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Mental Health Exam 1 - Practice Questions With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024
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Mental Health Exam 1 - Practice QuestionsWith Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024
A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect. The nurse determines
which client statement represents the use of the defense mechanism of reaction
formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very much."
D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved me." - correct answers C
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her husband's possessions including
his slippers beside their bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited
by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response - correct answers B
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class. Which of the following
characteristics of assertive behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
,B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as assertive behavior.
C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal message. - correct answers D
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free activity time. One client
says to the other, "I would like to watch the comedy instead of the murder
mystery." The nurse recognizes this as which form of communication response
pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive - correct answers B
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is exhibiting escalating hostility.
Which would be the most appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this
client?
A.The client's room with the door shut
B. A quiet corner of the day room
C. The nurse's station
D. The unit's treatment room - correct answers B
, As the move-out date to leave the shelter gets closer, a battered wife states, "I'm
afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my safety and the safety of my children." Which
nursing statement is most supportive?
A. "This is a difficult transition. Let's formulate a plan to keep you all safe in the
community."
B. "It's the policy that clients can only live here 30 days. Maybe we can ask for
more time."
C. "You've had a month to come up with a plan for keeping you and your family
safe."
D. "Hopefully, your husband has been in counseling. I'm sure this will work out
fine." - correct answers A
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newly admitted client who is
oriented times four. Which of the following communication techniques would best
facilitate obtaining accurate and complete client data?
A. Closed-ended questions
B. Requesting an explanation
C. Open-ended questions
D. Interpreting - correct answers C
Which of the following best describes the role of the psychiatric social worker as a
member of the interdisciplinary treatment team?
A. Provides ongoing assessment of client's mental and physical condition
B. Functions under the supervision of the psychiatric nurse
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