ANALYZED ESSENTIALS OF
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A client tells the nurse, "Brad Pitt is in love with me and often sends me flowers." Which type of delusion
does the nurse document for the client based on this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Erotomanic
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with a psychiatric illness who is
reluctant to be with friends and expresses a fear of rejection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to remain with
the client during activities
While caring for a client with a psychotic disorder, the nurse finds that the client has severe delusions,
hallucinations, and frequent derailment. What does the nurse infer from these findings? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The client is in the active psychotic phase.
A client writes, "My kolege konducts unikornth festewel evry year. I vant this buk for studying." Which
symptoms would the nurse document in the client record after reading this writing? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANSWER -Neologisms
Associative looseness
Which treatment strategy emphasizes vocational expectations and sheltered workshops that provide
rehabilitation to a client with schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Community support programs
, While monitoring the blood pressure of a client who is on antipsychotic therapy, the nurse finds that the
client has orthostatic hypotension. Which nursing intervention is beneficial for the client in this
situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Instruct the client to rise slowly when going from sitting to standing.
The nurse asks a client with schizophrenia, "When was your left leg amputated?" Which response by the
client indicates a somatic delusion? - CORRECT ANSWER -"It was removed last month, but it is growing
again and I will be walking shortly."
The nurse is caring for a client who always wants to be alone due to a lack of trust in other individuals.
While caring for the client, the nurse plans to recognize and encourage the client's voluntary interaction
with others. What outcome does the nurse expect out of this intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
client develops self-esteem.
The nurse observes that a client has schizoid and schizotypal personalities. The nurse concludes that the
client in is which phase of schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER -The client is in the premorbid phase of
schizophrenia.
The nurse is conveying the news of a family member's death to a client with schizophrenia. The nurse
finds that the client is laughing after listening to the news. What does the nurse infer from the client's
behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER -Inappropriate affect
While assessing a client with psychiatric illness, the nurse finds that the client is unable to work and
build relationships with friends. The nurse also finds that the client has a very weak emotional tone and
is expressionless. Which phase of schizophrenia is the client experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Phase IV
Which instructions would the nurse provide to a client who is undergoing antipsychotic therapy to
overcome anticholinergic effects? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Have sugarless candies and
frequent sips of water
Do not drive a vehicle
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A client tells the nurse, "Brad Pitt is in love with me and often sends me flowers." Which type of delusion
does the nurse document for the client based on this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Erotomanic
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with a psychiatric illness who is
reluctant to be with friends and expresses a fear of rejection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to remain with
the client during activities
While caring for a client with a psychotic disorder, the nurse finds that the client has severe delusions,
hallucinations, and frequent derailment. What does the nurse infer from these findings? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The client is in the active psychotic phase.
A client writes, "My kolege konducts unikornth festewel evry year. I vant this buk for studying." Which
symptoms would the nurse document in the client record after reading this writing? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANSWER -Neologisms
Associative looseness
Which treatment strategy emphasizes vocational expectations and sheltered workshops that provide
rehabilitation to a client with schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Community support programs
, While monitoring the blood pressure of a client who is on antipsychotic therapy, the nurse finds that the
client has orthostatic hypotension. Which nursing intervention is beneficial for the client in this
situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Instruct the client to rise slowly when going from sitting to standing.
The nurse asks a client with schizophrenia, "When was your left leg amputated?" Which response by the
client indicates a somatic delusion? - CORRECT ANSWER -"It was removed last month, but it is growing
again and I will be walking shortly."
The nurse is caring for a client who always wants to be alone due to a lack of trust in other individuals.
While caring for the client, the nurse plans to recognize and encourage the client's voluntary interaction
with others. What outcome does the nurse expect out of this intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
client develops self-esteem.
The nurse observes that a client has schizoid and schizotypal personalities. The nurse concludes that the
client in is which phase of schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER -The client is in the premorbid phase of
schizophrenia.
The nurse is conveying the news of a family member's death to a client with schizophrenia. The nurse
finds that the client is laughing after listening to the news. What does the nurse infer from the client's
behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER -Inappropriate affect
While assessing a client with psychiatric illness, the nurse finds that the client is unable to work and
build relationships with friends. The nurse also finds that the client has a very weak emotional tone and
is expressionless. Which phase of schizophrenia is the client experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Phase IV
Which instructions would the nurse provide to a client who is undergoing antipsychotic therapy to
overcome anticholinergic effects? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Have sugarless candies and
frequent sips of water
Do not drive a vehicle
