mental health exam 1 - practice
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse
determines which client statement represents the use of the
defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
✅✅
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." -
-C
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's
possessions including his slippers beside their bed. Which
pathological grief response is being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
✅✅
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - -B
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the
following characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse
include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive
behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the
other person.
✅✅
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. -
-D
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity
time. One client says to the other, "I would like to watch the
comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse recognizes this
as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
, ✅✅-B
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive -
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting
escalating hostility. Which would be the most appropriate location
for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
✅✅
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - -B
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered
wife states, "I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the
safety of my children." Which nursing statement is most
supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you
all safe in the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we
can ask for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and
your family safe."
✅✅
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this
will work out fine." - -A
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted
client who is oriented times four. Which of the following
communication techniques would best facilitate obtaining accurate
and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
✅✅
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - -C
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric
social worker as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse
determines which client statement represents the use of the
defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
✅✅
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." -
-C
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's
possessions including his slippers beside their bed. Which
pathological grief response is being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
✅✅
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - -B
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the
following characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse
include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive
behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the
other person.
✅✅
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. -
-D
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity
time. One client says to the other, "I would like to watch the
comedy instead of the murder mystery." The nurse recognizes this
as which form of communication response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
, ✅✅-B
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive -
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting
escalating hostility. Which would be the most appropriate location
for the nurse to meet with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
✅✅
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - -B
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered
wife states, "I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the
safety of my children." Which nursing statement is most
supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you
all safe in the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we
can ask for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and
your family safe."
✅✅
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this
will work out fine." - -A
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted
client who is oriented times four. Which of the following
communication techniques would best facilitate obtaining accurate
and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
✅✅
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - -C
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric
social worker as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
