generalist?
A. Milieu therapy
B. Psychotherapy
C. Consultation
D. Prescriptive authority
A
Which nursing diagnosis is written correctly?
A. Risk for social isolation related to low self-esteem evidenced by staying in
room during the day.
B. Low self-esteem related to major depressive disorder evidenced by childhood
, abuse.
C. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to suspiciousness
evidenced by 20 lbs weight loss.
D. Conduct disorder related to childhood sexual abuse evidenced by hostile and
aggressive behaviors.
C
Which charting entry is an example of the documentation of a subjective
symptom?
A. Temperature 101.4o F
B. No muscle rigidity or drooling noted
C. Client is hypervigilant and scanning the environment.
D. Client states, "I'm seeing green men in my room."
D
A client threatens to kill himself, his wife, and their children if the wife follows
through with divorce proceedings. During the preinteraction phase of the nurse-
patient relationship, which interaction should the nurse employ?
A. Acknowledging the client's actions and encouraging alternative behaviors.
B. Establishing rapport and developing treatment goals.
C. Providing community resources on aggression management.
D. Exploring personal thoughts and feelings that may adversely impact the
provision of care.
D
Which is the primary nursing goal when establishing a therapeutic relationship
with a client?
A. To promote client growth
B. To develop the nurse's personal identity
C. To establish a purposeful social interaction
D. To develop communication skills
A
