PN Mental Health Final Questions
Which of the following therapies does not foster awareness, but emphasizes the principles of learning
with positive or negative reinforcement?
a. behavioral therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. behavioral therapy
Serious issues with the elderly who are prescribed psychotropic medications include
a. increased risk of cumulative effects
b. lack of research in the area of psychotropic medication side effects
c. guidelines limit the use of psychotropic medications for older adults
d. psychotropic medications are the cause of all falls in the elderly - (correct Answer) - a. increased risk of
cumulative effects
One of the most important ingredients of the therapeutic relationship is
a. empathy
b. critical thinking
c. maintaining social distancing
d. establishing ground rules - (correct Answer) - a. empathy
Which of the following is FALSE regarding telemental health?
a. It is the best method for use with children and adolescents
b. it is cost effective
c. It may lack the ability to establish an effective rapport
d. it is generally available 24 hours per day - (correct Answer) - a. It is the best method for use with
children and adolescents
The role of the nurse working with mental health patients is to
a. monitor behaviors
,b. perform psychological testing
c. conduct psychotherapy sessions
d. assist with electroconvulsive therapy procedures - (correct Answer) - a. monitor behaviors
The therapy which centers on the client's view of the world and his or her problems is
a. humanistic therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. behavioral therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. humanistic therapy
Which therapy is based on a cognitive model that focuses on identifying and correcting distorted
thinking patterns that can lead to emotional distress and problem behaviors?
a. cognitive behavioral therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. cognitive behavioral therapy
Which of the following therapies is most successful in disorders such as attention deficit disorder and
some addictive disorders?
a. behavioral therapy
b. humanistic therapy
c. psychodynamic therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. behavioral therapy
Examples of subjective data obtained during a nursing interview include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Patient name and date of birth.
b. General information about the client.
c. Current or past substance use.
d. Current occupational or work situation. - (correct Answer) - a. Patient name and date of birth.
If the client exhibits sexually explicit behavior or remarks, the nurse should do which of the following
FIRST?
a. be direct in letting the client know that the behavior is disturbing and unacceptable.
,b. Terminate the interaction and walk away.
c. discuss the underlying issue with the client.
d. Tell the client you will not speak with him if he behaves in that manner. - (correct Answer) - a. be
direct in letting the client know that the behavior is disturbing and unacceptable.
During a discussion between a nurse and client, the client starts yelling at the nurse Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the discussion.
b. Tell the client he will be secluded. he continues behaving this way.
c. Touch the clients arm and ask him to calm down.
d. Walk away from the client without responding. - (correct Answer) - a. Change the topic of the
discussion.
Which of the following terms should NOT be used to describe a client's attitude?
a. Violent.
b. Uncooperative.
c. Apathetic.
d. Suspicious. - (correct Answer) - a. Violent.
Which of the following is an acceptable term to describe affect?
a. Blunted.
b. Fearful.
c. Sad.
d. Irritable. - (correct Answer) - a. Blunted.
A standard assessment tool is generally utilized to document components of a psychosocial assessment
and objective data in the medical record
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - a. True
The Nursing Process is a scientific and systematic method for providing effective, individualized nursing
care, and serves as an aid in resolving client problems.
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - a. True
, Which of the following methods is best for documenting subjective data
a. Use pt states and use patient words in documentation
b. Document patient behavior as "aggressive" , but do not document actual behaviors.
c. Do not make judgement between pt objective and subjective information, document whatever the
patient says.
d. Document that patient information contradicts other available information. - (correct Answer) - a. Use
pt states and use patient words in documentation
Examples of Objective data include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Occupation
b. Physical exam
c. Behaviors
d. Appearance - (correct Answer) - a. Occupation
It is not important for the LVN to review the Nursing Care Plan because that is the responsibility of the
RN.
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - b. False
The nurse is admitting a schizophrenic patient. The client's perception of the present problem is best
documented by the nurse:
a. Using the patient's own words.
b. With information obtained by significant other.
c. By copying the physician observations.
d. By documenting observations of patient behaviors made over several hours - (correct Answer) - a.
Using the patient's own words.
Arranging discharge placement is the responsibility of which of the following?
a. Social Worker
b. Psychotherapist
c. Regisitered Nurse
d. Occupational therapist - (correct Answer) - a. Social Worker
What is the most important factor in establishing a safe, trusting environment for a mental health client?
