SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After
review of the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression. Which data
best supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS reported
hopelessness
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition is just
another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWERS
"You seem very distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification technique
known as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of this form of
therapy to the client and reinforces which client instruction? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client
will be introduced to short periods of exposure to the phobic object while in a relaxed state.
A client with depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've
always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The nurse should make which
therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You've been feeling like a failure for
a while?"
The registered nurse has written an outcome statement of, "Client will feel less anxious by the
end of session," for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which interventions should the
licensed practical nurse use to assist this client in meeting this goal? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Stay with the client
-Administer anxiolytics medications
-Ensure the client is in an environment...
,SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The parents of a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ask the nurse what part they can
play during the long recovery period. The nurse accurately relates that which actions should the
parents take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Planning a non-food related activity
An adolescent client is admitted to the inpatient unit after medical stabilization for an overdose
of acetaminophen. The history identifies that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 weeks ago and
that she hasn't been eating well, resulting in a loss of 15 pounds. The nurse assists in developing
a plan of care that includes which interventions? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Making
-Providing
-Ensuring
The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client with a psychotic disorder who is
experiencing altered thought processes. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes
documentation that the client believes that the food is being poisoned. The nurse plans to use
which communication technique when developing strategies that will promote adequate
nutrition and encourage the client to discuss feelings? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use open-ended
questions and silence.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe depression. Which activity is appropriate for this
client? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse is asked to assist in preparing a nursing care
plan for the client. Which is important for the nurse to understand when planning? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Until the client's thinking is cleared, the nurse may need to assist the client with
grooming and nutrition.
, SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the mental health unit and notes that
the client was admitted by voluntary status. The nurse makes which determination? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The client has the right to demand ...
The nurse is caring for a client who says, "I don't want you to touch me. I'll take care of myself!"
The nurse should make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sounds like you're feeling pretty troubled...
An oriented client is scheduled to have aversion therapy to change behavior. Before initiating
any aversive protocol, the therapist, treatment team, or society must answer which questions?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Is it in the best interest of society?
-Does its use violate the client's rights?
-Is this therapy in the best interest of the client?
A female victim of a sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she
still feels "as though the rape just happened yesterday," even though it has been a few months
since the incident. Which nursing response is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell me more
about what causes you to...
A client who is suicidal tells the nurse, "All I want to do is end it all." Which is the appropriate
nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS What do you mean by that?
A client with moderate depression who was admitted to the mental health unit 2 days ago
suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to the nurse, "I'm
finally cured." The nurse interprets this behavior as a cue to modify the treatment plan by
taking which action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increasing the level of suicide precautions
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After
review of the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression. Which data
best supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS reported
hopelessness
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition is just
another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWERS
"You seem very distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification technique
known as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of this form of
therapy to the client and reinforces which client instruction? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client
will be introduced to short periods of exposure to the phobic object while in a relaxed state.
A client with depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've
always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The nurse should make which
therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You've been feeling like a failure for
a while?"
The registered nurse has written an outcome statement of, "Client will feel less anxious by the
end of session," for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which interventions should the
licensed practical nurse use to assist this client in meeting this goal? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Stay with the client
-Administer anxiolytics medications
-Ensure the client is in an environment...
,SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The parents of a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ask the nurse what part they can
play during the long recovery period. The nurse accurately relates that which actions should the
parents take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Planning a non-food related activity
An adolescent client is admitted to the inpatient unit after medical stabilization for an overdose
of acetaminophen. The history identifies that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 weeks ago and
that she hasn't been eating well, resulting in a loss of 15 pounds. The nurse assists in developing
a plan of care that includes which interventions? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Making
-Providing
-Ensuring
The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client with a psychotic disorder who is
experiencing altered thought processes. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes
documentation that the client believes that the food is being poisoned. The nurse plans to use
which communication technique when developing strategies that will promote adequate
nutrition and encourage the client to discuss feelings? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use open-ended
questions and silence.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe depression. Which activity is appropriate for this
client? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse is asked to assist in preparing a nursing care
plan for the client. Which is important for the nurse to understand when planning? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Until the client's thinking is cleared, the nurse may need to assist the client with
grooming and nutrition.
, SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the mental health unit and notes that
the client was admitted by voluntary status. The nurse makes which determination? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The client has the right to demand ...
The nurse is caring for a client who says, "I don't want you to touch me. I'll take care of myself!"
The nurse should make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sounds like you're feeling pretty troubled...
An oriented client is scheduled to have aversion therapy to change behavior. Before initiating
any aversive protocol, the therapist, treatment team, or society must answer which questions?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Is it in the best interest of society?
-Does its use violate the client's rights?
-Is this therapy in the best interest of the client?
A female victim of a sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she
still feels "as though the rape just happened yesterday," even though it has been a few months
since the incident. Which nursing response is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell me more
about what causes you to...
A client who is suicidal tells the nurse, "All I want to do is end it all." Which is the appropriate
nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS What do you mean by that?
A client with moderate depression who was admitted to the mental health unit 2 days ago
suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to the nurse, "I'm
finally cured." The nurse interprets this behavior as a cue to modify the treatment plan by
taking which action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increasing the level of suicide precautions
