NURSING CONCEPTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3
STUDY GUIDE BEST EXAM SOLUTION SATISFACTION CORRECTLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+
NURSING CONCEPTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE BEST EXAM SOLUTION SATISFACTION
CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
GRADED A+
1. Which statement demonstrates the greatest indication that the speaker has a healthy
degree of satisfaction from her interpersonal relationships?
A. "I couldn't live without my mother's support and approval."
B. "Being in a relationship means that you don't have to be alone."
C. "My partner has faults but at least I don't worry about being abused." D. "My
partner and I talk about what's bothering us regardless of what it is.": D. "My
partner and I talk about what's bothering us regardless of what it is."
2. The diagnosis that a client has a problem with forming interdependent relations is
reinforced when he states:
A. "My teenage children seem to think that they should make all their own
decisions."
B. "If my wife wants a new refrigerator, she will have to cut back on some household
expenses."
C. "I believe that it is my responsibility to make the decisions since my wife never
had to as a child."
D. "Families cannot be ruled like a democracy; if everyone had a vote nothing would
ever get decided.": C. "I believe that it is my responsibility to make the decisions since
my wife never had to as a child."
3. The nurse is discussing the needs of a newborn with her parents. The child's future
self-worth will be best directed by the statement:
A. "Love yourself and your child and she will grow to love both you and herself."
B. "Your infant's needs should be met quickly, effectively, and in a caring manner."
C. "The period between 3 and 18 months is critical to the formation of good self-
worth."
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D. "Self-worth is a factor that will affect much of your child's ability to lead a happy,
productive life.": B. "Your infant's needs should be met quickly, effectively, and in a
caring manner."
4. Adolescence can be a confusing, unsettling time for families with devel- oping
children. The nurse suggests that the quest to balance the struggle between peer
pressure and a need to separate from parents can be facilitated by the:
A. Adolescent being held responsible for assuming responsibility for setting and
achieving personal goals.
B. Parents recognizing that healthy emotional development of the adolescent is based
on peer acceptance.
C. Parents establishing fair, consistent limits and expectations that are com-
municated clearly.
D. Adolescent being given responsibilities and privileges more reflective of becoming
mature.: B. Parents recognizing that healthy emotional development of the adolescent
is based on peer acceptance.
5. The nurse is preparing to manage the care of a client diagnosed with a borderline
personality disorder. The nurse demonstrates an understanding of therapeutic
interventions that focus on the characteristics of such disor- ders when making
which statement to the client?
A. "You must feel threatened when staff is involved with the problems of the other
clients."
B. "When you feel the triggers of your agitation starting, come to me so I can help
you de-escalate."
C. "When you want my attention, please explain that to me rather than resorting to
manipulative behavior."
D. "We are here to keep you safe, so I will ask you several times a day whether you
feel the need to harm yourself.": C. "When you want my attention, please explain that to
me rather than resorting to manipulative behavior."
6. The initial intervention when beginning the management of care for an individual
diagnosed with a maladaptive eating disorder is for the nurse to: A. Personally reflect
on weight-related biases.
B. Establish a therapeutic client-focused relationship.
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C. Evaluate the individual's current state of physical and emotional health. D.
Assure the individual that the treatment plan will be mutually agreed upon.: A.
Personally reflect on weight-related biases.
7. Which interview question demonstrates that the nurse has an understand- ing of
the factors that have a negative effect on the long-term prognosis of anorexia
nervosa?
A. "Has anyone else in your immediate family been diagnosed with anorexia
nervosa?"
B. "When did your problem with body image and eating first begin?"
C. "Have you ever been told you drink too much alcohol?"
D. "Do you ever experience dizziness and fainting?": C. "Have you ever been told you
drink too much alcohol?"
8. When managing the care of a young adult diagnosed with anorexia, the nurse adds
which intervention to the client's care plan to assist in identifying a likely co-morbid
psychiatric condition? A. Teach stress reduction techniques.
B. Monitor bathroom use after meals.
C. Assess for suicidal ideation twice daily.
D. Set limits to minimize manipulative behaviors.: B. Monitor bathroom use after
meals.
