QUIZ 1 -- NURS 3370 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
GRADED A++
After discharge teaching regarding the drug Tranylcpromine, which of the
following patient statemnets/outcomes indicates a need for further instruction?
Select all that apply.
a. "I can have roast beef"
b. "I can have chicken"
c. "I can having beef jerky"
d. "I can have coke"
e. "I can have soy sauce"
c, d, e
Medications used for long term anxiety problems include the following: (Select all
that apply.)
a. Chlordiazepoxide HCL
b. Fluxetine HCL
c. Alprazolam
d. Buspirone
e. Paroxetine
,b, d, e
An outpatient with a history of major depression states that he is happy and
thinks he no longer needs his anti-depressant. What is the best response by the
nurse?
a. "Don't stop your anti-depressant. You need it for your depression."
b. "This issue needs to be discussed with your healthcare provider."
c. "Your medicine is working. If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your
depression will come back."
d. "If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your must wean off or you will
experience undesirable effects."
c. "Your medicine is working. If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your depression
will come back."
A patient is being prepped for heart valve replacement surgery. His BP is up to
138/86, HR 98, RR 22, T 97.4*F, and he complains of one episode of a loose stool
this morning. What is the best next action by the nurse?
a. Assess the patient's feelings about the upcoming surgery.
b. Obtain a surgical permit.
c. Conduct a thorough GI assessment.
d. Continue prepping the patient for the surgery.
a. Assess the patient's feelings about the upcoming surgery.
, The driver of an MVA is admitted unconscious to the ICU. The passenger is able
to report that the patient "drinks a lot." Which question should the nurse ask
next?
a. "When was your friend's last drink?"
b. "How much did your friend drink today?"
c. "What does your friend like to drink?"
d. "How much have you had to drink?"
a. "When was your friend's last drink?"
Which of the following exemplifies Reaction Formation coping behavior?
a. The new graduate is offered a job in a geriatric unit at graduation. She selects it
deciding she can learn many basic skills in this area.
b. A new graduate who hates geriatrics is offered a new position in geriatrics, so
she asks her mom who is a seasoned nurse what she would do.
c. The new graduate really dislikes geriatrics and is offered this area of practice at
graduation. She decides there is no problem with this area.
d. The new graduate nurse really dislikes geriatrics but decides to work in a
geriatric setting to improve her outlook.
d. The new graduate nurse really dislikes geriatrics but decides to work in a geriatric
setting to improve her outlook.
A direct admission with no orders enters the psychiatric unit wearing a sheer
black negligee, rings that appear to be diamonds on all 10 fingers, and no shoes,
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
GRADED A++
After discharge teaching regarding the drug Tranylcpromine, which of the
following patient statemnets/outcomes indicates a need for further instruction?
Select all that apply.
a. "I can have roast beef"
b. "I can have chicken"
c. "I can having beef jerky"
d. "I can have coke"
e. "I can have soy sauce"
c, d, e
Medications used for long term anxiety problems include the following: (Select all
that apply.)
a. Chlordiazepoxide HCL
b. Fluxetine HCL
c. Alprazolam
d. Buspirone
e. Paroxetine
,b, d, e
An outpatient with a history of major depression states that he is happy and
thinks he no longer needs his anti-depressant. What is the best response by the
nurse?
a. "Don't stop your anti-depressant. You need it for your depression."
b. "This issue needs to be discussed with your healthcare provider."
c. "Your medicine is working. If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your
depression will come back."
d. "If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your must wean off or you will
experience undesirable effects."
c. "Your medicine is working. If you discontinue your anti-depressant, your depression
will come back."
A patient is being prepped for heart valve replacement surgery. His BP is up to
138/86, HR 98, RR 22, T 97.4*F, and he complains of one episode of a loose stool
this morning. What is the best next action by the nurse?
a. Assess the patient's feelings about the upcoming surgery.
b. Obtain a surgical permit.
c. Conduct a thorough GI assessment.
d. Continue prepping the patient for the surgery.
a. Assess the patient's feelings about the upcoming surgery.
, The driver of an MVA is admitted unconscious to the ICU. The passenger is able
to report that the patient "drinks a lot." Which question should the nurse ask
next?
a. "When was your friend's last drink?"
b. "How much did your friend drink today?"
c. "What does your friend like to drink?"
d. "How much have you had to drink?"
a. "When was your friend's last drink?"
Which of the following exemplifies Reaction Formation coping behavior?
a. The new graduate is offered a job in a geriatric unit at graduation. She selects it
deciding she can learn many basic skills in this area.
b. A new graduate who hates geriatrics is offered a new position in geriatrics, so
she asks her mom who is a seasoned nurse what she would do.
c. The new graduate really dislikes geriatrics and is offered this area of practice at
graduation. She decides there is no problem with this area.
d. The new graduate nurse really dislikes geriatrics but decides to work in a
geriatric setting to improve her outlook.
d. The new graduate nurse really dislikes geriatrics but decides to work in a geriatric
setting to improve her outlook.
A direct admission with no orders enters the psychiatric unit wearing a sheer
black negligee, rings that appear to be diamonds on all 10 fingers, and no shoes,
