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1. A nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client
who has anorexia nervosa. Click to highlight.:
QT prolongation-Y
Exercise regimen-Y
Hematemesis-Y
Temp-N
Laxative-N BMI-
Y
2. A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has
recently experiences a traumatic event.Client was a witness during a
recent violent crime at their place of employment. Several of the client's
coworkers were killed. The client has been experiencing feelings of guilt
and angerThe nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?: - "It is
common for people who
survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of anxiety."
- "You should seek help with you have thoughts of self-
harm."
- "A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
psychosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential psychiatric emergency?
- The client reports command hallucinations
- The client is exhibiting echolalia
- The client reports loss of motivation
- The client is exhibiting blunted affect: The client reports command
hallucinations
4. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar
disorder. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
The first action the nurse should take is to address the client's _______ due
to the client's _______: CARDIOVASCULAR INJURY
CONSTANT PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
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5. A nurse is assisting a client who has a terminal illness with adjusting to
progressive loss of independence. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates acceptance of their illness?- "I am going to order a
wheelchair for when I am unable to walk."
- "I am going to stop paying my bills since I won't be around much
longer." - " I wish you would go take care of somebody who actually
needs you." - "I am sure I'll be able to continue to care for myself without
help.": - "I am going to order a wheelchair for when I am unable to walk."
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following goals is the priority when planning care for this
client?
- The client will take prescribed medications as scheduled
- The client will express feelings of frustration
- The client will refrain from self-mutilation
- The client will participate in group therapy: - The client will refrain from self-
mutilation
7. During morning rounds, a nurse finds a client who has schizophrenia
trembling and tearful in their bed. The client reports that a bomb was placed
in their room by a family member during visiting hours. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
- Ask the client to identify the bomb in the room
- Initiate disaster protocols per facility policies and procedures
- Assess the client for evidence of a perceptual disturbance
- Convince the client that there is no bomb in their room: - Assess the client
for evidence of a perceptual disturbance
8. A community health nurse is planning an education program about
depressive disorders. Which of the following factors should the nurse include
as increasing the risk for depression?
- Male gender
- Hyperthyroidism
- Substance use disorder
- Being married: - Substance use disorder
9. A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
- Amenorrhea
1. A nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client
who has anorexia nervosa. Click to highlight.:
QT prolongation-Y
Exercise regimen-Y
Hematemesis-Y
Temp-N
Laxative-N BMI-
Y
2. A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has
recently experiences a traumatic event.Client was a witness during a
recent violent crime at their place of employment. Several of the client's
coworkers were killed. The client has been experiencing feelings of guilt
and angerThe nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?: - "It is
common for people who
survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of anxiety."
- "You should seek help with you have thoughts of self-
harm."
- "A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
psychosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential psychiatric emergency?
- The client reports command hallucinations
- The client is exhibiting echolalia
- The client reports loss of motivation
- The client is exhibiting blunted affect: The client reports command
hallucinations
4. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar
disorder. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
The first action the nurse should take is to address the client's _______ due
to the client's _______: CARDIOVASCULAR INJURY
CONSTANT PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
, RN Mental Health Online Practice 2025 B
5. A nurse is assisting a client who has a terminal illness with adjusting to
progressive loss of independence. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates acceptance of their illness?- "I am going to order a
wheelchair for when I am unable to walk."
- "I am going to stop paying my bills since I won't be around much
longer." - " I wish you would go take care of somebody who actually
needs you." - "I am sure I'll be able to continue to care for myself without
help.": - "I am going to order a wheelchair for when I am unable to walk."
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following goals is the priority when planning care for this
client?
- The client will take prescribed medications as scheduled
- The client will express feelings of frustration
- The client will refrain from self-mutilation
- The client will participate in group therapy: - The client will refrain from self-
mutilation
7. During morning rounds, a nurse finds a client who has schizophrenia
trembling and tearful in their bed. The client reports that a bomb was placed
in their room by a family member during visiting hours. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
- Ask the client to identify the bomb in the room
- Initiate disaster protocols per facility policies and procedures
- Assess the client for evidence of a perceptual disturbance
- Convince the client that there is no bomb in their room: - Assess the client
for evidence of a perceptual disturbance
8. A community health nurse is planning an education program about
depressive disorders. Which of the following factors should the nurse include
as increasing the risk for depression?
- Male gender
- Hyperthyroidism
- Substance use disorder
- Being married: - Substance use disorder
9. A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
- Amenorrhea
