Mental Health CMS Exam Version 3 (New 2024/ 2025
Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A
,QUESTION
A nurse is providing crisis intervention for a client who was involved in a violent mass casualty situation
in the community. Which of the following ac- tions should the nurse take during the
initial session with the client?
Answer:
Identify the client's usual coping style
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Focus the client on reality-based topics
QUESTION
A nurse is planning to lead a support group for clients who have alcohol use disorder. One of the group
members is a client who speaks a different lan- guage than the nurse. The nurse should ask which of the
following individuals to assist with communication?
Answer:
A translator of the same gender as the client
QUESTION
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports recently using cocaine. Which of
the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Answer:
Hypertension
, QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe depression and is scheduled to receive
electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should recognize that the client will receive succinylcholine to
prevent which of the following adverse effects?
Answer:
Muscle distress
QUESTION
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
findings indicates the need for hospitaliza- tion?
Answer:
Temperature 35.6 C (96.1 F)
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a
suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
Answer:
"We are concerned about you and need to keep you safe."
QUESTION
A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a therapy session for a group of clients. One client challenges
the nurse and shows no empathy for others in the group. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Answer:
Ask the client privately what is causing the anger
Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A
,QUESTION
A nurse is providing crisis intervention for a client who was involved in a violent mass casualty situation
in the community. Which of the following ac- tions should the nurse take during the
initial session with the client?
Answer:
Identify the client's usual coping style
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Focus the client on reality-based topics
QUESTION
A nurse is planning to lead a support group for clients who have alcohol use disorder. One of the group
members is a client who speaks a different lan- guage than the nurse. The nurse should ask which of the
following individuals to assist with communication?
Answer:
A translator of the same gender as the client
QUESTION
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports recently using cocaine. Which of
the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Answer:
Hypertension
, QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe depression and is scheduled to receive
electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should recognize that the client will receive succinylcholine to
prevent which of the following adverse effects?
Answer:
Muscle distress
QUESTION
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
findings indicates the need for hospitaliza- tion?
Answer:
Temperature 35.6 C (96.1 F)
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a
suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
Answer:
"We are concerned about you and need to keep you safe."
QUESTION
A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a therapy session for a group of clients. One client challenges
the nurse and shows no empathy for others in the group. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Answer:
Ask the client privately what is causing the anger
