PSYCH 190 EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 1–8|54 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
All human behavior can be caused and can be explained. - CORRECT ANSWER A
basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory is that...
The clients judgement - CORRECT ANSWER A client reported to the nurse that on
his way to the clinic, a policeman in a patrol car turned on his lights and pulled
him over. When asked what he did next, the client stated, "I pulled over, of
course." Which of the following was the nurse trying to assess?
thought blocking - CORRECT ANSWER A client stops abruptly in the middle of a
sentence while speaking. The nurse should analyze this as indicative of which
disorder?
"Are you thinking about killing yourself?" - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is assessing
a newly-diagnosed depressed client. What question should the nurse prioritize?
Emphasize the importance of truthful information using a nonjudgmental
approach. - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse suspects that a client is abusing alcohol
while taking prescribed medications. The nurse plans to educate the client on the
dangers of mixing medicine with alcohol. Which of the following would be the
most effective way for the nurse to approach this subject with the client?
Perception of the problem - CORRECT ANSWER During the assessment, the nurse
asks the client to describe his problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain
information about which of the following?
, "Describe your relationships with your family." - CORRECT ANSWER Knowing that
relationships with others are significant to mental health, the nurse effectively
assesses a client's family relationships through which of the following?
Recognizing that these areas may also be uncomfortable for the patient to discuss
- CORRECT ANSWER Sexuality and self-harm behaviors are often difficult areas for
nurses to assess. An effective way for nurses to deal with this discomfort includes
which of the following?
Concentration - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse asks a patient to list the days of the
week in reverse order. The nurse is assessing which of the following?
"Who is the current president?" - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse best assesses a
client's memory by asking which of the following questions?
Look for patterns reflected in the overall assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER The
nurse has completed the psychosocial assessment. Which of the following is the
best approach toward analysis of the data to identify nursing diagnoses and
develop an appropriate plan of care?
Developmental level - CORRECT ANSWER What factor is most important in the
psychosocial assessment of the mental health client in order to formulate a plan
of care?
Nurse's attitude and approach - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following factors
influencing assessment is under the nurse's control?
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
All human behavior can be caused and can be explained. - CORRECT ANSWER A
basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory is that...
The clients judgement - CORRECT ANSWER A client reported to the nurse that on
his way to the clinic, a policeman in a patrol car turned on his lights and pulled
him over. When asked what he did next, the client stated, "I pulled over, of
course." Which of the following was the nurse trying to assess?
thought blocking - CORRECT ANSWER A client stops abruptly in the middle of a
sentence while speaking. The nurse should analyze this as indicative of which
disorder?
"Are you thinking about killing yourself?" - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is assessing
a newly-diagnosed depressed client. What question should the nurse prioritize?
Emphasize the importance of truthful information using a nonjudgmental
approach. - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse suspects that a client is abusing alcohol
while taking prescribed medications. The nurse plans to educate the client on the
dangers of mixing medicine with alcohol. Which of the following would be the
most effective way for the nurse to approach this subject with the client?
Perception of the problem - CORRECT ANSWER During the assessment, the nurse
asks the client to describe his problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain
information about which of the following?
, "Describe your relationships with your family." - CORRECT ANSWER Knowing that
relationships with others are significant to mental health, the nurse effectively
assesses a client's family relationships through which of the following?
Recognizing that these areas may also be uncomfortable for the patient to discuss
- CORRECT ANSWER Sexuality and self-harm behaviors are often difficult areas for
nurses to assess. An effective way for nurses to deal with this discomfort includes
which of the following?
Concentration - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse asks a patient to list the days of the
week in reverse order. The nurse is assessing which of the following?
"Who is the current president?" - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse best assesses a
client's memory by asking which of the following questions?
Look for patterns reflected in the overall assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER The
nurse has completed the psychosocial assessment. Which of the following is the
best approach toward analysis of the data to identify nursing diagnoses and
develop an appropriate plan of care?
Developmental level - CORRECT ANSWER What factor is most important in the
psychosocial assessment of the mental health client in order to formulate a plan
of care?
Nurse's attitude and approach - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following factors
influencing assessment is under the nurse's control?
