NU 326 Mental Health Practice Quiz 1 (ATI) Questions and Correct Answers
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar
... [Show More] disorder and states, "I no longer take my medication because I like the feeling of being manic." Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of therapeutic communication? - Correct Answer: "You feel better when you don't take your medication?"
A nurse is planning reminiscence therapy for an older adult client. The nurse should identify which of the following goals for the client's therapy? - Correct Answer: The client will gain increased self-esteem.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the toddler's parents should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse? - Correct Answer: "My child was riding a bicycle and fell off."
A nurse in a pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The nurse should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients? - Correct Answer: A 9-month-old infant who reportedly nearly drowned after climbing into the tub and turning on the water.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly after the client receives the diagnosis, the nurse enters the client's room and the client begins yelling, "I have received terrible care here and no one cares about me." The nurse should recognize that the client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? - Correct Answer: Deplacement
A nurse receives a call on a crisis intervention hotline from a client. Which of the following statement should the nurse identify as an overt statement indicating the client's risk for suicide? - Correct Answer: "There's no point in living any longer."
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse take? - Correct Answer: "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the emergency department for an intentional overdose of opioids. The client states, "I feel so alone. No one can help me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic? - Correct Answer: "I would like to sit and talk with you." [Show Less]