MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS A COMPLETE
SOLUTION LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 BEST GRADED A+ FOR
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The nurse is collecting the health history of a client and determines that the client has risk
factors for developing mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse identify as
possible contributing factor in the development of a mental health disorder?
A) Medication adherence
B) Exposure to environmental allergens
C) Adverse effects of treatment
D) Immune system - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Immune system
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for thoughts to harm self and others.
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the taking action step of the Clinical
judgement action model (CJAM)?
A) Identifying outcomes
B) focusing on holistic care
C) Documenting nursing actions accurately
D) Determining client risk and protective factors
E) Forming a therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWERS B) focusing on holistic care
C) Documenting nursing actions accurately
E) Forming a therapeutic relationship
A nurse is caring for clients who states, "I am overwhelmed by stress and nobody is helping me"
Which if the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
A) Have you tried to avoid the situations that are causing you so much stress?
B) I would like to help you. Can You tell me more about what you are feeling?
,MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
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C) I am trying to help you, but you havent told me why you are overwhelmed yet.
D) Tell me about what you are doing to reduce or cope with your stress. - CORRECT ANSWERS
B) I would like to help you. Can You tell me more about what you are feeling?
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam, a benzo for managing severe
manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the
client?
A) Foods that are high in tyramine should be avoided
B) Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until effects are known
C) Increase the dose of medication as needed if relief of manifestations is not experienced
D) Relief of manifestations should be expected after a few weeks of therapy - CORRECT
ANSWERS B) Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until effects are known
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences severe anxiety when going to work. The nurse
should identify that which of the following areas of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated
when the client goes to work?
A) Parasympathetic nervous system
B) Vagus nerve
C) Limbic systen
D) Sympathetic nervous system - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Sympathetic nervous system
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory and poor
concentration. Which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as being
responsible for the clients manifestations?
A) Serotonin
B) Norepinephrine
, MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
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C) Histamine
D) Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Norepinephrine
A nurse is assessing a client who has depression and was prescribed fluoxetine 6 months ago.
The client reports that they recently stopped taking the prescription. Which of the following
findings indicates the client is experiencing ADDS?
A) Irritability
B) Poor coordination
C) Blurry vision
D) Flu like manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Flu like manifestations
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of non suicidal self harm. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of NSSH?
A) Bite marks on the upper arms
B) Bruises from hitting oneself
C) Burn marks on the chest
D) Difficulties managing painful emotions
E) Erosion of tooth enamel - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Bite marks on the upper arms
B) Bruises from hitting oneself
C) Burn marks on the chest
D) Difficulties managing painful emotions
A nurse is providing care to as client who is aggressive and demonstrating self injurious
behaviors. Which of the following disorders does the nurse identify as being consistent with this
behavior?
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS A COMPLETE
SOLUTION LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The nurse is collecting the health history of a client and determines that the client has risk
factors for developing mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse identify as
possible contributing factor in the development of a mental health disorder?
A) Medication adherence
B) Exposure to environmental allergens
C) Adverse effects of treatment
D) Immune system - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Immune system
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for thoughts to harm self and others.
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the taking action step of the Clinical
judgement action model (CJAM)?
A) Identifying outcomes
B) focusing on holistic care
C) Documenting nursing actions accurately
D) Determining client risk and protective factors
E) Forming a therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWERS B) focusing on holistic care
C) Documenting nursing actions accurately
E) Forming a therapeutic relationship
A nurse is caring for clients who states, "I am overwhelmed by stress and nobody is helping me"
Which if the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
A) Have you tried to avoid the situations that are causing you so much stress?
B) I would like to help you. Can You tell me more about what you are feeling?
,MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS A COMPLETE
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C) I am trying to help you, but you havent told me why you are overwhelmed yet.
D) Tell me about what you are doing to reduce or cope with your stress. - CORRECT ANSWERS
B) I would like to help you. Can You tell me more about what you are feeling?
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam, a benzo for managing severe
manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the
client?
A) Foods that are high in tyramine should be avoided
B) Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until effects are known
C) Increase the dose of medication as needed if relief of manifestations is not experienced
D) Relief of manifestations should be expected after a few weeks of therapy - CORRECT
ANSWERS B) Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until effects are known
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences severe anxiety when going to work. The nurse
should identify that which of the following areas of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated
when the client goes to work?
A) Parasympathetic nervous system
B) Vagus nerve
C) Limbic systen
D) Sympathetic nervous system - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Sympathetic nervous system
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory and poor
concentration. Which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as being
responsible for the clients manifestations?
A) Serotonin
B) Norepinephrine
, MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS A COMPLETE
SOLUTION LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
C) Histamine
D) Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Norepinephrine
A nurse is assessing a client who has depression and was prescribed fluoxetine 6 months ago.
The client reports that they recently stopped taking the prescription. Which of the following
findings indicates the client is experiencing ADDS?
A) Irritability
B) Poor coordination
C) Blurry vision
D) Flu like manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Flu like manifestations
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of non suicidal self harm. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of NSSH?
A) Bite marks on the upper arms
B) Bruises from hitting oneself
C) Burn marks on the chest
D) Difficulties managing painful emotions
E) Erosion of tooth enamel - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Bite marks on the upper arms
B) Bruises from hitting oneself
C) Burn marks on the chest
D) Difficulties managing painful emotions
A nurse is providing care to as client who is aggressive and demonstrating self injurious
behaviors. Which of the following disorders does the nurse identify as being consistent with this
behavior?
