MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
Rasmussen University
1. A nurse working in an outpatient clinic believes the
client has been non-compliant with the prescribed
medication regime, when assessing the client's mood, the
response is better but letter, post office, doctors’ office,
shrink and sink, pick, the nurse recognizes. which of the
following symptoms.
a. Word salad
b. Neologism
c. Clanging
d. Flight of ideas
2. A client has received a new prescription for quetiapine
(Seroquel). Which statement by the client reflects an
understanding of this teaching?
a. This medication will improve my blood glucose
b. This medication will decrease any seizure activity
c. I will need constant lab drawn for this medication while
taking it.
d. My weight will be closely monitored while taking this
medication.
,3. Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan
for a patient diagnosed with acute mania has been
effective?
a. "Converses with few interruptions; clothing matches;
participates in activities."
b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible; napped for 10
minutes in afternoon."
c. "Attention span short; writing copious notes; intrudes in
conversations."
d. "Heavy makeup; seductive toward staff; pressured
speech."
4. A nurse is providing education to a client recently
prescribed buspirone. Which of the following statement
by the client indicates further education is needed.
a. This medication won’t cause severe drowsiness
b. I don’t have to worry about getting addicted to this
medication
c. This medication will help with my anxiety
d. This medication will be effective by next week
5. A client with past traumatic experiences uses
sublimation. Which of the following would demonstrate
sublimation?
, a. The client states she doesn’t think she had a real
problem
b. The client identifies these symptoms in others
c. The client speaks at high school about her story.
d. The client forgets these past symptoms.
6. When educating a client and his family about taking a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which
statement from the family shows an understanding of a
priority for client education?
a. We will make sure he wears sunscreen.
b. We will make sure to avoid aged meats.
c. It will be important to watch how much salt we use
when cooking.
d. If he talks about wanting to hurt himself, we will call
the doctor.
7. A client diagnosed with nyctophobia has recently
started systematic desensitization therapy. The nurse
understands this therapy will help the client through
which of the following techniques?
a. The client will watch and mimic someone else in the
same situation to decrease anxiety
Rasmussen University
1. A nurse working in an outpatient clinic believes the
client has been non-compliant with the prescribed
medication regime, when assessing the client's mood, the
response is better but letter, post office, doctors’ office,
shrink and sink, pick, the nurse recognizes. which of the
following symptoms.
a. Word salad
b. Neologism
c. Clanging
d. Flight of ideas
2. A client has received a new prescription for quetiapine
(Seroquel). Which statement by the client reflects an
understanding of this teaching?
a. This medication will improve my blood glucose
b. This medication will decrease any seizure activity
c. I will need constant lab drawn for this medication while
taking it.
d. My weight will be closely monitored while taking this
medication.
,3. Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan
for a patient diagnosed with acute mania has been
effective?
a. "Converses with few interruptions; clothing matches;
participates in activities."
b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible; napped for 10
minutes in afternoon."
c. "Attention span short; writing copious notes; intrudes in
conversations."
d. "Heavy makeup; seductive toward staff; pressured
speech."
4. A nurse is providing education to a client recently
prescribed buspirone. Which of the following statement
by the client indicates further education is needed.
a. This medication won’t cause severe drowsiness
b. I don’t have to worry about getting addicted to this
medication
c. This medication will help with my anxiety
d. This medication will be effective by next week
5. A client with past traumatic experiences uses
sublimation. Which of the following would demonstrate
sublimation?
, a. The client states she doesn’t think she had a real
problem
b. The client identifies these symptoms in others
c. The client speaks at high school about her story.
d. The client forgets these past symptoms.
6. When educating a client and his family about taking a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which
statement from the family shows an understanding of a
priority for client education?
a. We will make sure he wears sunscreen.
b. We will make sure to avoid aged meats.
c. It will be important to watch how much salt we use
when cooking.
d. If he talks about wanting to hurt himself, we will call
the doctor.
7. A client diagnosed with nyctophobia has recently
started systematic desensitization therapy. The nurse
understands this therapy will help the client through
which of the following techniques?
a. The client will watch and mimic someone else in the
same situation to decrease anxiety
