MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
RASMUSSEN QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWERtime sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking
which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or
herbal supplements? - ANSWERsertraline (SSRI)
Justice: - ANSWERDuty to distribute resources and care equally, spending time with
each patient equally
Beneficence: - ANSWERThe duty to act as to benefit or promote the good of others
such as spending extra time with a highly anxious patient
Fidelity: - ANSWERMaintaining loyalty and commitment to the patient and doing no
wrong to the patient
Veracity: - ANSWEROnes duty to communicate truthfully
What rights do all patients have? - ANSWERRight to treatment, right to refuse
treatment, right to informed consent, right to withdraw, right to privacy
What rights are limited to involuntarily admitted clients? - ANSWERFreedom from
unreasonable restraints, right to informed consent, right to refuse medication
A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings
cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using Freudian theory, a
nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: -
ANSWERId
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being correctly
formulated? - ANSWERClient will initiate interaction with one peer during free time
within 2 days.
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a friend and
saying, "I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which of the following rights
, has the patient lost temporarily? - ANSWERThe right to leave the hospital without
medical approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no
control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which
nursing response is appropriate? - ANSWER"Medications are one way to address
chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an
impact on biological factors."
During an intake interview, which question would assist the nurse in gathering data
about the client's judgment? - ANSWER"If you found a stamped, addressed
envelope in the street, what would you do?"
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge
against medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER"I will get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave
treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWERAppearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine
(Clozaril). Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse
teach the client about? - ANSWERSore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a
benzodiazepine to an anxious client? - ANSWERThe client has a history of alcohol
dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit.
The nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later
the nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law
has the nurse broken? - ANSWERThe Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once the client
ingested the medication, she decided that she did not want to die and she sought
immediate treatment. Once the client recovered from the physical effects of
overdose, the client voluntarily south inpatient mental health treatment. Which
statement is true of voluntary admission? - ANSWERThe client retains the right to
request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique? - ANSWERThe
nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance. (false reassurance)
RASMUSSEN QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWERtime sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking
which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or
herbal supplements? - ANSWERsertraline (SSRI)
Justice: - ANSWERDuty to distribute resources and care equally, spending time with
each patient equally
Beneficence: - ANSWERThe duty to act as to benefit or promote the good of others
such as spending extra time with a highly anxious patient
Fidelity: - ANSWERMaintaining loyalty and commitment to the patient and doing no
wrong to the patient
Veracity: - ANSWEROnes duty to communicate truthfully
What rights do all patients have? - ANSWERRight to treatment, right to refuse
treatment, right to informed consent, right to withdraw, right to privacy
What rights are limited to involuntarily admitted clients? - ANSWERFreedom from
unreasonable restraints, right to informed consent, right to refuse medication
A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings
cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using Freudian theory, a
nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: -
ANSWERId
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being correctly
formulated? - ANSWERClient will initiate interaction with one peer during free time
within 2 days.
A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a friend and
saying, "I've got a gun and I'm going to shoot myself." Which of the following rights
, has the patient lost temporarily? - ANSWERThe right to leave the hospital without
medical approval.
A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no
control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which
nursing response is appropriate? - ANSWER"Medications are one way to address
chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an
impact on biological factors."
During an intake interview, which question would assist the nurse in gathering data
about the client's judgment? - ANSWER"If you found a stamped, addressed
envelope in the street, what would you do?"
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge
against medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER"I will get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave
treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWERAppearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine
(Clozaril). Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse
teach the client about? - ANSWERSore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a
benzodiazepine to an anxious client? - ANSWERThe client has a history of alcohol
dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit.
The nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later
the nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law
has the nurse broken? - ANSWERThe Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once the client
ingested the medication, she decided that she did not want to die and she sought
immediate treatment. Once the client recovered from the physical effects of
overdose, the client voluntarily south inpatient mental health treatment. Which
statement is true of voluntary admission? - ANSWERThe client retains the right to
request release.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique? - ANSWERThe
nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance. (false reassurance)
