NUR2459 Mental Health Exam Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client continues
Q2
to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing
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intervention?
Q4
A. Explain alternative interventions are available for back pain
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B. Confront the client with the negative findings that have been determined
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C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
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D. Tell the client that there is no cause for the pain except for emotional concerns
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C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
Q9
While caring for a teenage client with ADHD who is at high risk for self-harm due to poor
,Q10
judgment, high-risk taking behaviors, impulsivity. Which of the following is the priority nursing
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intervention?
Q12
A. Develop a no harm contract with the client and encourage participation in all unit activties
Q13
B. Schedule a regular nurse client session daily to discuss daily goals
Q14
C. Have the client sit within direct line of sight with the staff only during mealtimes
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D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:!1observation at all times.
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D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:1 observation at all times.
Q17
Which of the following statements by the nurse, who cares for children with psychiatric
Q18
disorders, is a concern?
Q19
A. Since I have been caring for this child, he has become less agitated.
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B. When a child becomes violent, I also need to protect the other children
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C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
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D. I have to be careful not to become attached and show favoritism
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C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
Q24
A child diagnosed with ODD begins to yell at staff members when asked to leave group therapy
Q25
because of inappropriate behaviors. Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate.
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A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli
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B. Institute seclusion following the facilities protocol
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C. Allow the child to remain in group therapy and continue to monitor
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D. Assist the child in recognizing how to separate feelings from reactions
, Q30
A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli
Q31
A 16 year old is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. This
Q32
condition is often manifested by what behavior.
Q33
A. Physical aggression in violation of others
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B. Compassion
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C. Yelling and name calling
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A. Physical aggression in violation of others
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We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Q38
The nurse is caring for a client with ADHD. The child has been prescribed methylphenidate.
Q39
Which of the following symptoms are side effects the nurse will monitor for? SATA
Q1
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client continues
Q2
to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing
Q3
intervention?
Q4
A. Explain alternative interventions are available for back pain
Q5
B. Confront the client with the negative findings that have been determined
Q6
C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
Q7
D. Tell the client that there is no cause for the pain except for emotional concerns
Q8
C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress
Q9
While caring for a teenage client with ADHD who is at high risk for self-harm due to poor
,Q10
judgment, high-risk taking behaviors, impulsivity. Which of the following is the priority nursing
Q11
intervention?
Q12
A. Develop a no harm contract with the client and encourage participation in all unit activties
Q13
B. Schedule a regular nurse client session daily to discuss daily goals
Q14
C. Have the client sit within direct line of sight with the staff only during mealtimes
Q15
D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:!1observation at all times.
Q16
D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:1 observation at all times.
Q17
Which of the following statements by the nurse, who cares for children with psychiatric
Q18
disorders, is a concern?
Q19
A. Since I have been caring for this child, he has become less agitated.
,Q20
B. When a child becomes violent, I also need to protect the other children
Q21
C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
Q22
D. I have to be careful not to become attached and show favoritism
Q23
C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing
Q24
A child diagnosed with ODD begins to yell at staff members when asked to leave group therapy
Q25
because of inappropriate behaviors. Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate.
Q26
A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli
Q27
B. Institute seclusion following the facilities protocol
Q28
C. Allow the child to remain in group therapy and continue to monitor
Q29
D. Assist the child in recognizing how to separate feelings from reactions
, Q30
A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli
Q31
A 16 year old is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. This
Q32
condition is often manifested by what behavior.
Q33
A. Physical aggression in violation of others
Q34
B. Compassion
Q35
C. Yelling and name calling
Q36
A. Physical aggression in violation of others
Q37
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Q38
The nurse is caring for a client with ADHD. The child has been prescribed methylphenidate.
Q39
Which of the following symptoms are side effects the nurse will monitor for? SATA