9. The nurse is interviewing a client diagnosed with obesity. In order to identify
possible emotional causes for the weight problem the nurse asks:
A. "Do you eat when you are depressed?"
B. "Do you ever get up at night just to eat?"
C. "Is eating a form of personal reward for you?"
D. "Have you ever been diagnosed with bulimia?": B. "Do you ever get up at night just
to eat?"
10. The nurse is interviewing a female teenager who is being treated for hypotension
as a result of an eating disorder. Which assessment data would support the possible
manifestation of bulimia nervosa?
A. Amenorrhea for the last 6 months
B. A potassium level of 3 mEq/L
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C. Chronic constipation
D. Cold intolerance: B. A potassium level of 3 mEq/L
11. Which child has the highest risk for developing a psychiatric problem as an adult?
A. The 10-year-old whose leg is amputated as a result of bone cancer B. The 5-
year-old who anxiously calls for his mother who died in a car accident
C. The 3-year-old whose father has been diagnosed with obsessive-compul- sive
disorder (OCD)
D. The 8-year-old whose foster grandfather was diagnosed with paranoid
schizophrenia at age 15: B. The 5-year-old who anxiously calls for his mother who died
in a car accident
12. Parents are concerned that their third-grade child has been displaying behaviors
similar to those of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which
assessment question demonstrates an understanding of the similar- ities between
behaviors of other likely diagnoses?
A. "Were you able to quit smoking during your pregnancy?"
B. "Do you think that your child gets enough rest at night?"
C. "How much alcohol did you drink during your pregnancy?"
D. "Does your child seem particularly irritable?": D. "Does your child seem
particularly irritable?"
13. A 10-year-old child has been diagnosed with acute depression after the death of a
beloved grandparent. His parents ask how it is that someone so young can become
depressed.The nurse responds:
A. "He was obviously very attached to his grandfather; his grief will pass as will the
depression."
B. "Depression is triggered by many different events; the loss of a loved one is a
primary one for your son."
C. "We can have a predisposition to being depressed; when the right trigger happens
the depression occurs."
D. "Everyone gets depressed; age and gender really have little importance on
whether we experience depression or not.": C. "We can have a predisposition to being
depressed; when the right trigger happens the depression occurs."
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STUDY GUIDE BEST EXAM SOLUTION SATISFACTION CORRECTLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+
NURSING CONCEPTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE BEST EXAM SOLUTION SATISFACTION
CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
GRADED A+
1. Which statement demonstrates the greatest indication that the speaker has a healthy
degree of satisfaction from her interpersonal relationships?
A. "I couldn't live without my mother's support and approval."
B. "Being in a relationship means that you don't have to be alone."
C. "My partner has faults but at least I don't worry about being abused." D. "My
partner and I talk about what's bothering us regardless of what it is.": D. "My
partner and I talk about what's bothering us regardless of what it is."
2. The diagnosis that a client has a problem with forming interdependent relations is
reinforced when he states:
A. "My teenage children seem to think that they should make all their own
decisions."
B. "If my wife wants a new refrigerator, she will have to cut back on some household
expenses."
C. "I believe that it is my responsibility to make the decisions since my wife never
had to as a child."
D. "Families cannot be ruled like a democracy; if everyone had a vote nothing would
ever get decided.": C. "I believe that it is my responsibility to make the decisions since
my wife never had to as a child."
3. The nurse is discussing the needs of a newborn with her parents. The child's future
self-worth will be best directed by the statement:
A. "Love yourself and your child and she will grow to love both you and herself."
B. "Your infant's needs should be met quickly, effectively, and in a caring manner."
C. "The period between 3 and 18 months is critical to the formation of good self-
worth."
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D. "Self-worth is a factor that will affect much of your child's ability to lead a happy,
productive life.": B. "Your infant's needs should be met quickly, effectively, and in a
caring manner."
4. Adolescence can be a confusing, unsettling time for families with devel- oping
children. The nurse suggests that the quest to balance the struggle between peer
pressure and a need to separate from parents can be facilitated by the:
A. Adolescent being held responsible for assuming responsibility for setting and
achieving personal goals.
B. Parents recognizing that healthy emotional development of the adolescent is based
on peer acceptance.
C. Parents establishing fair, consistent limits and expectations that are com-
municated clearly.
