MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 - PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse
determines which client statement represents the use of the defense
mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - CORRECT-
ANSWERSC
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions
including his slippers beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is
being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following
characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse include?
,A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other
person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSD
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One
client says to the other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the
murder mystery." The nurse recognizes this as which form of communication
response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating
hostility. Which would be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet
with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
, D. The unit's treatment room - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states,
"I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my
children." Which nursing statement is most supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in
the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask
for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your
family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work
out fine." - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted client
who is oriented times four. Which of the following communication techniques
would best facilitate obtaining accurate and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric social worker
as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse
determines which client statement represents the use of the defense
mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - CORRECT-
ANSWERSC
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions
including his slippers beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is
being exhibited by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following
characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse include?
,A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other
person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSD
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One
client says to the other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the
murder mystery." The nurse recognizes this as which form of communication
response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating
hostility. Which would be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet
with this client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
, D. The unit's treatment room - CORRECT-ANSWERSB
As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states,
"I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my
children." Which nursing statement is most supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in
the community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask
for more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your
family safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work
out fine." - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted client
who is oriented times four. Which of the following communication techniques
would best facilitate obtaining accurate and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric social worker
as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
