PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B
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1. Next Gen Question
"A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a preschooler.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take
to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess
the client's progress.": * Anticipate a prescription for Dextroamphertamine
*Provide a low-stimulation environment
*Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
*Aggressive behavior
*Weekly weight
2. Next Gen Question
"A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient psychiatric clinic who has been
applying a selegiline 12 mg transdermal patch once daily.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.": *Hypertensive crisis
*Consuming foods high in tyramine
3. A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive
disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is
at an increased risk for the development of MDD?: A client who just gave birth.
4. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking valproic acid for the
treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings is the priority to
report to the provider?: Yellow sclerae
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is
refusing to take a medication. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?: "You have the right to refuse the medication."
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6. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of
the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?: Naltrexone
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for
haloperidol. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential need for a PRN dose of benztropine?: Shuffling gait
8. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend?: Instruct the child to apologize for behavior that negatively affects others.
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
client findings should the nurse identify as an indication for hospitalization?: ST
segment changes
10. A nurse is caring for four clients who are displaying the use of defense
mechanisms. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using a
maladaptive defense mechanism?: A client who has multiple sclerosis stops taking their medication
and says their diagnosis is wrong.
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which
of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?: Sodium level
12. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for four clients who have schizo-
phrenia. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?: A client who is
experiencing command hallucinations.
13. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is malnourished due
to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?: Restrict the client's sodium intake.
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?: Stand in front of the client when speaking.
15. A nurse in an inpatient unit is collecting data from a group of clients. Which
of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?: A client who has
borderline personality disorder is pacing restlessly.
16. A nurse is demonstrating the use of mechanical restraints with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?: Place
soft padding over the bony prominences in the client's wrist before applying a wrist restraint.
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1. Next Gen Question
"A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a preschooler.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take
to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess
the client's progress.": * Anticipate a prescription for Dextroamphertamine
*Provide a low-stimulation environment
*Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
*Aggressive behavior
*Weekly weight
2. Next Gen Question
"A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient psychiatric clinic who has been
applying a selegiline 12 mg transdermal patch once daily.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.": *Hypertensive crisis
*Consuming foods high in tyramine
3. A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive
disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is
at an increased risk for the development of MDD?: A client who just gave birth.
4. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking valproic acid for the
treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings is the priority to
report to the provider?: Yellow sclerae
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is
refusing to take a medication. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?: "You have the right to refuse the medication."
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6. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of
the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?: Naltrexone
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for
haloperidol. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential need for a PRN dose of benztropine?: Shuffling gait
8. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend?: Instruct the child to apologize for behavior that negatively affects others.
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
client findings should the nurse identify as an indication for hospitalization?: ST
segment changes
10. A nurse is caring for four clients who are displaying the use of defense
mechanisms. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using a
maladaptive defense mechanism?: A client who has multiple sclerosis stops taking their medication
and says their diagnosis is wrong.
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which
of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?: Sodium level
12. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for four clients who have schizo-
phrenia. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?: A client who is
experiencing command hallucinations.
13. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is malnourished due
to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?: Restrict the client's sodium intake.
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?: Stand in front of the client when speaking.
15. A nurse in an inpatient unit is collecting data from a group of clients. Which
of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?: A client who has
borderline personality disorder is pacing restlessly.
16. A nurse is demonstrating the use of mechanical restraints with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?: Place
soft padding over the bony prominences in the client's wrist before applying a wrist restraint.
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