D. Adolescent being given responsibilities and privileges more reflective of becoming
mature.: B. Parents recognizing that healthy emotional development of the adolescent
is based on peer acceptance.
5. The nurse is preparing to manage the care of a client diagnosed with a borderline
personality disorder. The nurse demonstrates an understanding of therapeutic
interventions that focus on the characteristics of such disor- ders when making
which statement to the client?
A. "You must feel threatened when staff is involved with the problems of the other
clients."
B. "When you feel the triggers of your agitation starting, come to me so I can help
you de-escalate."
C. "When you want my attention, please explain that to me rather than resorting to
manipulative behavior."
D. "We are here to keep you safe, so I will ask you several times a day whether you
feel the need to harm yourself.": C. "When you want my attention, please explain that to
me rather than resorting to manipulative behavior."
6. The initial intervention when beginning the management of care for an individual
diagnosed with a maladaptive eating disorder is for the nurse to: A. Personally reflect
on weight-related biases.
B. Establish a therapeutic client-focused relationship.
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C. Evaluate the individual's current state of physical and emotional health. D.
Assure the individual that the treatment plan will be mutually agreed upon.: A.
Personally reflect on weight-related biases.
7. Which interview question demonstrates that the nurse has an understand- ing of
the factors that have a negative effect on the long-term prognosis of anorexia
nervosa?
A. "Has anyone else in your immediate family been diagnosed with anorexia
nervosa?"
B. "When did your problem with body image and eating first begin?"
C. "Have you ever been told you drink too much alcohol?"
D. "Do you ever experience dizziness and fainting?": C. "Have you ever been told you
drink too much alcohol?"
8. When managing the care of a young adult diagnosed with anorexia, the nurse adds
which intervention to the client's care plan to assist in identifying a likely co-morbid
psychiatric condition? A. Teach stress reduction techniques.
B. Monitor bathroom use after meals.
C. Assess for suicidal ideation twice daily.
D. Set limits to minimize manipulative behaviors.: B. Monitor bathroom use after
meals.
9. The nurse is interviewing a client diagnosed with obesity. In order to identify
possible emotional causes for the weight problem the nurse asks:
A. "Do you eat when you are depressed?"
B. "Do you ever get up at night just to eat?"
C. "Is eating a form of personal reward for you?"
D. "Have you ever been diagnosed with bulimia?": B. "Do you ever get up at night just
to eat?"
10. The nurse is interviewing a female teenager who is being treated for hypotension
as a result of an eating disorder. Which assessment data would support the possible
manifestation of bulimia nervosa?
A. Amenorrhea for the last 6 months
B. A potassium level of 3 mEq/L
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C. Chronic constipation
D. Cold intolerance: B. A potassium level of 3 mEq/L
11. Which child has the highest risk for developing a psychiatric problem as an adult?
A. The 10-year-old whose leg is amputated as a result of bone cancer B. The 5-
year-old who anxiously calls for his mother who died in a car accident
C. The 3-year-old whose father has been diagnosed with obsessive-compul- sive
disorder (OCD)
D. The 8-year-old whose foster grandfather was diagnosed with paranoid
schizophrenia at age 15: B. The 5-year-old who anxiously calls for his mother who died
in a car accident
12. Parents are concerned that their third-grade child has been displaying behaviors
similar to those of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which
assessment question demonstrates an understanding of the similar- ities between
behaviors of other likely diagnoses?
A. "Were you able to quit smoking during your pregnancy?"
B. "Do you think that your child gets enough rest at night?"
C. "How much alcohol did you drink during your pregnancy?"
D. "Does your child seem particularly irritable?": D. "Does your child seem
particularly irritable?"
13. A 10-year-old child has been diagnosed with acute depression after the death of a
beloved grandparent. His parents ask how it is that someone so young can become
depressed.The nurse responds:
A. "He was obviously very attached to his grandfather; his grief will pass as will the
depression."
B. "Depression is triggered by many different events; the loss of a loved one is a
primary one for your son."
C. "We can have a predisposition to being depressed; when the right trigger happens
the depression occurs."
D. "Everyone gets depressed; age and gender really have little importance on
whether we experience depression or not.": C. "We can have a predisposition to being
depressed; when the right trigger happens the depression occurs."
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