Quiz 1: NURS 222 - Mental Health (Latest Update )
Review Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A.
A nurse is counseling a client who seems relaxed initially, but then becomes restless
and begins wringing his hands. The nurse states that the client seems tense, and
the client
agrees. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"What were we discussing when you began to feel uncomfortable?"
A nurse at a college campus health clinic is caring for a client who reports
manifestations of bulimia nervosa. The client tells the nurse, "I know my
eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot control it." Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
"You are feeling helpless about changing this behavior?"
A nurse is caring for a client at a college counseling center. The client received a
failing grade in a course a spends the entire counseling session blaming the
teacher. The nurse should recognize this behavior as an example of which of the
following defense mechanisms?
Projection
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler
who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the
toddler's parent should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse?
"My child was riding a bicycle and fell off."
, A nurse in a mental health facility is reviewing confidentiality requirements with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
"I should keep the clients information private even after a client dies."
A nurse at an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has acute mania
due to bipolar disorder. At 0300, the client runs to the nurse's station and
demands to see the
provider immediately. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"You must be very upset about something to want to see your provider in the
middle of the night."
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine
one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off
without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use
disorder. The client repeatedly asks personal questions about the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Explain that this time is designates to focus on the client.
A nurse is providing support for the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis
of a terminal brain tumor. The nurse should expect the parents to experience
which of the following stages of grief first?
Denial
Review Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A.
A nurse is counseling a client who seems relaxed initially, but then becomes restless
and begins wringing his hands. The nurse states that the client seems tense, and
the client
agrees. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"What were we discussing when you began to feel uncomfortable?"
A nurse at a college campus health clinic is caring for a client who reports
manifestations of bulimia nervosa. The client tells the nurse, "I know my
eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot control it." Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
"You are feeling helpless about changing this behavior?"
A nurse is caring for a client at a college counseling center. The client received a
failing grade in a course a spends the entire counseling session blaming the
teacher. The nurse should recognize this behavior as an example of which of the
following defense mechanisms?
Projection
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler
who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the
toddler's parent should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse?
"My child was riding a bicycle and fell off."
, A nurse in a mental health facility is reviewing confidentiality requirements with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
"I should keep the clients information private even after a client dies."
A nurse at an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has acute mania
due to bipolar disorder. At 0300, the client runs to the nurse's station and
demands to see the
provider immediately. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"You must be very upset about something to want to see your provider in the
middle of the night."
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine
one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off
without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use
disorder. The client repeatedly asks personal questions about the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Explain that this time is designates to focus on the client.
A nurse is providing support for the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis
of a terminal brain tumor. The nurse should expect the parents to experience
which of the following stages of grief first?
Denial
