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1. Which therapeutic communication D. Making observations
technique is being used in this nurse client
interaction? Client: When I get angry, I get
into a fistfight with my wife, or I take it out
on the kids.
Nurse: I notice that you are smiling as you
talk about this physical violence.
A. Encouraging comparison
B. Exploring
C. Formulating a plan of action
D. Making observations
2. A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed A. You appear to be talking to someone I do not see.
with schizophrenia for the presence of
hallucinations. Which therapeutic
communication technique used by the
nurse is an example of making
observations?
A. You appear to be talking to someone I
do not see.
B. Please describe what you are seeing.
C. Why do you continually look in the
corner of this room?
D. If you hum a tune, the voices may not be
so distracting.
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3. A client who frequently exhibits angry D. During the group, you raised your voice, yelled at a peer, and slammed the door.
outbursts is diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder. Which appropriate
feedback should a nurse provide when this
client experiences an angry outburst?
A. Why do you continue to alienate your
peers by your angry outbursts?
B. You accomplish nothing when you lose
your temper like that.
C. Showing your anger in that manner is
very childish and insensitive.
D. During the group, you raised your voice,
yelled at a peer, and slammed the door.
4. Which example of a therapeutic A. Weve discussed past coping skills. LetÕs see if these coping skills can be
communication technique would be effective now.
effective in the planning phase of the
nursing process?
A. Weve discussed past coping skills. Let's
see if these coping skills can be effective
now.
B. Please tell me in your own words what
brought you to the hospital.
C. This new approach worked for you. Keep
it up.
D. I notice that you seem to be responding
to voices that I do not hear.
5. Which nursing statement is a good D. You mentioned your relationship with your father. Let's discuss that further.
example of the therapeutic communication
technique of focusing?
A. Describe one of the best things that
happened to you this week.
B. I'm having a difficult time understanding
what you mean.
C. Your counseling session is in 30 minutes.
I'll stay with you until then.
D. You mentioned your relationship with
your father. Let's discuss that further.
6. Which expected client outcome should a D. Client will initiate interaction with one peer during free time within 2 days.
nurse identify as being correctly
formulated?
A. Client will feel happier by discharge.
B. The client will demonstrate two
relaxation techniques.
C. Client will verbalize triggers to anger by
end of session.
D. Client will initiate interaction with one
peer during free time within 2 days.
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7. Within the nurse's scope of practice, B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
which function is exclusive to the advanced
practice psychiatric nurse?
A. Teaching about the side effects of
neuroleptic medications
B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental
health status.
C. Using milieu therapy to structure a
therapeutic environment.
D. Providing case management to
coordinate continuity of health services.
8. The following outcome was developed A. Altered self-esteem R/T years of emotional abuse AEB self-deprecating
for a client: "Client will list five personal statements.
strengths by the end of day 1". Which
correctly written nursing diagnostic
statement most likely generated the
development of this outcome?
A. Altered self-esteem R/T years of
emotional abuse AEB self-deprecating
statements.
B. Self-care deficit R/T altered thought
processes.
C. Disturbed body image R/T major
depressive disorder AEB mood rating of
2/10
D. Risk for disturbed self-concept R/T
hopelessness AEB suicide attempt
9. A client is diagnosed with generalized A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
anxiety disorder. To maximize the learning
process prior to discharge teaching, which
assessment should be performed by the
nurse?
A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
B. Assessing and documenting the clients'
vital signs
C. Assessing suicide risk
D. Assessing availability of support systems
10. An adolescent client has problems A. What do you think needs to change about how you express anger?
expressing anger appropriately. Which
nursing statement would encourage the
client to set realistic goals?
A. What do you think needs to change
about how you express anger?
B. How did you feel after attending the
anger management session?
C. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your
current level of anger.
D. What bothers you about the actions of
others when you get angry?
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Social Science Psychology Clinical Psychology
NSG3450 Mental Health EXAM2
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Terms in this set (50)
1. Which therapeutic communication D. Making observations
technique is being used in this nurse client
interaction? Client: When I get angry, I get
into a fistfight with my wife, or I take it out
on the kids.
Nurse: I notice that you are smiling as you
talk about this physical violence.
A. Encouraging comparison
B. Exploring
C. Formulating a plan of action
D. Making observations
2. A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed A. You appear to be talking to someone I do not see.
with schizophrenia for the presence of
hallucinations. Which therapeutic
communication technique used by the
nurse is an example of making
observations?
A. You appear to be talking to someone I
do not see.
B. Please describe what you are seeing.
C. Why do you continually look in the
corner of this room?
D. If you hum a tune, the voices may not be
so distracting.
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3. A client who frequently exhibits angry D. During the group, you raised your voice, yelled at a peer, and slammed the door.
outbursts is diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder. Which appropriate
feedback should a nurse provide when this
client experiences an angry outburst?
A. Why do you continue to alienate your
peers by your angry outbursts?
B. You accomplish nothing when you lose
your temper like that.
C. Showing your anger in that manner is
very childish and insensitive.
D. During the group, you raised your voice,
yelled at a peer, and slammed the door.
4. Which example of a therapeutic A. Weve discussed past coping skills. LetÕs see if these coping skills can be
communication technique would be effective now.
effective in the planning phase of the
nursing process?
A. Weve discussed past coping skills. Let's
see if these coping skills can be effective
now.
B. Please tell me in your own words what
brought you to the hospital.
C. This new approach worked for you. Keep
it up.
D. I notice that you seem to be responding
to voices that I do not hear.
5. Which nursing statement is a good D. You mentioned your relationship with your father. Let's discuss that further.
example of the therapeutic communication
technique of focusing?
A. Describe one of the best things that
happened to you this week.
B. I'm having a difficult time understanding
what you mean.
C. Your counseling session is in 30 minutes.
I'll stay with you until then.
D. You mentioned your relationship with
your father. Let's discuss that further.
6. Which expected client outcome should a D. Client will initiate interaction with one peer during free time within 2 days.
nurse identify as being correctly
formulated?
A. Client will feel happier by discharge.
B. The client will demonstrate two
relaxation techniques.
C. Client will verbalize triggers to anger by
end of session.
D. Client will initiate interaction with one
peer during free time within 2 days.
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7. Within the nurse's scope of practice, B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status.
which function is exclusive to the advanced
practice psychiatric nurse?
A. Teaching about the side effects of
neuroleptic medications
B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental
health status.
C. Using milieu therapy to structure a
therapeutic environment.
D. Providing case management to
coordinate continuity of health services.
8. The following outcome was developed A. Altered self-esteem R/T years of emotional abuse AEB self-deprecating
for a client: "Client will list five personal statements.
strengths by the end of day 1". Which
correctly written nursing diagnostic
statement most likely generated the
development of this outcome?
A. Altered self-esteem R/T years of
emotional abuse AEB self-deprecating
statements.
B. Self-care deficit R/T altered thought
processes.
C. Disturbed body image R/T major
depressive disorder AEB mood rating of
2/10
D. Risk for disturbed self-concept R/T
hopelessness AEB suicide attempt
9. A client is diagnosed with generalized A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
anxiety disorder. To maximize the learning
process prior to discharge teaching, which
assessment should be performed by the
nurse?
A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
B. Assessing and documenting the clients'
vital signs
C. Assessing suicide risk
D. Assessing availability of support systems
10. An adolescent client has problems A. What do you think needs to change about how you express anger?
expressing anger appropriately. Which
nursing statement would encourage the
client to set realistic goals?
A. What do you think needs to change
about how you express anger?
B. How did you feel after attending the
anger management session?
C. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your
current level of anger.
D. What bothers you about the actions of
others when you get angry?
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