RNSG 2363 Coping Quiz Questions
with Answers
1. A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
a. “I plan to sit on a park bench for a few minutes every day.”
b. “I can try participating in group therapy every week.”
c. “I will join a book club in my neighborhood.”
d. “I should avoid entering elevators and other closed spaces.”
2. A nurse is assessing a client who has malnutrition. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. Increased vital capacity
b. Moist skin
c. Heat intolerance
d. Decreased mental status
3. A nurse at a walk-in mental health clinic is assessing a client experiencing severe anxiety.
The nurse should recognize the client might exhibit which of the following manifestations?
a. Attention seeking conduct
b. Mild difficulty problem solving
c. Mild fidgeting
d. Threatening behavior
4. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about St. John’s Wort. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “St. John’s Wort can be used to treat mild depression.’
b. “St. John’s Wort increases estrogen levels in the body.”
c. “St. John’s Wort can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.”
d. “St. John’s Wort can lower prostate-specific antigen levels.”
5. A nurse is assessing and adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following client statements is a sign of cognitive distortion?
a. “I like to cut my food into small pieces.”
b. “I really need to get into shape.”
c. “If I eat one piece of candy, I may as well eat ten.”
d. “I can’t afford to gain weight.”
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of
the following intervention should the nurse implement to promote relaxation?
a. Assist the client in practicing meditation
b. Recognize the client’s spiritual preferences
c. Encourage the client to identify his positive qualities
, d. Help the client to identify his previous accomplishments
7. A nurse is caring for an adolescent female who has an eating disorder. The client is
162.6cm (64 in. tall) and weighs 38.56kg (85 lbs). Upon assessment, which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
with Answers
1. A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
a. “I plan to sit on a park bench for a few minutes every day.”
b. “I can try participating in group therapy every week.”
c. “I will join a book club in my neighborhood.”
d. “I should avoid entering elevators and other closed spaces.”
2. A nurse is assessing a client who has malnutrition. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. Increased vital capacity
b. Moist skin
c. Heat intolerance
d. Decreased mental status
3. A nurse at a walk-in mental health clinic is assessing a client experiencing severe anxiety.
The nurse should recognize the client might exhibit which of the following manifestations?
a. Attention seeking conduct
b. Mild difficulty problem solving
c. Mild fidgeting
d. Threatening behavior
4. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about St. John’s Wort. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “St. John’s Wort can be used to treat mild depression.’
b. “St. John’s Wort increases estrogen levels in the body.”
c. “St. John’s Wort can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.”
d. “St. John’s Wort can lower prostate-specific antigen levels.”
5. A nurse is assessing and adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following client statements is a sign of cognitive distortion?
a. “I like to cut my food into small pieces.”
b. “I really need to get into shape.”
c. “If I eat one piece of candy, I may as well eat ten.”
d. “I can’t afford to gain weight.”
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of
the following intervention should the nurse implement to promote relaxation?
a. Assist the client in practicing meditation
b. Recognize the client’s spiritual preferences
c. Encourage the client to identify his positive qualities
, d. Help the client to identify his previous accomplishments
7. A nurse is caring for an adolescent female who has an eating disorder. The client is
162.6cm (64 in. tall) and weighs 38.56kg (85 lbs). Upon assessment, which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
