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1. Marco approached Nurse Trisha asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol addiction. Nurse
Trisha should tell the client that the only effective treatment for alcoholism is:
A. Psychotherapy
B. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
C. Total abstinence
D. Aversion Therapy
2.Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false sensory perceptions with no basis in
reality. This perception is known as:
A. Hallucinations
B. Delusions
C. Loose associations
D. Neologisms
3. Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendency. When accompanying the client to
the restroom, Nurse Monet should…
A. Give her privacy
B. Allow her to urinate
C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air
D. Observe her
4. Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client with anorexia nervosa. Which action
should the nurse include in the plan?
,A. Provide privacy during meals
B. Set-up a strict eating plan for the client
C. Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety
D. Restrict visits with the family
5. A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate nursing intervention should include?
A. Turning on the television
B. Leaving the client alone
C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences
D. Ask the client to play with other clients
6. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of GRANDEUR. This diagnosis reflects a belief
that one is:
A. Being Killed
B. Highly famous and important
C. Responsible for evil world
D. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
7.A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which behavior is not most
likely to be evidence of ineffective individual coping?
A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior
B. Avoiding relationship
C. Showing interest in solitary activities
,D. Inability to make choices and decision without advise
8. A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would this client exhibit
during social situation?
A. Paranoid thoughts
B. Emotional affect
C. Independence need
D. Aggressive behavior
9. Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The most appropriate initial goal for a client
diagnosed with bulimia is?
A. Encourage to avoid foods
B. Identify anxiety causing situations
C. Eat only three meals a day
D. Avoid shopping plenty of groceries
10. Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which behavior by the client indicates adult
cognitive development?
A. Generates new levels of awareness
B. Assumes responsibility for her actions
C. Has maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills
D. Her perception are based on reality
, 11. A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client before ECT therapy. The Nurse should
carefully observe the client for?
A. Respiratory difficulties
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Seizures
12. A 75 year old client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
and depression. The symptom that is unrelated to depression would be?
A. Apathetic response to the environment
B. “I don’t know” answer to questions
C. Shallow of labile effect
D. Neglect of personal hygiene
13. Nurse Trish is working in a mental health facility; the nurse priority nursing intervention for a newly
admitted client with bulimia nervosa would be to?
A. Teach client to measure I & O
B. Involve client in planning daily meal
C. Observe client during meals
D. Monitor client continuously
14. Nurse Patricia is aware that the major health complication associated with intractable anorexia
nervosa would be?
1. Marco approached Nurse Trisha asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol addiction. Nurse
Trisha should tell the client that the only effective treatment for alcoholism is:
A. Psychotherapy
B. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
C. Total abstinence
D. Aversion Therapy
2.Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false sensory perceptions with no basis in
reality. This perception is known as:
A. Hallucinations
B. Delusions
C. Loose associations
D. Neologisms
3. Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendency. When accompanying the client to
the restroom, Nurse Monet should…
A. Give her privacy
B. Allow her to urinate
C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air
D. Observe her
4. Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client with anorexia nervosa. Which action
should the nurse include in the plan?
,A. Provide privacy during meals
B. Set-up a strict eating plan for the client
C. Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety
D. Restrict visits with the family
5. A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate nursing intervention should include?
A. Turning on the television
B. Leaving the client alone
C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences
D. Ask the client to play with other clients
6. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of GRANDEUR. This diagnosis reflects a belief
that one is:
A. Being Killed
B. Highly famous and important
C. Responsible for evil world
D. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
7.A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which behavior is not most
likely to be evidence of ineffective individual coping?
A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior
B. Avoiding relationship
C. Showing interest in solitary activities
,D. Inability to make choices and decision without advise
8. A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would this client exhibit
during social situation?
A. Paranoid thoughts
B. Emotional affect
C. Independence need
D. Aggressive behavior
9. Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The most appropriate initial goal for a client
diagnosed with bulimia is?
A. Encourage to avoid foods
B. Identify anxiety causing situations
C. Eat only three meals a day
D. Avoid shopping plenty of groceries
10. Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which behavior by the client indicates adult
cognitive development?
A. Generates new levels of awareness
B. Assumes responsibility for her actions
C. Has maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills
D. Her perception are based on reality
, 11. A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client before ECT therapy. The Nurse should
carefully observe the client for?
A. Respiratory difficulties
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Seizures
12. A 75 year old client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
and depression. The symptom that is unrelated to depression would be?
A. Apathetic response to the environment
B. “I don’t know” answer to questions
C. Shallow of labile effect
D. Neglect of personal hygiene
13. Nurse Trish is working in a mental health facility; the nurse priority nursing intervention for a newly
admitted client with bulimia nervosa would be to?
A. Teach client to measure I & O
B. Involve client in planning daily meal
C. Observe client during meals
D. Monitor client continuously
14. Nurse Patricia is aware that the major health complication associated with intractable anorexia
nervosa would be?
