MENTAL HEALTH RASMUSSEN FINAL EXAM 2025
WITH 130 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITHRASMUSSEN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM (BRAND NEW!!)
This BRAND NEW 2025 Rasmussen Mental Health Final Exam guide includes
130 actual exam questions with 100% correct and verified answers. It covers
key psychiatric nursing topics such as therapeutic communication,
psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, personality and mood disorders, and
legal/ethical responsibilities in mental health care. Graded A+, this
comprehensive resource is ideal for nursing students preparing for their final
exam and developing strong clinical judgment in mental health nursing.
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - CORRECT ANSWER-time 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-sertraline (SSRI)
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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Id
A researcher tells the nurse that she would like a patient to participate in a study on the effects of a
new medication. The nurse's responsibility in regard to this study is: - CORRECT ANSWER-To assess
whether the patient has the ability and legal right to give informed consent.
A nurse is performing a mental health assessment on an adult client. According to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs, which client action would demonstrate the highest achievement in terms of
mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Possessing a feeling of self-fulfillment and realizing full
potential.
, A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the nurse-patient relationship differs
from other interpersonal relationships. Which is the nurse's best explanation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient; but solutions are
implemented by the patient"
A client who is very dirty and has an offensive odor refused to take a shower when he was admitted
to the psychiatric inpatient unit of the hospital. He yelled, "No, no, no bath!" when two staff
members carried him into the shower and made him wash himself thoroughly before allowing him
to leave the shower area. Which of these statements is correct regarding this patient's rights? -
CORRECT ANSWER-This was a violation of the patients rights because the patient was restrained by
force.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and takes a typical antipsychotic
agent daily. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential adverse effect of a typical
antipsychotic medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature of 101F
Using Erickson's theory of personality development, which of the following task occur with
teenagers during puberty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identifying oneself from one's parents.
According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate with predominance of the superego? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I don't ever cheat on tests; its wrong"
An inpatient psychiatric physician treating clients omits treatment options for those without
insurance. Which violation of an ethical principle should a nurse recognize in this situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Don't worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered questions with minimal
responses, and rarely made eye contact. What data should be included when documenting the
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior during the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient psychiatric unit. The client states," Please
don't tell anyone about my sexual abuse." Which nursing response clearly outlines the professional
WITH 130 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITHRASMUSSEN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM (BRAND NEW!!)
This BRAND NEW 2025 Rasmussen Mental Health Final Exam guide includes
130 actual exam questions with 100% correct and verified answers. It covers
key psychiatric nursing topics such as therapeutic communication,
psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, personality and mood disorders, and
legal/ethical responsibilities in mental health care. Graded A+, this
comprehensive resource is ideal for nursing students preparing for their final
exam and developing strong clinical judgment in mental health nursing.
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - CORRECT ANSWER-time 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-sertraline (SSRI)
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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Id
A researcher tells the nurse that she would like a patient to participate in a study on the effects of a
new medication. The nurse's responsibility in regard to this study is: - CORRECT ANSWER-To assess
whether the patient has the ability and legal right to give informed consent.
A nurse is performing a mental health assessment on an adult client. According to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs, which client action would demonstrate the highest achievement in terms of
mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Possessing a feeling of self-fulfillment and realizing full
potential.
, A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the nurse-patient relationship differs
from other interpersonal relationships. Which is the nurse's best explanation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient; but solutions are
implemented by the patient"
A client who is very dirty and has an offensive odor refused to take a shower when he was admitted
to the psychiatric inpatient unit of the hospital. He yelled, "No, no, no bath!" when two staff
members carried him into the shower and made him wash himself thoroughly before allowing him
to leave the shower area. Which of these statements is correct regarding this patient's rights? -
CORRECT ANSWER-This was a violation of the patients rights because the patient was restrained by
force.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and takes a typical antipsychotic
agent daily. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential adverse effect of a typical
antipsychotic medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature of 101F
Using Erickson's theory of personality development, which of the following task occur with
teenagers during puberty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identifying oneself from one's parents.
According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate with predominance of the superego? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I don't ever cheat on tests; its wrong"
An inpatient psychiatric physician treating clients omits treatment options for those without
insurance. Which violation of an ethical principle should a nurse recognize in this situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Don't worry. Everything will be alright"
A nurse assessed a patient who participated reluctantly, answered questions with minimal
responses, and rarely made eye contact. What data should be included when documenting the
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A description of the patient's behavior during the interview.
Which client action should the nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors.
The nurse is conversing with a client in a locked in-patient psychiatric unit. The client states," Please
don't tell anyone about my sexual abuse." Which nursing response clearly outlines the professional
