COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2024 NEWEST 50 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client who has
bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following client goals
should the nurse identify as the priority? - ANSWER: Maintaining adequate hydration
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Abdominal pain
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has moderate cognitive decline due to
Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER: The client is able to identify the names of family members.
A nurse is collecting admission data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Strenuous exercise
regimen
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25 lb) over the past month and
currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb). The nurse should expect which of the following
findings? - ANSWER: Amenorrhea
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has agoraphobia about systematic
desensitization. Which of the following comments should the nurse include in the
teaching? - ANSWER: "You will slowly be exposed to increasing levels of public
spaces."
A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication
records for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for
a client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances? -
ANSWER: Opiates
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has Alzheimer's
disease about donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include? - ANSWER: Donepezil can improve cognitive functioning during the earlier
stages of the disease."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Dreams about the assault
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as the priority? - ANSWER: Cardiac arrhythmia
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Increased mental alertness
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing staff discussion
about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER: An involuntary admission is
justified if the client is a danger to others.
A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has heroin
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER:
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client states, "I am too tired
and depressed to attend group therapy today." Which of the following responses
should the nurse make? - ANSWER: Attending group therapy, even if you're tired, is
an important part of your treatment."
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has borderline personality
disorder and self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the
nurse recommend? - ANSWER: Maintain close observation of the client.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for the treatment of
depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to
the provider? - ANSWER: Elevated blood pressure
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute manic episode. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER: Protect the client from impulsive behavior.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol use
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER:
Ascites
A nurse is assisting with a community presentation about Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse should conclude that a member of the group requires further reinforcement of
teaching when she identifies which of the following findings as a manifestation of
Alzheimer's disease? - ANSWER: Sudden confusion
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is severely
withdrawn. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to facilitate
communication with the client? - ANSWER: Speak to the client using simple and
concrete terminology.
A nurse in an acute substance disorder unit is collecting data from a client who
received treatment in the emergency department for an opioid overdose. Which of
2024 NEWEST 50 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client who has
bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following client goals
should the nurse identify as the priority? - ANSWER: Maintaining adequate hydration
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Abdominal pain
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has moderate cognitive decline due to
Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER: The client is able to identify the names of family members.
A nurse is collecting admission data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Strenuous exercise
regimen
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25 lb) over the past month and
currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb). The nurse should expect which of the following
findings? - ANSWER: Amenorrhea
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has agoraphobia about systematic
desensitization. Which of the following comments should the nurse include in the
teaching? - ANSWER: "You will slowly be exposed to increasing levels of public
spaces."
A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication
records for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for
a client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances? -
ANSWER: Opiates
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has Alzheimer's
disease about donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include? - ANSWER: Donepezil can improve cognitive functioning during the earlier
stages of the disease."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Dreams about the assault
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as the priority? - ANSWER: Cardiac arrhythmia
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER: Increased mental alertness
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing staff discussion
about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER: An involuntary admission is
justified if the client is a danger to others.
A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has heroin
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER:
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client states, "I am too tired
and depressed to attend group therapy today." Which of the following responses
should the nurse make? - ANSWER: Attending group therapy, even if you're tired, is
an important part of your treatment."
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has borderline personality
disorder and self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the
nurse recommend? - ANSWER: Maintain close observation of the client.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for the treatment of
depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to
the provider? - ANSWER: Elevated blood pressure
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute manic episode. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER: Protect the client from impulsive behavior.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol use
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER:
Ascites
A nurse is assisting with a community presentation about Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse should conclude that a member of the group requires further reinforcement of
teaching when she identifies which of the following findings as a manifestation of
Alzheimer's disease? - ANSWER: Sudden confusion
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is severely
withdrawn. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to facilitate
communication with the client? - ANSWER: Speak to the client using simple and
concrete terminology.
A nurse in an acute substance disorder unit is collecting data from a client who
received treatment in the emergency department for an opioid overdose. Which of
