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RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS COMPLETE GUIDE RATED A+ 1. A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be: aNursing Interventions Classification (NIC) b) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) c) NANDA-I nursing diagnoses d) DSM-5 2. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by: A) Providing information about effective nursing techniques. b) Identifying risk factors that contribute to the development of a disorder. C Identifying individuals in the general population who will develop a specific disorder. NB: ALL ANSWERS ARE HIGHLIGHTED/INDICATED IN BOLD!
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aNursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
b) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
c) NANDA-I nursing diagnoses
d) DSM- 5
A) Providing information about effective nursing techniques.
b) Identifying risk factors that contribute to the development of a disorder.
C Identifying individuals in the general population who will develop a specific disorder.
D Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
a. Antipsychotics
b. Mood stabilizers
c. Antidepressants
d. Cholinesterase inhibitors
a. “How much sleep do you usually get each night?”
b. “Does your heart ever seem to skip a beat?”
c. “When was the last time you had a fever?”
d. “Do you have problems urinating?”
a) “I have been on this antidepressant for 3 days. I realize that the full effect may not happen for a period of weeks.”
b) “I am going to ask my nurse practitioner to discontinue my Prozac today and let me start taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor tomorrow.”
c) “I may ask to have my medication changed to Wellbutrin due to the problems I am having being romantic with my wife.”
d) “I realize that there are many antidepressants and it might take a while until we find the one that works best for me.”
a) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
b) Generalized anxiety disorder
c) Persistent depressive disorder
d) Substance use disorder
a) “I hope Wellbutrin will help my depression and also help me to finally quit smoking.”
b) “I‟m happy to hear that I won‟t need to worry too much about weight gain.”
c) “It‟s okay to take Wellbutrin since I haven‟t had a seizure in 6 months.”
d) “I need to be careful about driving since the medication could make me drowsy.”
e) “My partner and I have discussed the possible effects this medication could have on our sex life.”
b) antipsychotics
c) benzodiazepines
d) tricyclic antidepressants
a. lithium (Eskalith)
b. clozapine (Clozaril)
c. diazepam (Valium)
d. amitriptyline
a. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
b. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. All of the above
a. “Is the patient expressing suicidal thoughts?”
b. “Does the patient have intact judgment and insight into his situation?”
c. “Does the patient have experiences with either community or inpatient mental healthcare facilities?”
d. “Does the patient require a therapeutic environment to support the management of psychotic symptoms?”
e. “Does the patient require the regular involvement of their family/significant other in planning and executing the plan of care?”
a. Intermittent supervision is available in inpatient settings.
b. He requires stabilization of multiple symptoms.
c. He has nutritional and self-care needs.
d. Medication adherence will be mandated.
e. He is in imminent danger of harming himself.
a. “The patient‟s verbal and nonverbal communication is often different.”
b. “When my patient responds to my question, I check for congruence between verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the response.”
c. “If a patient is slumped in the chair, I can be sure he‟s angry or depressed.”
d. “It‟s easier to understand verbal communication that nonverbal communication.”
a. “I think this feeling will pass.”
b. “So you are saying that life has no meaning.”
c. “I‟m not sure I understand what you mean.”
d. “You look sad.”
d. “I get the impression you don‟t really want to see your psychiatrist—can you tell me why?”
a. Offering your opinion when asked to convey support.
b. Summarizing the essence of the patient‟s comments in your own words.
c. Interrupting periods of silence before they become awkward for the patient.
d. Telling the patient he did well when you approve of his statements or actions.
a. “There are no such things as demons. What you saw were hallucinations.”
b. “It is not possible for anyone to enter your room at night. You are safe here.”
c. “You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you experienced last night.”
d. “That must have been very frightening, but we‟ll check on you at night and you‟ll be safe.”
a. Restating
b. Encouraging description of perception
c. Summarizing
d. Asking “why” questions
a. “That sounds exciting, would you be willing to visit and show me the app?”
b. “At this time, there is no real evidence that the app can replace our therapy.”
c. “I am not sure that is a good idea right now, we are so close to progress.”
d. “Why would you think that is a better option than meeting with me?”
a. “Hitting me when you are angry is unacceptable.”
b. “I expect you to behave yourself during dinner.”
c. “Come here, right now!”
d. “Good boys don‟t bite.”
a. Reading an adventure novel
b. Monopoly
c. Checkers
d. Tennis
a. “I was so mad I wanted to hit my mother.”
b. “I thought that everyone at school hated me. That‟s not true. Most people like me and I have a friend named Todd.”
c. “I forgot that you told me to breathe when I become angry.”
d. “I scream as loud as I can when the train goes by the house.”
a. “How did you cope when your father deployed with the Army for a year in Iraq?”
b. “Who did you go to for advice while your father was away for a year in Iraq?”
