SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH
1. The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client in a crisis state. When developing the
plan, the nurse should consider which factor?
The home care nurse is visiting an older client whose spouse died 6 months
ago. Which behaviors by the client indicates effective coping? Select all
that apply.
Neglecting personal grooming.
Looking at old snapshots of family.
Participating in a senior citizens program.
Visiting the spouse's grave once a month
Decorating a wall with the spouse's pictures and awards received
2. A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide says
to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing
ever goes right for me." Which response by the nurse demonstrates
therapeutic communication?
You have everything to live for."
"Why do you see yourself as a failure?".
"Feeling like this is all part of being
depressed.".
"You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
3. The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
I see."
"Really?"
"You're having difficulty sleeping?"
"Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too."
4. A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food
is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse
use to encourage the client to eat?
Using open-ended questions and silence (encourage the client to express
feelings) Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
Documenting reasons why the client does not want to
eat Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate
nutrition
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
5. The nurse should plan which goals of the termination
stage of group development? Select all that apply.
The group evaluates the experience.
The real work of the group is accomplished.
Group interaction involves superficial
conversation. Group members become
acquainted with one another.
Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes place.
The group explores members' feelings about the group and the impending separation.
6. A client diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm going to
die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry
when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which
response by the nurse is therapeutic?
Have you shared your feelings with your family?"
"I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
"You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?" "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis."
7. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission
was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans care
anticipating which client behavior?
Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
Anger and aggressiveness directed toward others
An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis.
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan
8. When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for
this client?
Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
Assist in completing an application for admission.
Supply the client with written information about his or her mental illness.
Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the admission
was needed.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH
1. The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client in a crisis state. When developing the
plan, the nurse should consider which factor?
The home care nurse is visiting an older client whose spouse died 6 months
ago. Which behaviors by the client indicates effective coping? Select all
that apply.
Neglecting personal grooming.
Looking at old snapshots of family.
Participating in a senior citizens program.
Visiting the spouse's grave once a month
Decorating a wall with the spouse's pictures and awards received
2. A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide says
to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing
ever goes right for me." Which response by the nurse demonstrates
therapeutic communication?
You have everything to live for."
"Why do you see yourself as a failure?".
"Feeling like this is all part of being
depressed.".
"You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
3. The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
I see."
"Really?"
"You're having difficulty sleeping?"
"Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too."
4. A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food
is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse
use to encourage the client to eat?
Using open-ended questions and silence (encourage the client to express
feelings) Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
Documenting reasons why the client does not want to
eat Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate
nutrition
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
5. The nurse should plan which goals of the termination
stage of group development? Select all that apply.
The group evaluates the experience.
The real work of the group is accomplished.
Group interaction involves superficial
conversation. Group members become
acquainted with one another.
Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes place.
The group explores members' feelings about the group and the impending separation.
6. A client diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm going to
die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry
when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which
response by the nurse is therapeutic?
Have you shared your feelings with your family?"
"I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
"You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?" "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis."
7. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission
was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans care
anticipating which client behavior?
Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
Anger and aggressiveness directed toward others
An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis.
, SAUNDER MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan
8. When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for
this client?
Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
Assist in completing an application for admission.
Supply the client with written information about his or her mental illness.
Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the admission
was needed.
