MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When an emergency department nurse teaches a victim of rape-trauma
syndrome about reactions that may occur during long-term phase of
reorganization, which symptoms should be included? Select all that apply.
a. syncopal episodes
b. feelings of numbness
c. decreased motor activity
d. development of fear and phobias
e. flashbacks, dreams
b, d, e
which statements most clearly indicate the speaker views mental illness with
stigma? Select all that apply.
a. we are all a little bit crazy
b. Anyone can have a mental illness. War or natural disasters can be too
stressful for healthy people
c. many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. its no ones fault that
the illness occurs
d. People with mental illness are lazy. They get government disability checks
instead of working.
,e. If people with mental illness would go to church, their problems would be
solved
a, d, e
While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse
should:
a. speak in short, concise sentences.
b. convey a sense of urgency to the patient.
c. be forthright about time limits of the interview.
d. let the patient know the nurse controls the interview.
a
the nurse manager of a mental health center wants to improve medication
adherence among the seriously mentally ill persons treated there. Which
interventions are likely to help achieve this goal? select all that apply.
a. Stress that without treatment, illness will worsen.
b. Increase the length of medication education groups
c. make it easier to access prescribers and pay for drugs
d. prescribe drugs in smaller but more frequent dosages
e. maintain stable and consistent staff
c, e
A team of nurses report to the community after a category 5 hurricane
devastates many homes and businesses. The nurses provide emergency
supplies of insulin to persons with diabetes and help transfer patients in
,skilled nursing facilities to sites that have electrical power. Which aspects of
disaster management have these nurses fulfilled?
a. Preparedness
b. Mitigation
c. Response
d. Recovery
e. Evaluation
b, c
A woman was found confused and disoriented after being abducted and
raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The emergency department
nurse makes these observations about the woman: talking rapidly in
disjointed phrases, unable to concentrate, indecisive when asked to make
simple decisions. What is the woman's level of anxiety?
a. moderate
b. weak
c. Mild
d. Severe
d
The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female
freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, "If I avoid
strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I'll be safe from
sexual attacks." Choose the nurse's best response.
, a. "Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted."
b. "I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to
comment?"
c. "It's better to walk with someone or call security when you enter or leave a
building."
d. "Sexual assaults are more often perpetrated by acquaintances. Let's
discuss ways to prevent that."
d
A rape victim tells the emergency nurse, "I feel so dirty. Help me take a
shower before I get examined." The nurse should: (select all that apply)
a. arrange for the victim to shower.
b. explain that bathing destroys evidence.
c. give the victim a basin of water and towels.
d. offer the victim a shower after evidence is collected.
e. explain that bathing facilities are not available in the emergency
department.
b, d,
A 60 year old male client has been admitted to the psychiatric unit, with
symptoms ranging from fatigue, an inability to concentrate, an inability to
complete everyday tasks, to refusal to care for himself and preferring to
sleep all day. One of the first interventions should be aimed at:
a. Developing a good nurse care plan
b. Talking to his wife for cues to help him
c. Encouraging him to join activities on the unit
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When an emergency department nurse teaches a victim of rape-trauma
syndrome about reactions that may occur during long-term phase of
reorganization, which symptoms should be included? Select all that apply.
a. syncopal episodes
b. feelings of numbness
c. decreased motor activity
d. development of fear and phobias
e. flashbacks, dreams
b, d, e
which statements most clearly indicate the speaker views mental illness with
stigma? Select all that apply.
a. we are all a little bit crazy
b. Anyone can have a mental illness. War or natural disasters can be too
stressful for healthy people
c. many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. its no ones fault that
the illness occurs
d. People with mental illness are lazy. They get government disability checks
instead of working.
,e. If people with mental illness would go to church, their problems would be
solved
a, d, e
While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse
should:
a. speak in short, concise sentences.
b. convey a sense of urgency to the patient.
c. be forthright about time limits of the interview.
d. let the patient know the nurse controls the interview.
a
the nurse manager of a mental health center wants to improve medication
adherence among the seriously mentally ill persons treated there. Which
interventions are likely to help achieve this goal? select all that apply.
a. Stress that without treatment, illness will worsen.
b. Increase the length of medication education groups
c. make it easier to access prescribers and pay for drugs
d. prescribe drugs in smaller but more frequent dosages
e. maintain stable and consistent staff
c, e
A team of nurses report to the community after a category 5 hurricane
devastates many homes and businesses. The nurses provide emergency
supplies of insulin to persons with diabetes and help transfer patients in
,skilled nursing facilities to sites that have electrical power. Which aspects of
disaster management have these nurses fulfilled?
a. Preparedness
b. Mitigation
c. Response
d. Recovery
e. Evaluation
b, c
A woman was found confused and disoriented after being abducted and
raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The emergency department
nurse makes these observations about the woman: talking rapidly in
disjointed phrases, unable to concentrate, indecisive when asked to make
simple decisions. What is the woman's level of anxiety?
a. moderate
b. weak
c. Mild
d. Severe
d
The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female
freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, "If I avoid
strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I'll be safe from
sexual attacks." Choose the nurse's best response.
, a. "Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted."
b. "I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to
comment?"
c. "It's better to walk with someone or call security when you enter or leave a
building."
d. "Sexual assaults are more often perpetrated by acquaintances. Let's
discuss ways to prevent that."
d
A rape victim tells the emergency nurse, "I feel so dirty. Help me take a
shower before I get examined." The nurse should: (select all that apply)
a. arrange for the victim to shower.
b. explain that bathing destroys evidence.
c. give the victim a basin of water and towels.
d. offer the victim a shower after evidence is collected.
e. explain that bathing facilities are not available in the emergency
department.
b, d,
A 60 year old male client has been admitted to the psychiatric unit, with
symptoms ranging from fatigue, an inability to concentrate, an inability to
complete everyday tasks, to refusal to care for himself and preferring to
sleep all day. One of the first interventions should be aimed at:
a. Developing a good nurse care plan
b. Talking to his wife for cues to help him
c. Encouraging him to join activities on the unit
