NUR2488 / NUR 2488 Mental Health Quiz
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who attends family counseling with his partner and
their children. The client tells the nurse that he will not attend any more sessions
and states, "I don't have time for all that talking." Which of the following responses
should the nurse provide?
- "It must be difficult for you to talk about family problems."
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine 1
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?
- C. "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself ?"
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should expect the
client to display which of the following characteristics?
- B. Feelings of decreased self-worth
4. A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client following an
overdose of pentobarbital sodium. For which of the following findings should the
nurse assess the client?
- D. Respiratory depression
,5. A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client
engages in repeated hand washing daily. What is the purpose of the client's
behavior?
- Relieving anxiety
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "My doctor is trying
to kill me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- B. "It must be frightening to feel that your doctor is trying to kill you."
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has been unable to leave the house for the past 10
years without accompaniment. When attempting to go out alone, the client becomes
anxious and must quickly return inside. The nurse should identify that the client is
exhibiting which of the following disorders?
- Agoraphobia
8. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and started taking a first-
generation antipsychotic medication 3 weeks ago. The client reports a feeling of
inner restlessness, rocks back and forth when sitting down, and paces frequently.
The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following
adverse effects of antipsychotic medications?
- B.Akathisia
9. A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide and refuses to sign a no-suicide
contract. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when implementing
suicide precautions?
- C. Place the client in 1-on-1 observations
,10. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
doxepin. Which of the following adverse effects is associated with this medication?
- C. Drowsiness
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
- B. Maintain a low-stimulation environment
12. A nurse on a mental health unit is observing a client who has schizophrenia. Which
of the following client statements should the nurse recognize as clang association?
- C."I can play the flute while wearing a suit. You are cute.
13. A nurse is teaching a client who has agoraphobia about systematic desensitization.
Which of the following comments should the nurse include in the teaching?
- D. "You will slowly be exposed to increasing levels of public spaces."
14. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan?
- C. Instruct the client to practice thought stopping.
15. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a
new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
, - C. "Drinking caffeinated beverages will decrease the effectiveness of the
medication."
16. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease with
moderate cognitive decline. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to orient the client to the present?
- C. Talk with the client about scheduled daily activities.
17. A nurse is admitting a client who has a hip fracture to the medical-surgical care unit.
The client states, "I’ve never been in the hospital before, and I feel like I have a lot of
anxiety." Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
- "You're feeling anxious about being in the hospital for the first time."
18. A nurse is teaching a client who has seasonal affective disorder (SAD) about the use
of light therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- "Light therapy suppresses the natural nighttime release of melatonin."
19. A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication
records of a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for a
client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances?
- B.Opiates
20. A nurse is evaluating the plan of care for a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following actions indicate that the client is making progress
with the treatment? (Select all that apply.)
- Helping another client who has depression fill out a menu
Bank | Rated A Guide | Questions and
Answers |LATEST, 2022/2023 | Rasmussen
College
1. A nurse is caring for a client who attends family counseling with his partner and
their children. The client tells the nurse that he will not attend any more sessions
and states, "I don't have time for all that talking." Which of the following responses
should the nurse provide?
- "It must be difficult for you to talk about family problems."
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine 1
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?
- C. "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself ?"
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should expect the
client to display which of the following characteristics?
- B. Feelings of decreased self-worth
4. A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client following an
overdose of pentobarbital sodium. For which of the following findings should the
nurse assess the client?
- D. Respiratory depression
,5. A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client
engages in repeated hand washing daily. What is the purpose of the client's
behavior?
- Relieving anxiety
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "My doctor is trying
to kill me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- B. "It must be frightening to feel that your doctor is trying to kill you."
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has been unable to leave the house for the past 10
years without accompaniment. When attempting to go out alone, the client becomes
anxious and must quickly return inside. The nurse should identify that the client is
exhibiting which of the following disorders?
- Agoraphobia
8. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and started taking a first-
generation antipsychotic medication 3 weeks ago. The client reports a feeling of
inner restlessness, rocks back and forth when sitting down, and paces frequently.
The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following
adverse effects of antipsychotic medications?
- B.Akathisia
9. A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide and refuses to sign a no-suicide
contract. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when implementing
suicide precautions?
- C. Place the client in 1-on-1 observations
,10. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
doxepin. Which of the following adverse effects is associated with this medication?
- C. Drowsiness
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
- B. Maintain a low-stimulation environment
12. A nurse on a mental health unit is observing a client who has schizophrenia. Which
of the following client statements should the nurse recognize as clang association?
- C."I can play the flute while wearing a suit. You are cute.
13. A nurse is teaching a client who has agoraphobia about systematic desensitization.
Which of the following comments should the nurse include in the teaching?
- D. "You will slowly be exposed to increasing levels of public spaces."
14. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan?
- C. Instruct the client to practice thought stopping.
15. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a
new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
, - C. "Drinking caffeinated beverages will decrease the effectiveness of the
medication."
16. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease with
moderate cognitive decline. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to orient the client to the present?
- C. Talk with the client about scheduled daily activities.
17. A nurse is admitting a client who has a hip fracture to the medical-surgical care unit.
The client states, "I’ve never been in the hospital before, and I feel like I have a lot of
anxiety." Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
- "You're feeling anxious about being in the hospital for the first time."
18. A nurse is teaching a client who has seasonal affective disorder (SAD) about the use
of light therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- "Light therapy suppresses the natural nighttime release of melatonin."
19. A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication
records of a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for a
client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances?
- B.Opiates
20. A nurse is evaluating the plan of care for a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following actions indicate that the client is making progress
with the treatment? (Select all that apply.)
- Helping another client who has depression fill out a menu