c. “How do you feel about talking to a mental health counselor?”
d. “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
e. “Do you like the school you go to?”
c. April enjoys time-out, and acts out to get some alone time.
d. Time-out will need to be replaced with seclusion and restraint.
a. Limited executive function
b. Cerebellum maturation
c. Cerebral stasis and hormonal changes
d. A slight reduction in brain volume
a. Always afraid another student will steal her belongings.
b. An unusual interest in numbers and specific topics.
c. Demonstrates no interest in athletics or organized sports.
d. Appears more comfortable among males.
a. Screening a group of males between the ages of 15 and 25 for early symptoms.
b. Forming a support group for females aged 25 to 35 who are diagnosed with substance use issues.
c. Providing a group for patients between the ages of 45 and 55 with information on coping skills that have proven to be effective.
d. Educating the parents of a group of developmentally delayed 5- to 6-year-olds on the importance of early intervention.
a. Alcohol use disorder
b. Major depressive disorder
c. Stomach cancer
d. Polydipsia
e. Metabolic syndrome
a. Her memory problems will likely decrease.
b. Depressive episodes should be less severe.
c. She will probably enjoy social interactions more.
d. She should experience a reduction in hallucinations.
a. Depersonalization
b. Pressured speech
c. Negative symptoms
d. Paranoia
a. Favorable with medication
b. In the relapse stage
c. Improvable with psychosocial interventions
d. To have a less positive outcome
d. The ability to express his needs.
a. “Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your symptoms.”
b. “Due to the risk of a manic episode, antidepressant therapy is never used with bipolar disorder.
c. “It‟s critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren‟t sleeping well.”
d. “Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this disorder?”
e. “The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to recognize the early signs.”
a. “I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12 - ounce glasses of fluid every day.”
b. “I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric care provider.”
c. “Lithium may help me lose the few extra pounds I tend to carry around.”
d. “I take my lithium on an empty stomach to help with absorption.”
e. “I‟ve already made arrangements for my monthly lab work.”
a. Increased attentiveness
b. Getting up at night to urinate
c. Improved vision
d. An upset stomach for no apparent reason
e. Shaky hands that make holding a cup difficult
a. Reinforce that the level is considered therapeutic.
b. Instruct the patient to hold the next dose of medication and contact the prescriber.
c. Have the patient go to the hospital emergency room immediately.
d. Alert the patient to the possibility of seizures and appropriate precautions.
a. Monitor the patient‟s vital signs frequently.
b. Keep the patient distracted with group-oriented activities.
c. Provide the patient with frequent milkshakes and protein drinks.
d. Reduce the volume on the television and dim bright lights in the environment.
e. Use a firm but calm voice to give specific concise directions to the patient.
a. Anxiety may be present.
b. Alcohol ingestion is a form of self-medication.
c. The patient is lacking a sufficient number of neurotransmitters.
d. The patient is using alcohol because she is depressed.
a. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
b. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
c. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
d. Lurasidone (Latuda)
d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I‟m always up by 3 a.m. and can‟t go back to sleep.”
a. “Do rules apply to you?”
b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”
c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”
d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.
b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.
c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.
d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major depression in a lifetime.
a. Female
b. 7 years old
c. Comorbid autism diagnosis
d. Outbursts occur at least once a week
e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Crohn‟s disease
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
a. Meditate in the quiet environment
b. Ask simple questions even if the patient will not answer
c. Use the technique of making observations
d. Simply sit quietly and leave when the patient falls asleep
a. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
a. Has no memory of the physical abuse he endured.
b. Using both alcohol and marijuana.
c. Often reports being unaware of surroundings.
d. Reports feelings of “not really being here.”
a. Emotional trauma is a distinct category and unrelated to physical problems
b. The physical manifestations of emotional trauma are usually temporary
c. Emotional trauma is often manifested as physical symptoms
d. Patients are more aware of the physical problems caused by trauma
a. The need to dominate others
b. Inventing traumatic events
c. A need to develop close relationships
d. A potential symptom of traumatization
a. Maternal stress
b. Parental nurturing
c. Appropriate stress responses in the brain
d. Memories of the abuse
children who have suffered trauma and knows her teaching was effective when the foster mother states:
a. “I understand that imaginary friends are abnormal.”
b. “I understand that imaginary friends are a maladaptive behavior.”
c. “I understand that imaginary friends are a coping mechanism.”
d. “I understand that we should tell the child that imaginary friends are unacceptable.”
a. Going to be eradicated with treatment
b. Normal and will soon pass
c. Abnormal but will pass
d. A normal reaction to posttraumatic events
a. Major depression
b. Normal grieving
c. Adjustment disorder
d. Posttraumatic stress disorder
a. A lack of bonding as an infant
b. A healthy confidence in the child
c. Adequate parental bonding
d. Normal parenting