NURSING 4530 - MENTAL HEALTH - EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | RATED A+.
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NURSING 4530 - MENTAL HEALTH - EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | RATED A+.
A nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health?
A. striving for total self-...
NURSING 4530 - MENTAL HEALTH - EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | RATED A+.
A nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client.
Which would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental
health?
A. striving for total self-reliance
B. The ability to affectively manage stress
C. a family history of mental illness
D. Not needing others for companionship - B. the ability to effectively manage stress
Which is true regarding mental health and mental illness?
A. persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill
B. behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptable to
other cultures
C. in most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social
wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and
coping, positive self concept, and emotional stability
D. it is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill - C. in most
cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness
evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping,
positive self concept, and emotional stability
At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental
disorder?
A. when the client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection
B. when maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily
functioning
C. when thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of DSM-5 criteria
D. when the client communicates significant distress - B. When maladaptive responses
to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning
A client suffers from frequent panic attacks and often described feeling disconnected
from the self during these attacks. Which condition should the nurse note in the chart?
A. depersonalization
B. denial
C. derealization
D. hallucinations - A. depersonalization
A client is currently experiencing a panic attack. Which is the most appropriate response
by the nurse?
A. "you are safe, take a deep breath"
B. "what are you feeling right now?"
, C. "there is nothing here to harm you"
D. "just try to relax" - A. "You are safe. Take a deep breath"
According to Erikson's developmental theory, when planning care for a 47 yr old client,
which developmental task should a nurse identify as appropriate for this client?
A. to achieve a sense of self-confidence and recognition from others
B. to develop basic trust in others
C. to achieve established life goals and consider the welfare of future generations
D. to reflect back on life events to derive pleasure and meaning - C. To achieve life
goals and consider the welfare of future generations
A college student recently experienced a relationship break-up. The college student is
admitted to a hospital following a suicide attempt and states "No one will ever love a
loser like me." According to Erikson's theory of personality development, a nurse should
recognize a deficit in which developmental stage?
A. initiative versus guilt
B. intimacy versus isolation
C. trust versus mistrust
D. ego integrity versus despair - B. intimacy versus isolation
A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says, "I feel really close to
you. You are the only true friend I have." Which response by the nurse would be most
therapeutic?
A. "since ours is a professional relationship, let's explore other opportunities in your life
for friendship"
B. "i am sure there are other people in your life who are your friends; besides, we just
met"
C. "it makes me feel good that you trust me so much ; it is important for the work we are
doing together"
D. "we are definitely not friends, this is strictly professional" - A. "Since ours is a
professional relationship, let's explore other opportunities in your life for friendship"
Which is the overall priority goal of in-patient psychiatric treatment?
A. medication adherence
B. maintenance of stability in the community
C. better communication skills
D. stabilization and return to the community - stabilization and return to the community
The nurse knows that the client understands the rationale for dietary restrictions when
taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) when the client makes which statement?
A. "foods that are high in tyramine will reduce the medications effectiveness"
B. "i should avoid foods that are high in amino acid tyramine such as aged cheese,
meats, and chocolate because this drug causes the level of tyramine to go up to
dangerous levels"
C. i am now allergic to foods that are high in the amino acid tyramine such as aged
cheese, organ meats, wines, and chocolate"
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