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1. The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should D
go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the
nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement?
A. How did you feel before you talked to him?
B. When did you first notice yourself feeling con-
fused?
C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant?
D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way?
2. During the initial interview with a client, the nurse B
begins to feel uncomfortable and realizes the client's
behavior and mannerisms remind the nurse of the
nurse's abusive parent. The nurse concludes that the
current situation represents which phenomenon?
A. Transference
B. Countertransference
C. Denial
D. Reaction formation
3. A client asks the nurse what to do about leaving the A,B,D
spouse. The nurse replies "Why are you having trou-
ble making a decision? It's easy to see that you should
file for divorce." The nurse manager overhearing the
conversation would counsel this nurse because the
nurse's response: (Select all that apply)
A. Restricts the client's opportunity for self-explo-
ration & problem solving skills
B. Belittles the client & the client's indecisiveness
C. Challenges the client's belief system
D. Assumes that the client is incapable of reaching an
independent decision
4. While communicating with a client, the nurse decides C
to provide the client with feedback. The primary rea-
son for this is that giving appropriate feedback makes
it possible for the nurse to:
A. Present advice
B. Explore feelings
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C. Provide information
D. Explain behavior
5. The nurse assesses a client as being on the mental A,C
health end of the mental health/mental illness contin-
uum. Which statement by the client best supports this
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. I am satisfied with my life and life choices
B. My family thinks that I am a good person
C. I'm an average person leading a normal average life.
D. I've always thought I should have been more
sucessful
6. A newly admitted adult client says, "No, I don't want B,D
that medicine. I won't take it." The nurse says, "Take
it. It's good medicine." The nurse then places the cup
in front of the client's mouth and forcefully presses
it against the client's lips. In counseling this nurse,
what important legal principles can be applied to the
nurse's action? (Select all that apply)
A. If a client does not object a second time, a nurse
can administer the medication
B. If treatment is given without consent, legal charges
of battery can be filed
C. Clients have the right to be treated in the least
restrictive manner possible
D. Clients, unless declared legally incompetent, have
the right to refuse medication
7. A client presents at a crisis clinic with reports of hav- D
ing crying spells and overwhelming feelings of loss.
The client further relates that this extreme distress be-
gan one week ago when the client's parent developed
an acute physical illness & died. The client speaks
clearly and descriptively about the illness & death &
verbalizes feelings readily. The nurse interprets that
the client's behaviors suggest the client:
A. Has suffered irreversible psychological damage
B. Is a candidate for long-term psychotherapy
REAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
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1. The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should D
go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the
nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement?
A. How did you feel before you talked to him?
B. When did you first notice yourself feeling con-
fused?
C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant?
D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way?
2. During the initial interview with a client, the nurse B
begins to feel uncomfortable and realizes the client's
behavior and mannerisms remind the nurse of the
nurse's abusive parent. The nurse concludes that the
current situation represents which phenomenon?
A. Transference
B. Countertransference
C. Denial
D. Reaction formation
3. A client asks the nurse what to do about leaving the A,B,D
spouse. The nurse replies "Why are you having trou-
ble making a decision? It's easy to see that you should
file for divorce." The nurse manager overhearing the
conversation would counsel this nurse because the
nurse's response: (Select all that apply)
A. Restricts the client's opportunity for self-explo-
ration & problem solving skills
B. Belittles the client & the client's indecisiveness
C. Challenges the client's belief system
D. Assumes that the client is incapable of reaching an
independent decision
4. While communicating with a client, the nurse decides C
to provide the client with feedback. The primary rea-
son for this is that giving appropriate feedback makes
it possible for the nurse to:
A. Present advice
B. Explore feelings
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C. Provide information
D. Explain behavior
5. The nurse assesses a client as being on the mental A,C
health end of the mental health/mental illness contin-
uum. Which statement by the client best supports this
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. I am satisfied with my life and life choices
B. My family thinks that I am a good person
C. I'm an average person leading a normal average life.
D. I've always thought I should have been more
sucessful
6. A newly admitted adult client says, "No, I don't want B,D
that medicine. I won't take it." The nurse says, "Take
it. It's good medicine." The nurse then places the cup
in front of the client's mouth and forcefully presses
it against the client's lips. In counseling this nurse,
what important legal principles can be applied to the
nurse's action? (Select all that apply)
A. If a client does not object a second time, a nurse
can administer the medication
B. If treatment is given without consent, legal charges
of battery can be filed
C. Clients have the right to be treated in the least
restrictive manner possible
D. Clients, unless declared legally incompetent, have
the right to refuse medication
7. A client presents at a crisis clinic with reports of hav- D
ing crying spells and overwhelming feelings of loss.
The client further relates that this extreme distress be-
gan one week ago when the client's parent developed
an acute physical illness & died. The client speaks
clearly and descriptively about the illness & death &
verbalizes feelings readily. The nurse interprets that
the client's behaviors suggest the client:
A. Has suffered irreversible psychological damage
B. Is a candidate for long-term psychotherapy
