RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM TEST
BANK LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES AGRADE
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client receiving lithium carbonate.
Which blood level with the nurse interpret as being therapeutic? - ANSWER>>1 mEq/L
A client diagnosed with bipolar Disorder is verbalizing, "the mare, doesn't care, over
there, if you dare, anywhere. " The nurse interprets this is which type of thought
pattern? - ANSWER>>Flight of ideas
A client diagnosed with mania is pacing back-and-forth. To ensure adequate nutrition for
this client, which action would be most appropriate? - ANSWER>>Providing pieces of
fruit and grilled chicken
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client after the client receives electroconvulsive
therapy ECT. Which action would be most appropriate to include? -
ANSWER>>Reinforcing the client for time, place, and person
A client prescribe phenelzine has spent the afternoon away from the unit with family.
Which intervention should the nurse initiate immediately upon learning that the client
had pepperoni pizza - ANSWER>>Perform a bedside electrocardiogram
After educating a client who is prescribed lithium about the drug, the nurse determines
that the teaching was successful based on what client statement? - ANSWER>>"I can
eat a little of salt one day and a lot the next. "
The teaching plan for a client prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor MAOI should
stress the importance of avoiding which food? - ANSWER>>Sauerkraut
, A clients plan of care indicates the need for close monitoring of the clients cardiac
status for arrhythmias. Which antidepressant would the nurse identify as a potential
factor contributing to the clients risk for arrhythmias? - ANSWER>>TCAs
Which statement made by the nurse is appropriate to support the teaching plan for a
client being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy ECT? - ANSWER>>"This type of
therapy indicates a seizure that will be managed by the staff. "
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt. Which client
behavior demonstrates the best indicator of future client safety? - ANSWER>>Client
signed and no harm contract for three consecutive shifts.
A client who is willing to take a prescribed and depressant medication is very resistant
to attending cognitive behavioral therapy sessions. Which response by the nurses most
important to reinforce importance of compliance with all aspects of treatment for
depression? - ANSWER>>"The medication will help improve your mood while the
therapy helps you learn how to cope with the feelings that are triggering the depression.
"
A client who is demonstrating behaviors associated with severe depression is being
admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which question would be most important to ask initially?
- ANSWER>>"Do you have any thoughts about hurting yourself?"
Which statement made by a client treatment for acute depression supports the nurses
evaluation that the Risk for relapse is minimal? - ANSWER>>"I've scheduled evening
counseling sessions, so I'll have no problem attending all of them. "
A clients history reveals a mood disorder that is less severe than major depressive
disorder but is recurrent and part of the clients every day experience. The nurse would
identify this as which condition? - ANSWER>>Dysthymic
BANK LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES AGRADE
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client receiving lithium carbonate.
Which blood level with the nurse interpret as being therapeutic? - ANSWER>>1 mEq/L
A client diagnosed with bipolar Disorder is verbalizing, "the mare, doesn't care, over
there, if you dare, anywhere. " The nurse interprets this is which type of thought
pattern? - ANSWER>>Flight of ideas
A client diagnosed with mania is pacing back-and-forth. To ensure adequate nutrition for
this client, which action would be most appropriate? - ANSWER>>Providing pieces of
fruit and grilled chicken
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client after the client receives electroconvulsive
therapy ECT. Which action would be most appropriate to include? -
ANSWER>>Reinforcing the client for time, place, and person
A client prescribe phenelzine has spent the afternoon away from the unit with family.
Which intervention should the nurse initiate immediately upon learning that the client
had pepperoni pizza - ANSWER>>Perform a bedside electrocardiogram
After educating a client who is prescribed lithium about the drug, the nurse determines
that the teaching was successful based on what client statement? - ANSWER>>"I can
eat a little of salt one day and a lot the next. "
The teaching plan for a client prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor MAOI should
stress the importance of avoiding which food? - ANSWER>>Sauerkraut
, A clients plan of care indicates the need for close monitoring of the clients cardiac
status for arrhythmias. Which antidepressant would the nurse identify as a potential
factor contributing to the clients risk for arrhythmias? - ANSWER>>TCAs
Which statement made by the nurse is appropriate to support the teaching plan for a
client being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy ECT? - ANSWER>>"This type of
therapy indicates a seizure that will be managed by the staff. "
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt. Which client
behavior demonstrates the best indicator of future client safety? - ANSWER>>Client
signed and no harm contract for three consecutive shifts.
A client who is willing to take a prescribed and depressant medication is very resistant
to attending cognitive behavioral therapy sessions. Which response by the nurses most
important to reinforce importance of compliance with all aspects of treatment for
depression? - ANSWER>>"The medication will help improve your mood while the
therapy helps you learn how to cope with the feelings that are triggering the depression.
"
A client who is demonstrating behaviors associated with severe depression is being
admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which question would be most important to ask initially?
- ANSWER>>"Do you have any thoughts about hurting yourself?"
Which statement made by a client treatment for acute depression supports the nurses
evaluation that the Risk for relapse is minimal? - ANSWER>>"I've scheduled evening
counseling sessions, so I'll have no problem attending all of them. "
A clients history reveals a mood disorder that is less severe than major depressive
disorder but is recurrent and part of the clients every day experience. The nurse would
identify this as which condition? - ANSWER>>Dysthymic
