NR 326 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 PRACTICE STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
If a client comes in complaining of numerous vague physical complaints and is deterred to be
having a crises of anticipated life transitions what intervention should the nurse perform? (SATA)
A. Perform a physical examination
B. Encourage ventilation of feelings
C. Provide reassurance and support
D. Prescribe medication depending on physical findings
E. Help identify problematic areas and approaches to change - Answer>>> A. Perform a physical
examination
B. Encourage ventilation of feelings
C. Provide reassurance and support
E. Help identify problematic areas and approaches to change
Ava was abducted, beaten and raped two weeks ago while walking to her car alone at night. Her
physical wounds have almost healed but she cannot be alone, is constantly fearful and relives
the experience in flashbacks and dreams. She is unable to eat, sleep or work. What type of crisis
is this an example of?
A. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
B. Dispositional crisis
C. Crisis of anticipated life transitions
D. Crisis reflecting psychopathology - Answer>>> A. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
,Persistent or recurrent episodes of depersonalization are the central features of
Depersonalization Disorder These symptoms are characterised by
a) feelings of detachment or estrangement from the self
b) the sense of living in a dream or in a film
c) a sense of not being in control of their behaviour
d) all of the above - Answer>>> d) all of the above
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is planning care for a newly admitted client who has a history of
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following client goals is the highest priority?
A. The client will acknowledge alcohol dependence and need for treatment.
B. The client will rebuild damaged interpersonal relationships.
C. The client will implement alternative strategies for managing anxiety.
D. The client's withdrawal from alcohol will be managed without complications. - Answer>>> D.
The client's withdrawal from alcohol will be managed without complications.
A client with multiple somatic symptoms that are vague and dramatized but cant be medically
explained would be considered
A. Somatic syndrome disorder
B. Illness anxiety disorder
C. OCD
D. Anxiety - Answer>>> A. Somatic syndrome disorder
A client who comes into the clinic with a small sore saying they know they have skin cancer even
thought two other dermatologist have told them its just a small cut would be diagnosed with
A. Conversion syndrome
B. Factitious disorder
,C. Illness anxiety disorder
D. Self harm - Answer>>> C. Illness anxiety disorder
A mother who has been making her child sick for attention would be diagnosed with
A. Illness anxiety disorder
B. Factitious disorder
C. Conversion syndrome
D. DID - Answer>>> B. Factitious disorder
A person who presents themselves to other as ill impaired or injured by falsification would be
diagnosed with
A. Illness anxiety disorder
B. Factitious disorder
C. Conversion syndrome
D. DID - Answer>>> B. Factitious disorder (Imposed on self)
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. As part of the client's plan
of care, the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins
to review the schedule with the client, the client says, "Why don't you shut up already? I can
read it myself, you know!" Which of the following responses should the nurse give the client?
A. "We do this every day. Why are you so angry with me this morning?"
B. "I don't like it when you address me with that tone of voice."
C. "I know you can, but are you going to read it or not?"
D. "Fine. Here is the schedule, and I will expect you to be on time to your therapies." -
Answer>>> B. "I don't like it when you address me with that tone of voice."
, The ultimate goal of therapy for a client with DID is most likely achieved through
A) crisis intervention and directed association
B) psychotherapy and hypnosis
C) psychoanalysis and free association
D) insight psychotherapy and dextroamphetamines - Answer>>> B) psychotherapy and hypnosis
Lucille has a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms would be
consistent with this diagnosis?
a. Complains of a multitude of incapacitating physical symptoms
b.Manifests with pseudoseizures or pseudocyesis
b.Takes substances to induce vomiting in order to convince the nurse that she needs treatment
c. Expresses persistent fears of having life-threatening disease
d. All of the above - Answer>>> d.Expresses persistent fears of having life-threatening disease
Which situation is an example of selective amnesia?
1. A client cannot relate any lifetime memories.
2. A client can describe driving to Ohio but cannot remember the car accident that occurred.
3. A client often wanders aimlessly after sunset.
4. A client cannot provide personal demographic information during admission assessment. -
Answer>>> 2. A client can describe driving to Ohio but cannot remember the car accident that
occurred.
A client comes to a psychiatric clinic, experiencing sudden extreme fatigue and decreased sleep
and appetite. The client works 12 hours a day and rates anxiety as 8/10 on a numeric scale. What
correctly written long-term outcome is realistic in addressing this client's crisis?
