2024 PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH - EXAM
3 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that
should be discussed with the female patient diagnosed with
bipolar and her support system? SATA
A. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of
your symptoms."
B. "Due to the risk of a manic episode, antidepressant therapy is
never used with bipolar disorder."
C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately
if you aren't sleeping well."
D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping
manage this disorder?"
E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be
able to recognize the early signs." - CORRECT ANSWERS- A.
"Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your
symptoms."
,C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately
if you aren't sleeping well."
D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping
manage this disorder?"
E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be
able to recognize the early signs."
A 60-year-old male recently diagnosed with cancer makes the
statement, "I'll never live a happy life again." This is an example
of?
A. Overgeneralization
B. Mindfulness
C. Biofeedback
D. Humor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A. Overgeneralization
All of the following are positive aspects of journaling EXCEPT:
A. Ease worry and obsession
B. Increase energy levels
C. Facilitate the grieving process
,D. Distracting you from daily activities - CORRECT ANSWERS- D.
Distracting you from daily activities
Your patient lost his mother at a young age due to a car wreck on
her way to the store. He says, "it must have been a long line there
because I haven't seen her since." The patient is using what
technique to decrease his stress?
A. Guided Imagery
B. Humor
C. Meditation
D. Biofeedback - CORRECT ANSWERS- B. Humor
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an
understanding of the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to
manage bipolar mania? SATA
A. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-
ounce glasses of fluid every day."
B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my
psychiatric care provider."
C. "Lithium may help me lose the few extra pounds I tend to carry
around."
, D. "I take my lithium on an empty stomach to help with
absorption."
E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work." -
CORRECT ANSWERS- A. "I have to keep reminding myself to
consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day."
B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my
psychiatric care provider."
E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work."
The nurse is providing medication education to a patient who has
been prescribed lithium to stabilize mood. Which early signs and
symptoms of toxicity should the nurse stress to the patient? SATA
A. Increase attentiveness
B. Getting up at night to urinate
C. Improved vision
D. An upset stomach for no apparent reason
E. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult - CORRECT
ANSWERS- D. An upset stomach for no apparent reason
E. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult
3 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that
should be discussed with the female patient diagnosed with
bipolar and her support system? SATA
A. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of
your symptoms."
B. "Due to the risk of a manic episode, antidepressant therapy is
never used with bipolar disorder."
C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately
if you aren't sleeping well."
D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping
manage this disorder?"
E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be
able to recognize the early signs." - CORRECT ANSWERS- A.
"Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your
symptoms."
,C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately
if you aren't sleeping well."
D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping
manage this disorder?"
E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be
able to recognize the early signs."
A 60-year-old male recently diagnosed with cancer makes the
statement, "I'll never live a happy life again." This is an example
of?
A. Overgeneralization
B. Mindfulness
C. Biofeedback
D. Humor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A. Overgeneralization
All of the following are positive aspects of journaling EXCEPT:
A. Ease worry and obsession
B. Increase energy levels
C. Facilitate the grieving process
,D. Distracting you from daily activities - CORRECT ANSWERS- D.
Distracting you from daily activities
Your patient lost his mother at a young age due to a car wreck on
her way to the store. He says, "it must have been a long line there
because I haven't seen her since." The patient is using what
technique to decrease his stress?
A. Guided Imagery
B. Humor
C. Meditation
D. Biofeedback - CORRECT ANSWERS- B. Humor
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an
understanding of the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to
manage bipolar mania? SATA
A. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-
ounce glasses of fluid every day."
B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my
psychiatric care provider."
C. "Lithium may help me lose the few extra pounds I tend to carry
around."
, D. "I take my lithium on an empty stomach to help with
absorption."
E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work." -
CORRECT ANSWERS- A. "I have to keep reminding myself to
consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day."
B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my
psychiatric care provider."
E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work."
The nurse is providing medication education to a patient who has
been prescribed lithium to stabilize mood. Which early signs and
symptoms of toxicity should the nurse stress to the patient? SATA
A. Increase attentiveness
B. Getting up at night to urinate
C. Improved vision
D. An upset stomach for no apparent reason
E. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult - CORRECT
ANSWERS- D. An upset stomach for no apparent reason
E. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult
