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Shadow Health - Mental Health Post Test Exam Questions and Answers
Shadow Health - Mental Health Post Test Exam Questions and Answers
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Shadow Health - Mental Health PostTest Exam Questions and Answers
A 40-year-old client with schizophrenia has been brought to the emergency
department (ED) after a suicide attempt. He tells you that the voices he
hears told him to do it. He is extremely anxious and upset. Which
assessment question would most likely help the nurse to assess the client's
perception of this event?
a. "Have you ever felt this way before?"
b. "Can you tell me what is going on?"
c. "What happened that has made you so upset?"
d. "Have you ever had thoughts of hurting anyone else?" - -a?
-A 50-year-old client is experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) after being involved in an accident. The client complains that
he is experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. The nurse knows that these
symptoms most likely develop because of which of the following?
a. The client is no longer able to regulate levels of dopamine.
b. The body is making too much melatonin, which leads to increased
nightmares.
c. The pituitary gland works in overdrive, causing flashbacks.
d. The client may have a hyperactive amygdala that leads to an increase of
fear. - -d?
-A client has been experiencing symptoms of depression along with suicidal
ideations. She was started on antidepressants four days ago. She comes in
for a follow-up visit today, and you note that she is more energized and
communicative. Which of the following would be most important for the
nurse to do?
a. Recognize that the client's risk of suicide has decreased.
b. Encourage her to begin to engage in group work.
c. Allow the client to now be unsupervised.
d. Increase vigilance with the client's suicidal precautions. - -d.
-A new adult client is in your unit with a diagnosis of borderline personality
disorder. When you are preparing to do your assessment of this client, which
of the following would you need to keep in mind?
a. They likely have a criminal history or are known to law enforcement.
b. They may be suspicious about others and not be open to talk.
c. They are likely to have difficulty understanding educational items.
d. Their behavior is reflective of her need to prevent real or perceived
abandonment. - -a
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