RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT

RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT 1. The daughter of a client with dementia has been her primary caregiver. The daughter expresses to the nurse. " At times, it is so overwhelming I feel I do not have a life anymore." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? There is a local caregiver support group. How do you think you would feel talking with others in the same situation?" 34. While caring for a client admitted with depression the client states. " Everything is going to be just fine now." Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing response? C." When you say 'everything is going to be fine'. Can you tel me what that means?" 35. On discharge, a client is receiving a new prescription for donepezil. Which statement by the family would show an understanding of the medication? B. "Donepezil is a treatment used in al stages of Alzheimer's disease." 40. A client weighs 125 lbs. What is the client's weight in kg? (Record the answer to the nearest tenth, o n edecimal place. Do not use a trailing zero.) 56.8 1. A n u r s e is admitting a client experiencing chronic stress. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (B) The client has been getting sick frequently 42. When assessing a client's plan for suicide, which aspect has the highest priority? The availability of means and lethality of the selected method v 43. A client is asking about stress reduction techniques which they could use daily. Which response by the nurse would best represent a technique the client could use? D. "Only physical activity on a daily basis has shown to decrease a person's stress." 44. Aclient with major depressive disorder has been admitted to the in-patient psychiatric unit. Which displayed behavior would indicate the need for a follow -up of a suicide assessment? C.The client appears ot be happy and peaceful ,which is a change from previous days 45. The nurse practitioner orders gentamycin 55 mg MI every 8 hours. On hand is gentamycin 80 mg/2mL. How many mL will the nurse administer each dose? (Round answer to the nearest tenth. One decimal place. 1.4 46. While being treated for a deliberate overdose attempt the client says to the nurse. " My boyfriend broke up with me. We have been together forever. Ijust love him somuch. Idon't know how Im' supposed to live without him." Which is the best response by the nurse? A "tI seems as though you are very sad about your loss." 47. A client has been prescribed buspirone for a new diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the medication? o ." I will need to take this medication for a while before I see how well it works for me." 48. The provider orders ondansetron 8mg by mouth (PO) to be given three times aday. On hand is ondansetron elixir 4 mg/5mL. How many mL wil the nurse administer each dose? 10 ml 49. The client, a veteran of the war ni Irag, is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), His psychiatrist has recently recommended he begin eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Which statement by the client shows an understanding of the therapy? C . " By using this therapy, I will be able to experience the memory differently." 0. Anurse caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease who has been hospitalized for the treatment of pneumonia. During the night shift, the client is found climbing into another client's bed, who becomes upset and frightened. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? Assist the client to the correct room. 51. Two days ago a client was admitted to the in-patient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He continues to have sleep problems and trouble with concentration. He has expressed increasing anger toward another client who reminds him of a former employer. Which of the following would the nurse recognize as the highest priority nursing concern is? (D. Demonstrating ineffective coping. . A 29-year-old female client has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been prescribed valproic acid. What teaching must be provided to the client regarding the medication? D. "You will need to ensure you are using preventive measures when sexually active." 53. 1 oz= 30 ml 54. Nurses often work withclients who are experiencing traumatic experiences.Working with these clients can leave the nurses with compassion fatigue. Which of the following would be considered symptoms of compassion fatigue? ( Select all that apply.) A) Depression (B.Insomnia ( C .Pessimism 5. Anurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and handles anxiety by confabulating. The nurse should recognize confabulation when the client does which of the following? C(. Makes up stories when he is unable to remember actual events. 6. Anurse working on an in-patient psychiatric unit observes a client diagnosed with obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) rearranging the magazines ni the dayroom. The nurse understands this action is primarily meant to do with which of the following? (C. Temporarily reduce the anxiety the client si feeling. 57. While learning about depressive disorders, a client understands the difference between major depression disorder and persistent depressive disorder when they can state which of the following? persistent depressive disorder is a chronic form of depression lasting more than two years." 8. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and currently in a manic state Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe? (Select al that apply.) A Inflated self-esteem C. Increase in risky behavior D(. Flight of ideas 59. A client is scheduled for a series of diagnostic tests due to a reported history of smoking, recent weight loss, constant cough, and reports of becoming easily fatigued. The client states, " There's absolutely nothing wrong with me; I just have a stubborn chest cold, which of the following defense mechanisms does the nurse recognize the client may be using? A Displacement 60. A client with bipolar disorder has just been started on valproic acid. As part of the client's monitoring the nurse is aware of which of the following? D . Baseline laboratory work for liver function tests will be needed. 61. While discussing with a client newly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) the client asks, "what are considered to be common compulsions?" Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse? " common compulsions can include hand -washing and checking a door multiple times to make sure it is locked." 2.. A family member of a client recently diagnosed with obsessive -compulsive disorder (OCD) asked the nurse to explain the difference between an obsession and a compulsion. The best response would be which of the following? Obsessions are repetitive thoughts uncontrolled by the client, and compulsions are the behaviors alone that are typically associated with obsessive thought."