MENTAL HEALTH EXAM A AND B | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) | LATEST VERSION | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED

MENTAL HEALTH EXAM A AND B | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) |
LATEST VERSION | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED

MENTAL HEALTH EXAM A
A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders
for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following
as risk factor suicide?

Exercising caution in behavior

Loss of a job

Engaging in extracurricular activities

Financial stability ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Loss of a job



A public health nurse is applying for a grant related to suicide prevention.
When describing social groups at the highest risk, which of the following
should the nurse include?

South American

African American

Native American

Japanese American ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Native
American



A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a
mental illness. The nurse should identify that which of the following is a

,client right related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
(EMTALA).

Immediate transfer to a hospital of the client's choice

Receive medical screening and treatment

According to the EMTALA, a client is entitled to be examined and treated in
an emergency situation.

Receive free medications

Show proof of insurance prior to treatment ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------According to the EMTALA, a client is entitled to be examined and
treated in an emergency situation.



A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of
the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?

Dependent personality disorder

Antisocial personality disorder

paranoid personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Antisocial personality disorder



a nurse is discussing borderline personality disorder and the risk for self-
harm with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should
the nurse identify as the highest risk for self-harm?

When attending dialectical behavior therapy

When getting married

,When discharge from the hospital

When attending narrative therapy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
When discharge from the hospital




A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client's
family member asks why the provider will not prescribe a medication to
calm the client down. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?

"It ca increase their blood pressure."

"It can increase their risk foe falls."

"It increases their risk of experiencing a stroke."

"It can increase their risk for infection." ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------
-------"It can increase their risk foe falls."



A nurse is interviewing a client who has a sudden change in mood and
affect. Which of the following behaviors by the client indicates a change in
their emotions?

The client slightly nods during the interview.

The client makes fleeting eye contact towards staff members and the unit
doors.

The client dons a sweater and requests a drink of water.

Th client is sitting at a table with their palms facing the celling. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The client makes fleeting eye contact
towards staff members and the unit doors.

, A school nurse is planning a presentation about identifying potential
warning signs of suicide for high school students. which of the following
examples of behaviors should the nurse include in the teaching?

Making plans to go to a high school dance

Displaying extreme mood swings

Seeking a tutor for help with a challenging class

Volunteering to serve food at a homeless shelter over the holidays. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Displaying extreme mood swings



A nurse manager is instructing a newly licensed nurse in ways to improve
their active listening skills. Which of the following behaviors should the
nurse manager recommend?

Show emotion when a client is disclosing sensitive information.

Keep direct eye contact to a minimum.

Interrupt the client's statement to clarify thoughts or ideas.

Avoid looking at other clients on the unit. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------Avoid looking at other clients on the unit.



A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?

Minimize contact with a client who is angry.

Use clinical terminology to help a client better understand their diagnosis.

Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit with family members.