NURS 3311 RN evidence-Based Practice in
Mental Health Nursing Assessment
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"There can be issues with brain development."
"There is concern regarding medication adverse effects"
"There is concern about the ability to understand the meaning of ACEs"
"There are generally no effects from ACEs" - CORRECT ANSWER "There can be issues with
brain development."
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sexually assaulted. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first to develop a therapeutic relationship with the client?
Orient the client to the unit schedule
Maintain a safe milieu.
Review the client's past mental health history.
Assist the client in choosing goals for their facility stay. - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain a safe
milieu.
, A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing clients' medical records. Which of the following clients
should the nurse recognize as having a serious mental illness (SMI)?
A client who has schizophrenia
A client who has anxiety
A client who has a fear of public speaking
A client who was arrested for a DUI - CORRECT ANSWER A client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness. The client also vapes and has a history of
tachycardia and high blood pressure. The nurse should teach health promotion on which of the following
topics? (Select all that apply.)
Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
Medication adherence
Adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
Regular exercise - CORRECT ANSWER Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
Medication adherence
Regular exercise
Mental Health Nursing Assessment
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"There can be issues with brain development."
"There is concern regarding medication adverse effects"
"There is concern about the ability to understand the meaning of ACEs"
"There are generally no effects from ACEs" - CORRECT ANSWER "There can be issues with
brain development."
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sexually assaulted. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first to develop a therapeutic relationship with the client?
Orient the client to the unit schedule
Maintain a safe milieu.
Review the client's past mental health history.
Assist the client in choosing goals for their facility stay. - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain a safe
milieu.
, A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing clients' medical records. Which of the following clients
should the nurse recognize as having a serious mental illness (SMI)?
A client who has schizophrenia
A client who has anxiety
A client who has a fear of public speaking
A client who was arrested for a DUI - CORRECT ANSWER A client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness. The client also vapes and has a history of
tachycardia and high blood pressure. The nurse should teach health promotion on which of the following
topics? (Select all that apply.)
Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
Medication adherence
Adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
Regular exercise - CORRECT ANSWER Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
Medication adherence
Regular exercise
