mental health exam
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no interest in sexual activity or finding a
partner." The nurse should identify that this statement is consistent with which of the following
personality disorders? - Schizoid personality disorder
A nurse is interviewing a client who is experiencing negative symptoms of psychosis about their
family history of schizophrenia. In which of the following phases of the nursing process should
this take place? - Assessment
A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? - Escitalopram
A nurse is caring for a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the
following findings is true regarding this disorder? - Biologically male clients are typically
diagnosed earlier than biologically female clients
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "When I get in the car to drive to work in the morning,
my hands go numb. It is to the point where I can't grip the steering wheel." Which of the
following conditions is the client experiencing? - Functional neurological symptoms disorder
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently re-admitted for relapse of psychosis symptoms
due to not taking their medications. Which of the follow should be a long-term goal for this
client? - To develop and acknowledge understanding of a relapse plan prior to discharge
A nurse is assisting with the teaching of a group of newly licensed nurses about personality
disorders. Which of the following information should be included? - Personality disorders often
manifest from childhood emotional trauma
, A nurse is assisting with an in-service to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which
of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically
diagnosed? - Young adult
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as a negative symptom - Lack of emotions
A nurse is providing care to a client who was admitted to the emergency department with
superficial lacerations on their leg. The client states, "I was feeling bored, so I used a pair of
gardening scissors to cut myself." The client denies current depression and suicidal thoughts.
The client is demonstrating manifestations of which of the following disorders? - Factitious
disorder
A nurse is reviewing treatment options for a client who has functional neurological symptoms
disorder. Which of the following treatment should the nurse identify as being most effective for
this disorder? - A combination of medication and psychotherapy
A nurse is caring for a client on a mental health unit. For each potential medication, click to
specify if the potential medication is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client -
Anticipated: Risperidone, Ziprasidone
Contraindicated: Quetiapine, Haloperidol(due to cardiovascular disease)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of somatic symptoms disorder. The nurse
should identify that the client must have been experiencing manifestations of the disorder for
how long before diagnosis? - 6 months
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who refuses to follow instructions and
states that the unit rules do not apply to them. The nurse should identify that these findings are
manifestations of which of the following personality disorders? - Antisocial personality disorder
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no interest in sexual activity or finding a
partner." The nurse should identify that this statement is consistent with which of the following
personality disorders? - Schizoid personality disorder
A nurse is interviewing a client who is experiencing negative symptoms of psychosis about their
family history of schizophrenia. In which of the following phases of the nursing process should
this take place? - Assessment
A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? - Escitalopram
A nurse is caring for a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the
following findings is true regarding this disorder? - Biologically male clients are typically
diagnosed earlier than biologically female clients
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "When I get in the car to drive to work in the morning,
my hands go numb. It is to the point where I can't grip the steering wheel." Which of the
following conditions is the client experiencing? - Functional neurological symptoms disorder
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently re-admitted for relapse of psychosis symptoms
due to not taking their medications. Which of the follow should be a long-term goal for this
client? - To develop and acknowledge understanding of a relapse plan prior to discharge
A nurse is assisting with the teaching of a group of newly licensed nurses about personality
disorders. Which of the following information should be included? - Personality disorders often
manifest from childhood emotional trauma
, A nurse is assisting with an in-service to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which
of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically
diagnosed? - Young adult
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as a negative symptom - Lack of emotions
A nurse is providing care to a client who was admitted to the emergency department with
superficial lacerations on their leg. The client states, "I was feeling bored, so I used a pair of
gardening scissors to cut myself." The client denies current depression and suicidal thoughts.
The client is demonstrating manifestations of which of the following disorders? - Factitious
disorder
A nurse is reviewing treatment options for a client who has functional neurological symptoms
disorder. Which of the following treatment should the nurse identify as being most effective for
this disorder? - A combination of medication and psychotherapy
A nurse is caring for a client on a mental health unit. For each potential medication, click to
specify if the potential medication is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client -
Anticipated: Risperidone, Ziprasidone
Contraindicated: Quetiapine, Haloperidol(due to cardiovascular disease)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of somatic symptoms disorder. The nurse
should identify that the client must have been experiencing manifestations of the disorder for
how long before diagnosis? - 6 months
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who refuses to follow instructions and
states that the unit rules do not apply to them. The nurse should identify that these findings are
manifestations of which of the following personality disorders? - Antisocial personality disorder
