Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? - CORRECT ANSWER Stress,
coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER Least restrictive
environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff? -
CORRECT ANSWER Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to
violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing
hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client? - CORRECT ANSWER Decrease anxiety,
find out what their daily routine is
Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER Emotional
support
Do Not Harm - CORRECT ANSWER Staff and client safety and most important
, What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client? - CORRECT
ANSWER Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about
patient daily routines
What is Failure to Probe? - CORRECT ANSWER Failure to investigate during
interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Provide them with the tools to help them cope
Acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate a favorable reception. One does not
have to approve of another's behavior
Interest - CORRECT ANSWER Expressing desire to know another person. This is
conveyed by asking about those aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect - CORRECT ANSWER Show consideration for another by communicating a
willingness to work with the client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and
frank.
Concreteness - CORRECT ANSWER Be specific, to the point and clear. Use
understandable language and avoid the use of jargon.
Assistance - CORRECT ANSWER Commit time and energy to the therapeutic
relationships. Convey that you are present and available
Permission - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate this by conveying the message that
it is acceptable to try new ways of behaving
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? - CORRECT ANSWER Stress,
coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER Least restrictive
environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff? -
CORRECT ANSWER Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to
violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing
hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client? - CORRECT ANSWER Decrease anxiety,
find out what their daily routine is
Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER Emotional
support
Do Not Harm - CORRECT ANSWER Staff and client safety and most important
, What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client? - CORRECT
ANSWER Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about
patient daily routines
What is Failure to Probe? - CORRECT ANSWER Failure to investigate during
interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Provide them with the tools to help them cope
Acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate a favorable reception. One does not
have to approve of another's behavior
Interest - CORRECT ANSWER Expressing desire to know another person. This is
conveyed by asking about those aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect - CORRECT ANSWER Show consideration for another by communicating a
willingness to work with the client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and
frank.
Concreteness - CORRECT ANSWER Be specific, to the point and clear. Use
understandable language and avoid the use of jargon.
Assistance - CORRECT ANSWER Commit time and energy to the therapeutic
relationships. Convey that you are present and available
Permission - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate this by conveying the message that
it is acceptable to try new ways of behaving
