NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
MODULES 1-3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED)
1. The nurse assists the physician with ECT on a client
... [Show More] that refused to give consent. What possible
legal action may this nurse be charged with?
a. Breach of confidentiality
b. Defamation of character
c. Battery
d. Assault
2. A client was involuntarily admitted after trying to harm himself. Which statement by the client
would indicate further education regarding his rights?
a. “I can understand why you restrained me when I threatened you.”
b. “I can leave anytime I tell you I’m not going to hurt myself.”
c. I may be here, but Istill have the right to vote.
d. You can’t tell my bossthat I attempted suicide
3. A nurse is working with a client with a history of panic attacks. During group therapy, the nurse
notesthe client begins to tap their foot, becomes mildly anxious, and is pushing away, preparing
to leave the group. The nurse instructs the client to remain seated and asks if they would like a
journal to write down some thoughts while the group resumes. What phase of crisis care is the
nurse implementing?
a. Phase two- planning
b. Phase four- evaluation
c. Phase one- assessment
d. Phase three-intervention
4. A victim of violence comesto the crisis centerseeking help. The nurse uses crisis intervention
strategies that focus on which of the following?
a. Supporting emotional security
b. Providing legal assistance
c. Offering long-term resolution of issues
d. Promoting growth of the individual
5. A client prescribed venlafaxine 75mg every AM and 150mg every HS. It comes in 37.5 mg tablet.
How many tablets would the nurse administer a day? 4
6. Therapeutic communication is the foundation of a client-centered interaction. Which of the
following could negatively impact communication?
a. Exploring
b. Seeking clarification
c. Advising
d. Restating
7. A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two siblings. Which ofthe
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
MODULES 1-3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED)
following statements should the nurse recognize as manipulation?
a. Please do not raise your voice at the children. I am the one who left the dishes in the
sink.
b. Can you tell me the reason you so upset when I go to the mall?
c. If you keep saying that, I will tell everyone what you did last night.
d. She is always bossing me around. Should she do that?
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
MODULES 1-3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED)
8. During the interdisciplinary treatment team meeting, a short-term outcome is established for a
client with depressive symptoms. Which SMART goal is most appropriate?
a. The client will demonstrate increased interaction with other clients by discharge.
b. The client will reduce self-rating on depression scale by 10% by the second day of
admission.
c. The client will express and demonstrate increases in energy by the third day of
admission
d. The client will make statements that he feels less depressed by the end of the first day of
admission.
9. During a nurse client interaction, the nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of the following
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