Mental Health Practice Test Questions and Answers
a nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a stillborn infant at 36 weeks gestation. which of
... [Show More] the following responses should the nurse make - Correct Answer: you may hold your baby as long as you want
Nurse in acute mental health unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia and is verbalizing paranoid delusions, which of the following intervention should the client include in the plan of care? - Correct Answer: set limits on the amount of time the client can talk about his illusions
a nursterm-1e is planning an interview for a newly admitted client and plans to include the clients family members. which of the following methods should the nurse use to determine who to include in the interview? - Correct Answer: include people whom the client views as family
a nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has bipolar disorder and is distributing other clients who incessant talking. which of the following actions should the nurse do first - Correct Answer: assist the client to practice social interaction with peers during a community meeting
a nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year-old adolescent who attempted suicide. which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent - Correct Answer: planning to give CD collection to girlfriend
a nurse is caring for a 20 year old college student who has a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. she tells the nurse, "i know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but cannot do anything about them." which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse - Correct Answer: it seems like you are feeling helpless about this behavior
a nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult who is confused. which of the following statements by the clients partner indicates that the client may be experiencing delirium - Correct Answer: her behavior changed so quickly, I wasn't sure what was happening
a nurse is an assisted-living facility for a client who is in early stages of dementia. the client has been oriented to name and place and is usually cooperative. which of the following nursing actions is appropriate if the client refuses to take morning medications - Correct Answer: ask the client to express her reasons for refusing the morning medications and document the event
a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a preschool-age child who is terminally ill and receiving palliative care. the parents tell the nurse that they have decided to take their child home. which of the following responses should the nurse make - Correct Answer: I will help you get ready to leave [Show Less]