NURS 102: MENTAL HEALTH TEST Q & A
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the teaching?a) this medication will help prevent
seizuresb) this medication
will be administered by intramuscular injection every 2 weeks.c) I
should expect to develop ringing in my ears while taking this
medicationd) I will rise slowly from a lying position to prevent fainting
while taking this medication
A nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a conversion disorder
with persistent aphasia with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include about conversion disorder?a) conversion
disorders are consciously triggeredb) the condition may relapse within a year
b) testing for a pathophysiological cause of aphasia is not necessaryd)
clients with conversion disorder have a flat affect
A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has
bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following
client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the
client’s mania?a) fluvastatinb) carbamazepinec) lorazepamd)
propranolol
A nurse is teaching a client who has depression about a new
prescription for fluoxetine 20 mg daily. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?a) I should expect relief
from depression within 3 to 4 days.b) I will take my fluoxetine at bedtime so I
can sleep better.c) I should notify my provider if I develop a skin rashd) I will
notice an improvement in my sex drive
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has
major depressive disorder. Since her admission 3 days ago, she has not
put on clean clothes, washed her hair, or participated in any of the unit
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activities. On this day, the nurse observes that she is wearing clean
clothes and has combed her hair. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?a) oh, I’m so pleased that you finally put on
clean clothesb) why did you wear clean clothes and comb your hair
todayc) your mood must be lifting because you have on clean clothes
and have combed your haird) I see that you have on clean clothes and
have combed your hair
A nurse is planning care for a client who demonstrates manipulative
behavior. Which of the following interventions should be included in the
plan of care?a) allow manipulation so as to not raise the client’s anxietyb)
avoid discussing past behaviors with the clientc) institute consequences for
manipulative behaviord) bargain with the client to discourage manipulative
behavior
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar
disorder. The client is running around the unit trying to organize
competitive games with the clients. Which of the following is an
appropriate intervention?a) recommend a game of table tennis with
another clientb) suggest the client exercise on a stationary bikec) take
the client outside for a walkd) praise the client’s efforts to engage in
social interaction
2. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client in the busy facility
dining room during lunchtime when suddenly the client becomes angry
and throws a chair. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse perform first?a) restrain the client to prevent injury to himself or
othersb) place the client in a monitored seclusion room until he is
calmc) administer a PRN antianxiety medicationd) attempt to talk the
client down
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of
serotonin syndrome. Which of the following is the priority nursing
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the teaching?a) this medication will help prevent
seizuresb) this medication
will be administered by intramuscular injection every 2 weeks.c) I
should expect to develop ringing in my ears while taking this
medicationd) I will rise slowly from a lying position to prevent fainting
while taking this medication
A nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a conversion disorder
with persistent aphasia with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include about conversion disorder?a) conversion
disorders are consciously triggeredb) the condition may relapse within a year
b) testing for a pathophysiological cause of aphasia is not necessaryd)
clients with conversion disorder have a flat affect
A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has
bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following
client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the
client’s mania?a) fluvastatinb) carbamazepinec) lorazepamd)
propranolol
A nurse is teaching a client who has depression about a new
prescription for fluoxetine 20 mg daily. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?a) I should expect relief
from depression within 3 to 4 days.b) I will take my fluoxetine at bedtime so I
can sleep better.c) I should notify my provider if I develop a skin rashd) I will
notice an improvement in my sex drive
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has
major depressive disorder. Since her admission 3 days ago, she has not
put on clean clothes, washed her hair, or participated in any of the unit
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activities. On this day, the nurse observes that she is wearing clean
clothes and has combed her hair. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?a) oh, I’m so pleased that you finally put on
clean clothesb) why did you wear clean clothes and comb your hair
todayc) your mood must be lifting because you have on clean clothes
and have combed your haird) I see that you have on clean clothes and
have combed your hair
A nurse is planning care for a client who demonstrates manipulative
behavior. Which of the following interventions should be included in the
plan of care?a) allow manipulation so as to not raise the client’s anxietyb)
avoid discussing past behaviors with the clientc) institute consequences for
manipulative behaviord) bargain with the client to discourage manipulative
behavior
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar
disorder. The client is running around the unit trying to organize
competitive games with the clients. Which of the following is an
appropriate intervention?a) recommend a game of table tennis with
another clientb) suggest the client exercise on a stationary bikec) take
the client outside for a walkd) praise the client’s efforts to engage in
social interaction
2. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client in the busy facility
dining room during lunchtime when suddenly the client becomes angry
and throws a chair. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse perform first?a) restrain the client to prevent injury to himself or
othersb) place the client in a monitored seclusion room until he is
calmc) administer a PRN antianxiety medicationd) attempt to talk the
client down
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of
serotonin syndrome. Which of the following is the priority nursing
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