EDAPT: PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY: MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
When seeing a client for a mental health alteration, which findings need further assessment? Select all
that apply. - Accurate answers Rapid speech
Client states that he has cured cancer
Avoidance of eye contact
Disheveled appearance
Which nursing diagnosis would you expect a client experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD) to
experience? - Accurate answers Self-care deficit
Which of the following assessment items is most common in the mental health settings? - Accurate
answers Validated survey tools
Professional identity in mental health nursing starts with a nurse's use of self. Which statement is the
best example of this? - Accurate answers A nurse completing a personality test
In taking care of a client with depression, the nurse notes a worsening in symptoms. Which assessment
findings would be included in the nurse's report when calling the healthcare provider? Select all that
apply. - Accurate answers The client refuses to eat today
They scored 70 on the Zung Depression Scale today, which is 10 more than yesterday.
Review the nursing diagnoses below and identify the assessment findings that correlate with each
diagnosis. - Accurate answers *Ineffective impulse control* - Risk-taking
*Chronic low self-esteem* - Anorexia
*Defensive coping* - Aggression
*Self-mutilation* - Cutting
*Disturbed sensory perception* - Hallucinations
, *Disturbed thought processes* - Delusions
A client is having an argument with another client in the main area of the facility. Which intervention
will help the situation? - Accurate answers Bring the client back to their room.
A nurse was just hired as a case manager for a local outpatient mental health facility. Which of the
following things can the nurse expect to do in their new position? Select all that apply. - Accurate
answers Evaluate the client to determine the best discharge plan.
Organize interdisciplinary meetings for the clients.
Partner is calling about her husband. She states three days ago he started exhibiting __________,
__________, and __________. She notices that he has __________ and a __________. I recommended
immediate evaluation by our crisis team. She agreed, and a call was placed to them with request to
respond. - Linda B., RN - Accurate answers Insomnia
Delusions of grandeur
Poor hygiene
Rapid speech
Flight of ideas
Which findings are concerning for a mental health illness? Select all that apply. - Accurate answers
Flight of ideas
Hallucinations
Rapid speech
Insomnia
Poor hygiene
Based on the information, which nursing diagnoses could be used for John? Select all that apply. -
Accurate answers Self-care deficit
Impaired mood regulation
Disturbed thought processes
Review the available nursing diagnoses and match with most optimal goals for John's care: - Accurate
answers *Labile emotional control* - John will demonstrate less periods of crying or intense
laughter.
*Impaired mood regulation* - John will demonstrate an appropriate emotional response to external
stimuli.
HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
When seeing a client for a mental health alteration, which findings need further assessment? Select all
that apply. - Accurate answers Rapid speech
Client states that he has cured cancer
Avoidance of eye contact
Disheveled appearance
Which nursing diagnosis would you expect a client experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD) to
experience? - Accurate answers Self-care deficit
Which of the following assessment items is most common in the mental health settings? - Accurate
answers Validated survey tools
Professional identity in mental health nursing starts with a nurse's use of self. Which statement is the
best example of this? - Accurate answers A nurse completing a personality test
In taking care of a client with depression, the nurse notes a worsening in symptoms. Which assessment
findings would be included in the nurse's report when calling the healthcare provider? Select all that
apply. - Accurate answers The client refuses to eat today
They scored 70 on the Zung Depression Scale today, which is 10 more than yesterday.
Review the nursing diagnoses below and identify the assessment findings that correlate with each
diagnosis. - Accurate answers *Ineffective impulse control* - Risk-taking
*Chronic low self-esteem* - Anorexia
*Defensive coping* - Aggression
*Self-mutilation* - Cutting
*Disturbed sensory perception* - Hallucinations
, *Disturbed thought processes* - Delusions
A client is having an argument with another client in the main area of the facility. Which intervention
will help the situation? - Accurate answers Bring the client back to their room.
A nurse was just hired as a case manager for a local outpatient mental health facility. Which of the
following things can the nurse expect to do in their new position? Select all that apply. - Accurate
answers Evaluate the client to determine the best discharge plan.
Organize interdisciplinary meetings for the clients.
Partner is calling about her husband. She states three days ago he started exhibiting __________,
__________, and __________. She notices that he has __________ and a __________. I recommended
immediate evaluation by our crisis team. She agreed, and a call was placed to them with request to
respond. - Linda B., RN - Accurate answers Insomnia
Delusions of grandeur
Poor hygiene
Rapid speech
Flight of ideas
Which findings are concerning for a mental health illness? Select all that apply. - Accurate answers
Flight of ideas
Hallucinations
Rapid speech
Insomnia
Poor hygiene
Based on the information, which nursing diagnoses could be used for John? Select all that apply. -
Accurate answers Self-care deficit
Impaired mood regulation
Disturbed thought processes
Review the available nursing diagnoses and match with most optimal goals for John's care: - Accurate
answers *Labile emotional control* - John will demonstrate less periods of crying or intense
laughter.
*Impaired mood regulation* - John will demonstrate an appropriate emotional response to external
stimuli.
