PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
Marco approached Nurse Trish asking for advice on how to dea
alcohol addiction. Nurse Trish should tell the client that the on
effective treatment for alcoholism is:
a. Psychotherapy
b. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
c. Total abstinence
d. Aversion Therapy
Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false se
perceptions with no basis in reality. This perception is known a
a. Hallucinations
b. Delusions
c. Loose associations
d. Neologisms
Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tend
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
Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client
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
, d. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality
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 ad
A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorde
would this client exhibit during social situation?
a. Paranoid thoughts
b. Emotional affect
c. Independence need
d. Aggressive behavior
Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The m
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
Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which b
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
d. Her perception are based on reality
A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client bef
therapy. The Nurse should carefully observe the client for?
a. Respiratory difficulties
b. Nausea and vomiting
, a. Teach client to measure I & O
b. Involve client in planning daily meal
c. Observe client during meals
d. Monitor client continuously
Nurse Patricia is aware that the major health complication ass
intractable anorexia nervosa would be?
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias resulting to cardiac arrest
b. Glucose intolerance resulting in protracted
protr acted hypog
c. Endocrine imbalance causing cold amenorrhea
d. Decreased metabolism causing cold intolerance
Nurse Anna can minimize agitation in a disturbed client by?
a. Increasing stimulation
b. limiting unnecessary interaction
c. increasing appropriate sensory perception
d. ensuring constant client and staff contact
A 39 year old mother with obsessive-compulsive disorder has b
immobilized by her elaborate hand washing and walking ritual
recognizes that the basis of O.C. disorder is often:
a. Problems with being too conscientious
b. Problems with anger and remorse
c. Feelings of guilt and inadequacy
d. Feeling of unworthiness and hopelessness
Mario is complaining to other clients about not being allowed b
keep food in his room. Which of the following interventions wo
appropriate?
a. Allowing a snack to be kept in his room
b. Reprimanding the client
c. Ignoring the clients behavior
d. Setting limits on the behavior
Conney with borderline personality disorder who is to be disch
Marco approached Nurse Trish asking for advice on how to dea
alcohol addiction. Nurse Trish should tell the client that the on
effective treatment for alcoholism is:
a. Psychotherapy
b. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
c. Total abstinence
d. Aversion Therapy
Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false se
perceptions with no basis in reality. This perception is known a
a. Hallucinations
b. Delusions
c. Loose associations
d. Neologisms
Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tend
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
Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client
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
, d. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality
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 ad
A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorde
would this client exhibit during social situation?
a. Paranoid thoughts
b. Emotional affect
c. Independence need
d. Aggressive behavior
Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The m
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
Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which b
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
d. Her perception are based on reality
A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client bef
therapy. The Nurse should carefully observe the client for?
a. Respiratory difficulties
b. Nausea and vomiting
, a. Teach client to measure I & O
b. Involve client in planning daily meal
c. Observe client during meals
d. Monitor client continuously
Nurse Patricia is aware that the major health complication ass
intractable anorexia nervosa would be?
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias resulting to cardiac arrest
b. Glucose intolerance resulting in protracted
protr acted hypog
c. Endocrine imbalance causing cold amenorrhea
d. Decreased metabolism causing cold intolerance
Nurse Anna can minimize agitation in a disturbed client by?
a. Increasing stimulation
b. limiting unnecessary interaction
c. increasing appropriate sensory perception
d. ensuring constant client and staff contact
A 39 year old mother with obsessive-compulsive disorder has b
immobilized by her elaborate hand washing and walking ritual
recognizes that the basis of O.C. disorder is often:
a. Problems with being too conscientious
b. Problems with anger and remorse
c. Feelings of guilt and inadequacy
d. Feeling of unworthiness and hopelessness
Mario is complaining to other clients about not being allowed b
keep food in his room. Which of the following interventions wo
appropriate?
a. Allowing a snack to be kept in his room
b. Reprimanding the client
c. Ignoring the clients behavior
d. Setting limits on the behavior
Conney with borderline personality disorder who is to be disch
