CAPSTONE QUIZ ASSESSMENT MENTAL HEALTH
QUESTION AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
Considering the plan of care for a hospitalized patient, the nurse recognizes which of the following
measures as being the most effective way to reduce the risk of a lawsuit? -> CORRECT->>Selecting the
least restrictive treatment environment for the patient
A patient, who has been disruptive on the unit, was placed in locked seclusion without trying other least
restrictive nursing intervention first to control their behaviors. The nurse recognizes this nursing action as?
-> CORRECT->>False imprisonment
What is the best first approach to take when a severely psychotic patient needs to give consent prior to
administering psychotropic medications? -> CORRECT->>Offer the medication with a brief explanation to
see if the patient is willing to take it.
The 5 Bioethical Principles -> CORRECT->>Beneficence
-Autonomy
-Justice
-Fidelity
-Veracity
The nurse tells the patient "I've noticed that you seem unhappy when we discussed your relationship with
your spouse." The nurse has used the therapeutic technique of: -> CORRECT->>Making an observation
Which of these statements by the nurse indicates the best response to convey a caring, respectful attitude
toward the patient? -> CORRECT->>I want to be sure I understand what you're saying to me
A patient reports to the nurse feelings of nausea, weakness, and headache every day when the scheduled
therapy session is about to begin. The nurse recognizes this as? -> CORRECT->>Conversion reaction
A patient states to the nurse: "I am tired of all these groups, it's just too much for me to handle." Using
supportive confrontation, the best response by the nurse would be: -
, CORRECT ANSWER-"I know you're finding this difficult, but I believe you can get through it."
Elisa, a 19-year-old patient told you that she cannot talk about her recent miscarriage as it's too painful for
her. She states "I become very anxious just thinking about it and I'm unsure if I can go through another
pregnancy." -> CORRECT->>Suppression
A woman was brought to the emergency room by the local policy after she was found wandering at a state
park during the night. She was unable to tell the police or nurse her name, where she lives, or where she
works. -> CORRECT->>Dissociation
A student majoring in accounting failed the first two exams of the semester and then complained to you
that all of the lectures given by her professor were disorganized and unclear. -> CORRECT-
>>Rationalization
A college male has an impulsive, explosive and aggressive nature. He tried out for the college boxing
team where he has worked hard and become a successful member of the team. He is regarded by his
team mates as a star player. -> CORRECT->> Sublimation
A patient in the hospital told the nurse "You are a wonderful person." The next day the same patient states
"You are the worst nurse ever! How can you keep your job?" -> CORRECT->>Splitting
A woman who has repressed her attraction and feelings toward other women working in her office refuses
to socialize as she fears those women will make homosexual advances towards her. -> CORRECT-
>>Projection
A 10-year-old child told her preschool-aged sister not to scribble in her book, but rather explained she
should look at the pictures in the book, thus expressing the values of their parents. -> CORRECT-
>>Introjection
A mother, who has an unconscious hostility towards her pre-teen daughter, is overprotective and hovers
over her. The mother explains she is protecting her daughter from potential harm. The mother's behaviors
is interfering with the child's growth and development. -> CORRECT->>Reaction Formation
An adolescent female came home and angrily kicked the family dog numerous ties stating she was very
upset that her boyfriend of 3 years was breaking up with her. -> CORRECT->>Displacement
Four-year-old Jackson, who has been potty trained for 2 years, began to wet and soil his pants when his
new baby sister was brought home from the hospital. -> CORRECT->>Regression
"I wouldn't worry about that right now" -> CORRECT->>False reassurance
"I’d rather you to talk about cutting yourself" -> CORRECT->>Disapproving
"Why did you skip the groups this morning?" -> CORRECT->>Demanding an explanation
QUESTION AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
Considering the plan of care for a hospitalized patient, the nurse recognizes which of the following
measures as being the most effective way to reduce the risk of a lawsuit? -> CORRECT->>Selecting the
least restrictive treatment environment for the patient
A patient, who has been disruptive on the unit, was placed in locked seclusion without trying other least
restrictive nursing intervention first to control their behaviors. The nurse recognizes this nursing action as?
-> CORRECT->>False imprisonment
What is the best first approach to take when a severely psychotic patient needs to give consent prior to
administering psychotropic medications? -> CORRECT->>Offer the medication with a brief explanation to
see if the patient is willing to take it.
The 5 Bioethical Principles -> CORRECT->>Beneficence
-Autonomy
-Justice
-Fidelity
-Veracity
The nurse tells the patient "I've noticed that you seem unhappy when we discussed your relationship with
your spouse." The nurse has used the therapeutic technique of: -> CORRECT->>Making an observation
Which of these statements by the nurse indicates the best response to convey a caring, respectful attitude
toward the patient? -> CORRECT->>I want to be sure I understand what you're saying to me
A patient reports to the nurse feelings of nausea, weakness, and headache every day when the scheduled
therapy session is about to begin. The nurse recognizes this as? -> CORRECT->>Conversion reaction
A patient states to the nurse: "I am tired of all these groups, it's just too much for me to handle." Using
supportive confrontation, the best response by the nurse would be: -
, CORRECT ANSWER-"I know you're finding this difficult, but I believe you can get through it."
Elisa, a 19-year-old patient told you that she cannot talk about her recent miscarriage as it's too painful for
her. She states "I become very anxious just thinking about it and I'm unsure if I can go through another
pregnancy." -> CORRECT->>Suppression
A woman was brought to the emergency room by the local policy after she was found wandering at a state
park during the night. She was unable to tell the police or nurse her name, where she lives, or where she
works. -> CORRECT->>Dissociation
A student majoring in accounting failed the first two exams of the semester and then complained to you
that all of the lectures given by her professor were disorganized and unclear. -> CORRECT-
>>Rationalization
A college male has an impulsive, explosive and aggressive nature. He tried out for the college boxing
team where he has worked hard and become a successful member of the team. He is regarded by his
team mates as a star player. -> CORRECT->> Sublimation
A patient in the hospital told the nurse "You are a wonderful person." The next day the same patient states
"You are the worst nurse ever! How can you keep your job?" -> CORRECT->>Splitting
A woman who has repressed her attraction and feelings toward other women working in her office refuses
to socialize as she fears those women will make homosexual advances towards her. -> CORRECT-
>>Projection
A 10-year-old child told her preschool-aged sister not to scribble in her book, but rather explained she
should look at the pictures in the book, thus expressing the values of their parents. -> CORRECT-
>>Introjection
A mother, who has an unconscious hostility towards her pre-teen daughter, is overprotective and hovers
over her. The mother explains she is protecting her daughter from potential harm. The mother's behaviors
is interfering with the child's growth and development. -> CORRECT->>Reaction Formation
An adolescent female came home and angrily kicked the family dog numerous ties stating she was very
upset that her boyfriend of 3 years was breaking up with her. -> CORRECT->>Displacement
Four-year-old Jackson, who has been potty trained for 2 years, began to wet and soil his pants when his
new baby sister was brought home from the hospital. -> CORRECT->>Regression
"I wouldn't worry about that right now" -> CORRECT->>False reassurance
"I’d rather you to talk about cutting yourself" -> CORRECT->>Disapproving
"Why did you skip the groups this morning?" -> CORRECT->>Demanding an explanation
