NR 326 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 LATEST VERSION
2023-2024 /NUR 326 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
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The nurse is working with a client in the anger-management program. Which of the
following identifies actions associated with the working phase of the therapeutic
relationship?
a. The nurse and the client work together to identify goals for developing more adaptive
ways to handle anger.
b. The client expresses a desire to continue in the anger management program after the
goals have been met.
c. The nurse reviews the client's medical record and assesses his or her personal
feeling about working with a client who abused their spouse.
d. The nurse assists the client in practicing various techniques to effectively manage
anger and provides positive feedback when the client attempts to improve maladaptive
behaviors. - ....ANSWER...d. The nurse assists the client in practicing various
techniques to effectively manage anger and provides positive feedback when the client
attempts to improve maladaptive behaviors.
When there is congruence between what is felt and what is expressed, the nurse is
exhibiting which of the following characteristics?
a. Trust
b. Respect
c. Genuineness
d. Empathy - ....ANSWER...c. Genuineness
When the nurse shows unconditional acceptance of an individual as a worthwhile and
unique human being, he or she is exhibiting which of the following characteristics?
a. Trust
b. Respect
c. Genuineness
d. Empathy - ....ANSWER...b. Respect
A client who is being discharged from an inpatient hospital stay has his wife bring a box
of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers for his primary nurse. He presents these gifts to
the nurse, saying, "Thank you for taking care of me." What is the most appropriate
response by the nurse?
a. "I don't accept gifts from patients."
b. "Thank you so much! It is so nice to be appreciated."
c. "Thank you. I will share these with the rest of the staff."
d. "Hospital policy forbids me to accept gifts from patients." - ....ANSWER...c. "Thank
you. I will share these with the rest of the staff."
A client states to the nurse, "I worked as a secretary to put my husband through college,
and as soon as he graduated, he left me. I hate him! I hate all men!" Which of the
following is an empathetic response by the nurse?
a. "You are very angry now. This is a normal response to your loss."
b. "I know what you mean. Men can be very insensitive."
c. "I understand completely. My husband divorced me, too."
d. "You are depressed now, but you will feel better in time." - ....ANSWER...a. "You are
very angry now. This is a normal response to your loss."
A client with schizophrenia appears very watchful of others and tells the nurse, "There
are infiltrators everywhere and I think they are trying to kill me." Which of these actions
by the nurse would best promote development of trust with this client?
a. Touch the client's shoulder and state, "I want you to feel safe here."
b. State to the client, "I'm interested in hearing your thoughts. Would you like to talk
more about this?"
c. Ask the client, "Why would you think such a thing?"
d. Tell the client, "It is an expectation that we will not tal [Show Less]