PN MENTAL HEALTH

Exam #1 Mental Health 1. One characteristics of mental health that allows people to adapt to tragedies, trauma, and loss is: A. Dependence B. Resilience C. Pessimism D. Altruism - correct answer B. Resilience 2. You and Jack are two of the nurses working on the psychiatric unit. Jack mentions to you that the biological model for mental illness is the one he embraces, and states "it's the only one I really believe." Which of the following statements is true regarding believing in only ...

HESI PN Mental Health Exam Prep Questions & Knowledge ReviewA married male client with three children has lost his job and states that he feels useless. He is tearful, upset, and embarrassed. What is an appropriate objective of care for this client? 1. Limiting tearfulness 2. Increasing self-esteem 3. Controlling feelings of sadness 4. Promoting acceptance by others - correct answer 2. Increasing self-esteem The loss of a job can precipitate negative feelings about the self and decrease...

HESI-PN Mental HealthWhich data indicate to the nurse that a client is experiencing effective coping following the loss of a spouse? Select all that apply. 1.Looks at old snapshots of family 2.Constantly neglects personal grooming 3.Visits the spouse's grave once a month 4.Visits the senior citizens' center once a month 5.Prefers to spend time alone and avoids contact with others Looking at old snapshots of family Visits the Spouse's grave once a month Visits the senior...

Med-Surg study guide mental healthA client with depression who attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: a. "I don't see you as a failure." b. "Feeling like this is all part of being ill." c. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" d. "You have everything to live for." - correct answer c. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" A c...

Mental Health 2020 B NGNA nurse is caring for 4 clients who are displaying the use of defense mechanisms. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using a maladaptive defense mechanism? A. A client with multiple sclerosis stops taking their medication and says their diagnosis is wrong. B. An adolescent client who has difficulty with reading and becomes a star athlete. C. A client admires a high school principal who separated two students who were having a fight. D. A cli...

Mental Health 2020 Ba nurse is reinforcing teaching with a an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive behavior. which of the following statements should the nurse make? - correct answer have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression? a nurse is talking with a client who has borderline personality disorder. the client states they think that other nurses avoid them, but they are afraid to share this thought with the other staff. which of the following act...

Mental Health ATI - Assessment AA nurse in mental health facility observes a client who is experiencing panic level of anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer Accompany the client to a quiet room. (Greatest risk for this client is injury due to severe anxiety. Therefore, first action nurse should take is to stay with client and bring him to a room with minimal stimuli.) A nurse is obtaining a history and physical on a client who presents to the em...

Mental health CMS A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent? Recelving light therapy Participating in a group exercise program Attending a cognitive behavioral therapy class Taking an experimental medication - correct answer Taking an experimental medication A nurse is collecting data from a client...

Mental Health Disorders- SAUNDERS PN NCLEXtypes of anxiety - correct answer normal: healthy acute: imminent loss or change that threatens ones sense of security chronic: response to everyday activities Levels of anxiety - correct answer Mild: Broad perceptual field; a little muscle tension 2. Moderate: Narrowed perceptual field; more physical symptoms 3. Severe: Greatly narrowed perceptual field. Connections between details not perceived. More severe physical symptoms. intervent...

Mental Health Exam 2 NCLEX questionsa client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial intervention by the nurse is to: the client next to the nurse's station a night light and turn off the television up the television and a soft light on during the night. soft music during the night and maintain a well-lit room - correct answer a night light and turn off the television a nurse is collecting data on a client who is actively hallucinating. WHich nursing...