mental health exam 1 - practice
questions and verified correct
answers 2025 update
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse determines which
client statement represents the use of the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - Correct AnswerC
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions including his
slippers beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited by this
client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - Correct AnswerB
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following
characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - Correct AnswerD
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One client says to
the other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse
recognizes this as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - Correct AnswerB
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating hostility.
Which would be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - Correct AnswerB
, As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states, "I'm afraid
to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my children." Which nursing
statement is most supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in the
community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask for more
time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work out fine." -
Correct AnswerA
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted client who is oriented
times four. Which of the following communication techniques would best facilitate
obtaining accurate and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - Correct AnswerC
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric social worker as a
member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
A. Provides ongoing assessment of client's mental and physical condition
B. Functions under the supervision of the psychiatric nurse
C. Serves as the leader of the treatment team
D. Conducts individual, group, and family therapy - Correct AnswerD
A client, diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, approaches the nursing station
often with various requests. The nurse intervenes by stating, "You may approach the
nurse's station only once an hour." Which nursing intervention has been employed?
A. Providing reality orientation
B. Ensuring physical need fulfillment
C. Setting limits on behavior
D. Providing client education - Correct AnswerC
A client expresses a desire to begin attending the self-help group Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA). Which nursing response gives the client pertinent information about
this type of group?
A. "In this type of group, membership is always within a fixed time frame."
B. "Group members receive comfort and advice from others undergoing similar
experiences."
C. "The purpose of this type of group is to convey information to a number of
individuals."
questions and verified correct
answers 2025 update
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse determines which
client statement represents the use of the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - Correct AnswerC
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions including his
slippers beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited by this
client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - Correct AnswerB
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following
characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - Correct AnswerD
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One client says to
the other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse
recognizes this as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - Correct AnswerB
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating hostility.
Which would be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - Correct AnswerB
, As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states, "I'm afraid
to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my children." Which nursing
statement is most supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in the
community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask for more
time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work out fine." -
Correct AnswerA
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted client who is oriented
times four. Which of the following communication techniques would best facilitate
obtaining accurate and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - Correct AnswerC
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric social worker as a
member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
A. Provides ongoing assessment of client's mental and physical condition
B. Functions under the supervision of the psychiatric nurse
C. Serves as the leader of the treatment team
D. Conducts individual, group, and family therapy - Correct AnswerD
A client, diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, approaches the nursing station
often with various requests. The nurse intervenes by stating, "You may approach the
nurse's station only once an hour." Which nursing intervention has been employed?
A. Providing reality orientation
B. Ensuring physical need fulfillment
C. Setting limits on behavior
D. Providing client education - Correct AnswerC
A client expresses a desire to begin attending the self-help group Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA). Which nursing response gives the client pertinent information about
this type of group?
A. "In this type of group, membership is always within a fixed time frame."
B. "Group members receive comfort and advice from others undergoing similar
experiences."
C. "The purpose of this type of group is to convey information to a number of
individuals."