A. The client will change his or her type A personality traits to more adaptive ones by week 1.
B. The client will list five positive self-attributes.
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
If a client comes in complaining of numerous vague physical complaints and is deterred to be
having a crises of anticipated life transitions what intervention should the nurse perform? (SATA)
A. Perform a physical examination
B. Encourage ventilation of feelings
C. Provide reassurance and support
D. Prescribe medication depending on physical findings
E. Help identify problematic areas and approaches to change - Answer>>> A. Perform a physical
examination
B. Encourage ventilation of feelings
C. Provide reassurance and support
E. Help identify problematic areas and approaches to change
Ava was abducted, beaten and raped two weeks ago while walking to her car alone at night. Her
physical wounds have almost healed but she cannot be alone, is constantly fearful and relives
the experience in flashbacks and dreams. She is unable to eat, sleep or work. What type of crisis
is this an example of?
A. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
B. Dispositional crisis
C. Crisis of anticipated life transitions
D. Crisis reflecting psychopathology - Answer>>> A. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
,Persistent or recurrent episodes of depersonalization are the central features of
Depersonalization Disorder These symptoms are characterised by
a) feelings of detachment or estrangement from the self
b) the sense of living in a dream or in a film
c) a sense of not being in control of their behaviour
d) all of the above - Answer>>> d) all of the above
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is planning care for a newly admitted client who has a history of
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following client goals is the highest priority?
A. The client will acknowledge alcohol dependence and need for treatment.
B. The client will rebuild damaged interpersonal relationships.
C. The client will implement alternative strategies for managing anxiety.
D. The client's withdrawal from alcohol will be managed without complications. - Answer>>> D.
The client's withdrawal from alcohol will be managed without complications.
A client with multiple somatic symptoms that are vague and dramatized but cant be medically
explained would be considered
A. Somatic syndrome disorder
B. Illness anxiety disorder
C. OCD
D. Anxiety - Answer>>> A. Somatic syndrome disorder
A client who comes into the clinic with a small sore saying they know they have skin cancer even
thought two other dermatologist have told them its just a small cut would be diagnosed with
A. Conversion syndrome
B. Factitious disorder
,C. Illness anxiety disorder
D. Self harm - Answer>>> C. Illness anxiety disorder
A mother who has been making her child sick for attention would be diagnosed with
A. Illness anxiety disorder
B. Factitious disorder
C. Conversion syndrome
D. DID - Answer>>> B. Factitious disorder
A person who presents themselves to other as ill impaired or injured by falsification would be
diagnosed with
A. Illness anxiety disorder
B. Factitious disorder
C. Conversion syndrome
D. DID - Answer>>> B. Factitious disorder (Imposed on self)
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. As part of the client's plan
of care, the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins
to review the schedule with the client, the client says, "Why don't you shut up already? I can
read it myself, you know!" Which of the following responses should the nurse give the client?
A. "We do this every day. Why are you so angry with me this morning?"
B. "I don't like it when you address me with that tone of voice."
C. "I know you can, but are you going to read it or not?"
D. "Fine. Here is the schedule, and I will expect you to be on time to your therapies." -
Answer>>> B. "I don't like it when you address me with that tone of voice."
, The ultimate goal of therapy for a client with DID is most likely achieved through
A) crisis intervention and directed association
B) psychotherapy and hypnosis
C) psychoanalysis and free association
D) insight psychotherapy and dextroamphetamines - Answer>>> B) psychotherapy and hypnosis
Lucille has a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms would be
consistent with this diagnosis?
a. Complains of a multitude of incapacitating physical symptoms
b.Manifests with pseudoseizures or pseudocyesis
b.Takes substances to induce vomiting in order to convince the nurse that she needs treatment
c. Expresses persistent fears of having life-threatening disease
d. All of the above - Answer>>> d.Expresses persistent fears of having life-threatening disease
Which situation is an example of selective amnesia?
1. A client cannot relate any lifetime memories.
2. A client can describe driving to Ohio but cannot remember the car accident that occurred.
3. A client often wanders aimlessly after sunset.
4. A client cannot provide personal demographic information during admission assessment. -
Answer>>> 2. A client can describe driving to Ohio but cannot remember the car accident that
occurred.
A client comes to a psychiatric clinic, experiencing sudden extreme fatigue and decreased sleep
and appetite. The client works 12 hours a day and rates anxiety as 8/10 on a numeric scale. What
correctly written long-term outcome is realistic in addressing this client's crisis?
A. The client will change his or her type A personality traits to more adaptive ones by week 1.
B. The client will list five positive self-attributes.
