Quiz 2 NURS 3370 Mental Health Prep
Exam Questions Fully Answered.
A school age child is having trouble passing Math. Which of the following statements made by
the mother concerns you most regarding the child's developmental needs? Select all that apply:
A. "His aunt thinks he should have IQ and learning disability testing, so we're looking into that."
B. "He does very well in all other subjects, so his average grade will be fine."
C. "We're checking into getting him a tutor in Math."
D. "I'm really not worried, but want him to have every opportunity to succeed, so we're talking
to his Math teacher."
E. "His father and I are going to ask him why he can't seem to get Math concepts." - Answer B,
E
Which of the following nursing assessments used by the new graduate demonstrates adequate
understanding when assessing an anorexic disordered patient. Select all that apply:
A. Have patients wear a patient gown only when weighing.
B. Awaken patients at different times early in the morning before patients arise to weigh.
C. Have the patient keep a weight diary.
D. Have patient void before he/she weighs. - Answer A, B, D
Clients who participate in out-patient mental health groups often follow a recovery model of
care. What information might the nurse teach during social skills training?
A. How to make eye contact when speaking with someone.
B. How to apply for a job.
C. How to use deep breathing exercises to minimize hallucinations.
D. How to develop a list of important phone numbers for an emergency. - Answer A. How to
make eye contact when speaking with someone.
The nurse is teaching a patient recently started on Clozapine. The nurse should include which of
the following teaching points about the medication before discharge? Select all that apply:
, D. You will need weekly lab work to assess WBC count. - Answer A, C, D
The nurse is caring for a client who has HIV/AIDS. The client comes to the HIV clinic
accompanied by his mother who states, "It's like he's become someone else." The nurse's first
response should be:
A. "Is he depressed?"
B. "How has he changed?"
C. "What do you expect?"
D. "This disease would change you too." - Answer B. "How has he changed?"
The nurse is teaching an education group about Extrapyramidal Side Effects. Which of the
antipsychotic medications are most likely to cause EPS?
A. Atypical antipsychotics, such as clozapine.
B. Typical antipsychotics, such as haloperidol.
C. Long-acting medication, such as risperidone depot injection.
D. Lithium. - Answer B. Typical antipsychotics, such as haloperidol.
A college student quid attending classes, locked himself in his dorm room, and was yelling out
the window at students passing by and threatening to "take them out" with a hunting rifle.
Based upon this background information, which nursing intervention will be a priority when the
client is admitted to the psychiatric unit?
A. Seclude the patient in a locked room.
B. Immediately administer haloperidol 5mg IM.
C. Provide a safe environment for the patient with minimal stimulation.
D. Involve the patient in group therapy. - Answer C. Provide a safe environment for the patient
with minimal stimulation.
The nurse is documenting information about a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following
documentation is discussing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
A. The client is talking to self and covering ears.
Exam Questions Fully Answered.
A school age child is having trouble passing Math. Which of the following statements made by
the mother concerns you most regarding the child's developmental needs? Select all that apply:
A. "His aunt thinks he should have IQ and learning disability testing, so we're looking into that."
B. "He does very well in all other subjects, so his average grade will be fine."
C. "We're checking into getting him a tutor in Math."
D. "I'm really not worried, but want him to have every opportunity to succeed, so we're talking
to his Math teacher."
E. "His father and I are going to ask him why he can't seem to get Math concepts." - Answer B,
E
Which of the following nursing assessments used by the new graduate demonstrates adequate
understanding when assessing an anorexic disordered patient. Select all that apply:
A. Have patients wear a patient gown only when weighing.
B. Awaken patients at different times early in the morning before patients arise to weigh.
C. Have the patient keep a weight diary.
D. Have patient void before he/she weighs. - Answer A, B, D
Clients who participate in out-patient mental health groups often follow a recovery model of
care. What information might the nurse teach during social skills training?
A. How to make eye contact when speaking with someone.
B. How to apply for a job.
C. How to use deep breathing exercises to minimize hallucinations.
D. How to develop a list of important phone numbers for an emergency. - Answer A. How to
make eye contact when speaking with someone.
The nurse is teaching a patient recently started on Clozapine. The nurse should include which of
the following teaching points about the medication before discharge? Select all that apply:
, D. You will need weekly lab work to assess WBC count. - Answer A, C, D
The nurse is caring for a client who has HIV/AIDS. The client comes to the HIV clinic
accompanied by his mother who states, "It's like he's become someone else." The nurse's first
response should be:
A. "Is he depressed?"
B. "How has he changed?"
C. "What do you expect?"
D. "This disease would change you too." - Answer B. "How has he changed?"
The nurse is teaching an education group about Extrapyramidal Side Effects. Which of the
antipsychotic medications are most likely to cause EPS?
A. Atypical antipsychotics, such as clozapine.
B. Typical antipsychotics, such as haloperidol.
C. Long-acting medication, such as risperidone depot injection.
D. Lithium. - Answer B. Typical antipsychotics, such as haloperidol.
A college student quid attending classes, locked himself in his dorm room, and was yelling out
the window at students passing by and threatening to "take them out" with a hunting rifle.
Based upon this background information, which nursing intervention will be a priority when the
client is admitted to the psychiatric unit?
A. Seclude the patient in a locked room.
B. Immediately administer haloperidol 5mg IM.
C. Provide a safe environment for the patient with minimal stimulation.
D. Involve the patient in group therapy. - Answer C. Provide a safe environment for the patient
with minimal stimulation.
The nurse is documenting information about a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following
documentation is discussing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
A. The client is talking to self and covering ears.
