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Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1
Study Questions and Answers 2025
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? -Correct Answer ✔Stress,
coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health? -Correct Answer ✔Least restrictive
environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff?
-Correct Answer ✔Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to
violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? -Correct Answer
✔Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client? -Correct Answer ✔Decrease anxiety,
find out what their daily routine is
Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next? -Correct
Answer ✔Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention? -Correct Answer ✔Emotional
support
Do Not Harm -Correct Answer ✔Staff and client safety and most important
What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client? -Correct Answer
✔Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about patient
daily routines
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What is Failure to Probe? -Correct Answer ✔Failure to investigate during
interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you
do? -Correct Answer ✔Provide them with the tools to help them cope
Acceptance -Correct Answer ✔Communicate a favorable reception. One does not
have to approve of another's behavior
Interest -Correct Answer ✔Expressing desire to know another person. This is
conveyed by asking about those aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect -Correct Answer ✔Show consideration for another by communicating a
willingness to work with the client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty -Correct Answer ✔Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank.
Concreteness -Correct Answer ✔Be specific, to the point and clear. Use
understandable language and avoid the use of jargon.
Assistance -Correct Answer ✔Commit time and energy to the therapeutic
relationships. Convey that you are present and available
Permission -Correct Answer ✔Communicate this by conveying the message that it
is acceptable to try new ways of behaving
Protection -Correct Answer ✔This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with
clients to anticipate trouble spots with new behavior and develop effective ways of
dealing with anticipated or actual problem
Listening -Correct Answer ✔Active process of receiving information and
examining reactions to messages received (ex. Maintaining eye contact)
NUR 180
Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1
Study Questions and Answers 2025
What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? -Correct Answer ✔Stress,
coping, cognition
What is the goal of in-patient mental health? -Correct Answer ✔Least restrictive
environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff?
-Correct Answer ✔Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to
violence)
What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? -Correct Answer
✔Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucinations)
What is the purpose of orienting a client? -Correct Answer ✔Decrease anxiety,
find out what their daily routine is
Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next? -Correct
Answer ✔Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend
What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention? -Correct Answer ✔Emotional
support
Do Not Harm -Correct Answer ✔Staff and client safety and most important
What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client? -Correct Answer
✔Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about patient
daily routines
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What is Failure to Probe? -Correct Answer ✔Failure to investigate during
interview or conversation
Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you
do? -Correct Answer ✔Provide them with the tools to help them cope
Acceptance -Correct Answer ✔Communicate a favorable reception. One does not
have to approve of another's behavior
Interest -Correct Answer ✔Expressing desire to know another person. This is
conveyed by asking about those aspects of a person's life that others often reject
Respect -Correct Answer ✔Show consideration for another by communicating a
willingness to work with the client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty -Correct Answer ✔Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank.
Concreteness -Correct Answer ✔Be specific, to the point and clear. Use
understandable language and avoid the use of jargon.
Assistance -Correct Answer ✔Commit time and energy to the therapeutic
relationships. Convey that you are present and available
Permission -Correct Answer ✔Communicate this by conveying the message that it
is acceptable to try new ways of behaving
Protection -Correct Answer ✔This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with
clients to anticipate trouble spots with new behavior and develop effective ways of
dealing with anticipated or actual problem
Listening -Correct Answer ✔Active process of receiving information and
examining reactions to messages received (ex. Maintaining eye contact)
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