MHTC Practice Exam With Correct Answers
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Which of the following classes of medications would NOT be prescribed for a client with
bipolar disorder?
Select one:
a. Anti-anxiety
b. Stimulant
c. Antidepressant
d. Antipsychotic - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for a patient who appears to be
suicidal?
Select one:
a. Ignore the patient's suicidal comments
b. Tell the patient they have so much to live for
c. Listen to the patient's concerns and worries
d. Report the patient to the police - ANSWER C
Studies have found that a person is more likely to commit suicide when he or she:
Select one:
a. Is confused
b. Is in deepest depression
,c. Has a sudden lift from previous depressed mood
d. Is feeling loved and appreciated - ANSWER C
Your client says to you, "I am just a burden to everyone around me. My family would be
better off with out me." This statement reminds you that:
Select one:
a. Suicidal people seldom really attempt suicide
b. Suicide talk is just an attention-getting device
c. Suicidal talk or ideation can lead to suicidal behavior
d. Suicide is an impulsive act;it is not thought out - ANSWER C
A primary mechanism used by people with personality disorders is:
Select one:
a. Depression
b. Projection
c. Euphoria
d. Manipulation - ANSWER D
For the patient with a personality disorder, which of the following behaviors would be
most difficult for the patient to follow?
Select one:
a. Playing volleyball
b. Following the rules in the hospital
c. Making a friend
d. Listening to music - ANSWER C
, A client who presents with a long history of trouble with the law, would most likely have
which of the following personality disorders?
Select one:
a. Borderline
b. Schizoid
c. Narcissistic
d. Antisocial - ANSWER D
A client is admitted with a stroke. The client is very demanding of your attention and
would like to discuss all of the details of her life. What type of personality disorder is this
patient likely to possess?
Select one:
a. Schizoid
b. Narcissistic
c. Borderline
d. Antisocial - ANSWER B
A client is experiencing intense rigidity of muscles and hyperexcitability. She is
repeating a word or phrase over and over again. Even in your attempts to move her, she
becomes more rigid. What is she exhibiting?
Select one:
a. Schizotypal personality
b. Brief psychotic disorder
c. Catatonia
d. Disorganized schizophrenia - ANSWER C
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Which of the following classes of medications would NOT be prescribed for a client with
bipolar disorder?
Select one:
a. Anti-anxiety
b. Stimulant
c. Antidepressant
d. Antipsychotic - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for a patient who appears to be
suicidal?
Select one:
a. Ignore the patient's suicidal comments
b. Tell the patient they have so much to live for
c. Listen to the patient's concerns and worries
d. Report the patient to the police - ANSWER C
Studies have found that a person is more likely to commit suicide when he or she:
Select one:
a. Is confused
b. Is in deepest depression
,c. Has a sudden lift from previous depressed mood
d. Is feeling loved and appreciated - ANSWER C
Your client says to you, "I am just a burden to everyone around me. My family would be
better off with out me." This statement reminds you that:
Select one:
a. Suicidal people seldom really attempt suicide
b. Suicide talk is just an attention-getting device
c. Suicidal talk or ideation can lead to suicidal behavior
d. Suicide is an impulsive act;it is not thought out - ANSWER C
A primary mechanism used by people with personality disorders is:
Select one:
a. Depression
b. Projection
c. Euphoria
d. Manipulation - ANSWER D
For the patient with a personality disorder, which of the following behaviors would be
most difficult for the patient to follow?
Select one:
a. Playing volleyball
b. Following the rules in the hospital
c. Making a friend
d. Listening to music - ANSWER C
, A client who presents with a long history of trouble with the law, would most likely have
which of the following personality disorders?
Select one:
a. Borderline
b. Schizoid
c. Narcissistic
d. Antisocial - ANSWER D
A client is admitted with a stroke. The client is very demanding of your attention and
would like to discuss all of the details of her life. What type of personality disorder is this
patient likely to possess?
Select one:
a. Schizoid
b. Narcissistic
c. Borderline
d. Antisocial - ANSWER B
A client is experiencing intense rigidity of muscles and hyperexcitability. She is
repeating a word or phrase over and over again. Even in your attempts to move her, she
becomes more rigid. What is she exhibiting?
Select one:
a. Schizotypal personality
b. Brief psychotic disorder
c. Catatonia
d. Disorganized schizophrenia - ANSWER C