Which of the following therapies does not foster awareness, but emphasizes the principles of learning
with positive or negative reinforcement?
a. behavioral therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. behavioral therapy
Serious issues with the elderly who are prescribed psychotropic medications include
a. increased risk of cumulative effects
b. lack of research in the area of psychotropic medication side effects
c. guidelines limit the use of psychotropic medications for older adults
d. psychotropic medications are the cause of all falls in the elderly - (correct Answer) - a. increased risk of
cumulative effects
One of the most important ingredients of the therapeutic relationship is
a. empathy
b. critical thinking
c. maintaining social distancing
d. establishing ground rules - (correct Answer) - a. empathy
Which of the following is FALSE regarding telemental health?
a. It is the best method for use with children and adolescents
b. it is cost effective
c. It may lack the ability to establish an effective rapport
d. it is generally available 24 hours per day - (correct Answer) - a. It is the best method for use with
children and adolescents
The role of the nurse working with mental health patients is to
a. monitor behaviors
,b. perform psychological testing
c. conduct psychotherapy sessions
d. assist with electroconvulsive therapy procedures - (correct Answer) - a. monitor behaviors
The therapy which centers on the client's view of the world and his or her problems is
a. humanistic therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. behavioral therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. humanistic therapy
Which therapy is based on a cognitive model that focuses on identifying and correcting distorted
thinking patterns that can lead to emotional distress and problem behaviors?
a. cognitive behavioral therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. cognitive behavioral therapy
Which of the following therapies is most successful in disorders such as attention deficit disorder and
some addictive disorders?
a. behavioral therapy
b. humanistic therapy
c. psychodynamic therapy
d. cognitive behavioral therapy - (correct Answer) - a. behavioral therapy
Examples of subjective data obtained during a nursing interview include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Patient name and date of birth.
b. General information about the client.
c. Current or past substance use.
d. Current occupational or work situation. - (correct Answer) - a. Patient name and date of birth.
If the client exhibits sexually explicit behavior or remarks, the nurse should do which of the following
FIRST?
a. be direct in letting the client know that the behavior is disturbing and unacceptable.
,b. Terminate the interaction and walk away.
c. discuss the underlying issue with the client.
d. Tell the client you will not speak with him if he behaves in that manner. - (correct Answer) - a. be
direct in letting the client know that the behavior is disturbing and unacceptable.
During a discussion between a nurse and client, the client starts yelling at the nurse Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the discussion.
b. Tell the client he will be secluded. he continues behaving this way.
c. Touch the clients arm and ask him to calm down.
d. Walk away from the client without responding. - (correct Answer) - a. Change the topic of the
discussion.
Which of the following terms should NOT be used to describe a client's attitude?
a. Violent.
b. Uncooperative.
c. Apathetic.
d. Suspicious. - (correct Answer) - a. Violent.
Which of the following is an acceptable term to describe affect?
a. Blunted.
b. Fearful.
c. Sad.
d. Irritable. - (correct Answer) - a. Blunted.
A standard assessment tool is generally utilized to document components of a psychosocial assessment
and objective data in the medical record
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - a. True
The Nursing Process is a scientific and systematic method for providing effective, individualized nursing
care, and serves as an aid in resolving client problems.
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - a. True
, Which of the following methods is best for documenting subjective data
a. Use pt states and use patient words in documentation
b. Document patient behavior as "aggressive" , but do not document actual behaviors.
c. Do not make judgement between pt objective and subjective information, document whatever the
patient says.
d. Document that patient information contradicts other available information. - (correct Answer) - a. Use
pt states and use patient words in documentation
Examples of Objective data include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Occupation
b. Physical exam
c. Behaviors
d. Appearance - (correct Answer) - a. Occupation
It is not important for the LVN to review the Nursing Care Plan because that is the responsibility of the
RN.
a. True
b. False - (correct Answer) - b. False
The nurse is admitting a schizophrenic patient. The client's perception of the present problem is best
documented by the nurse:
a. Using the patient's own words.
b. With information obtained by significant other.
c. By copying the physician observations.
d. By documenting observations of patient behaviors made over several hours - (correct Answer) - a.
Using the patient's own words.
Arranging discharge placement is the responsibility of which of the following?
a. Social Worker
b. Psychotherapist
c. Regisitered Nurse
d. Occupational therapist - (correct Answer) - a. Social Worker
What is the most important factor in establishing a safe, trusting environment for a mental health client?
