MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 PRACTICE
ACCURATELY SOLVED FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS|AGRADE
1. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client
who has been taking Haloperidol for 3 months. The client has a
temperature of 39.5 degree Celsius (103.4), blood pressure
150/110mm hg, and muscle rigidity. Which of the following
complications should the nurse suspect?
a. agranulocytosis
b. neuroleptic malignant Syndrome
c. aesthesia
d. tardive dyskinesia
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
in the manic phase. The client says he is bored. which of the
following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest for
the client?
a. watching a video game with a group in the day room.
b. walking with the nurse in the courtyard
c. joining a group discussion about a local election.
d. participating in a basketball game in the gym
3. a nurse on a walk-in mental health clinic is assessing a client
experiencing anxiety. The nurse should recognize the client
might exhibit which of the following manifestation?
a. threatening behavior
b. mild difficulty problem solving
, c. attention-seeking conduct
d. mild fidgeting
4. a nurse in a psychiatric unit is admitting a client who
attached a neighbor. The nurse should know that the client can
be kept in the hospital after the 72-hr hold is over for which of
the following conditions?
a. the client is a danger to herself or others
5. a nurse is caring for a several clients who have mental health
disorder at an assisted-living facility. Which of the following
clients should the nurse determine needs to be seen by a
provider?
a. a client who is taking clozapine (Clozaril), and has flu
symptoms, fever, and aching joints.
6. a nurse is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder and
who is in the manic phase. Which of the following room
assignment should the nurse give the client?
a. a private room on a quiet location on the unit
b. a semi- private room across from the day room
c. a semi-private room across from the snack area.
d. a private room across from the exercise room.
7. a nurse on the psychiatric unit is assessing a client who has
moderate anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
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