Mental Health exam 1 Rasmussen version 1 complete exam update 2022
A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - time
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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? - 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: - Id
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being correctly formulated? -
Client will initiate interaction with one peer during free time within 2 days.
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against
medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? - "I will get
them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril).
Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse teach the
client about? - Sore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a benzodiazepine
to an anxious client? - The client has a history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. The
nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later the
nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law has
the nurse broken? - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The client attempted suicide by overdosing on pain medication. Once the client ingested
the medication, she decided that she did not want to die and she sought immediate
treatment. Once the client recovered from the physical effects of overdose, the client
voluntarily south inpatient mental health treatment. Which statement is true of voluntary
admission? - The client retains the right to request release. [Show Less]