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Mental Health Disorders practice questions

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  1. 1A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an improvement in the client's condition? Select all that apply.Answer →
  2. 2A nurse is working in a long-term care facility when a client who has Alzheimer's disease strikes an assistive personnel following dinner. Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.Answer →
  3. 3A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following information should the nurse include?Answer →
  4. 4A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whose friend reports a suspicion of cocaine use. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indicator of the client's use of this substance?Answer →
  5. 5The nurse in the clinic assesses a client who is taking oral contraceptives. Which finding requires the nurse to contact the health care provider?Answer →
  6. 6A nurse is reinforcing teaching about thought stopping with a client who has a phobia of riding in automobiles. Which of the following client indicates an understanding of the instructions?Answer →
  7. 7The nurse is evaluating the client's response to treatments. For each client finding, click to specify if the finding indicates an improvement, no change, or a decline in the client's condition.Answer →
  8. 8Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? Select the 5 findings that require immediate follow-up.Answer →
  9. 9A nurse is assisting in the morning hygiene care of a client who is cognitively impaired. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?Answer →
  10. 10A client with a dual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder is being prepared for discharge. Which of the following strategies should the nurse prioritize to reduce the risk of relapse in the community setting?Answer →
  11. 11A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to the chemical dependency unit. The client asks, "Why do you all say that we alcoholics cannot completely be free of it?" Which of the following responses should the nurse give?Answer →
  12. 12A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk factor for developing this condition?Answer →
  13. 13A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client reports hearing voices. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?Answer →
  14. 14A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at an increased risk for the development of MDD?Answer →
  15. 15A postoperative client is at risk for developing a pulmonary embolism. Which intervention does the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce this risk?Answer →
  16. 16A nurse is reinforcing education to a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity?Answer →
  17. 17A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?Answer →
  18. 18A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify as an indication for hospitalization?Answer →
  19. 19For which of the following manifestations of withdrawal is the client at risk? Select the 4 manifestations of withdrawal for which the client is at risk.Answer →
  20. 20The nurse is assisting in the care of the client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse immediately? Select all that apply.Answer →
  21. 21A nurse is collecting data from a client who has agoraphobia. The nurse should identify that which of the following situations will increase the client's anxiety?Answer →
  22. 22The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is receiving treatment for substance use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care? Select all that apply.Answer →
  23. 23A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and a history of mania. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is relapsing?Answer →
  24. 24A client with a history of multiple arrests and a lack of concern for rules is being admitted to the mental health unit. Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of antisocial personality disorder?Answer →
  25. 25During a psychiatric evaluation, a client exhibits unusual speech patterns and odd beliefs. Based on these observations, which of the following characteristics is most consistent with schizotypal personality disorder?Answer →
  26. 26A nurse at a community mental health center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements is an indication that the client is in the manic phase?Answer →
  27. 27A client with schizophrenia is speaking and their speech contains rhyming and nonsensical words, such as 'the cat sat on the hat, and that's where it's at.' Which of the following is the best description of this speech pattern?Answer →
  28. 28A nurse is speaking with the partner of a client who is beginning treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the treatment plan?Answer →
  29. 29The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with transient ischemic attack. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that further teaching about stroke risk reduction is needed?Answer →
  30. 30A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following short-term goals should the nurse recommend be included in the plan?Answer →
  31. 31A nurse is caring for a client who regularly uses methamphetamine and is experiencing blood vessel constriction and spasming. The nurse should identify that the client is at high risk for developing which of the following conditions?Answer →
  32. 32A nurse is caring for an adolescent client suspected of having conduct disorder. Which of the following behavioral manifestations is most characteristic of conduct disorder?Answer →
  33. 33For each finding. click to specify if the finding is consistent with opioid, stimulant or hallucinogen intoxication. Each finding may be consistent with more than 1 substance or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row.Answer →
  34. 34A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?Answer →
  35. 35A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?Answer →
  36. 36The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for the client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Select 5 interventions the nurse should include in the plan.Answer →
  37. 37A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for four clients who have schizophrenia. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?Answer →
  38. 38A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for this client?Answer →
  39. 39A nurse is gathering data on a client who is displaying manifestations of delirium. Which of the following information from the client's medical record is a risk factor for delirium? Select all that apply.Answer →
  40. 40A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient mental health clinic. The client is dressed provocatively, wants to be the center of attention, and becomes upset when the attention shifts away from them. The nurse evaluates this behavior as which of the following personality disorders?Answer →
  41. 41A client with a history of bulimia nervosa presents with muscle cramps and fatigue. Lab results show hypokalemia. Considering this electrolyte imbalance, which of the following complications should the nurse be most concerned about?Answer →
  42. 42A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?Answer →
  43. 43A nurse is planning care for a school-age client diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Which of the following strategies is most effective for ODD?Answer →
  44. 44Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence Priority nursing interventions for a client experiencing negative symptoms of schizophrenia include Target 1, Target 2 and Target 3Answer →
  45. 45The nurse talks with a parent of a child client newly diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia. The parent asks, "If the white cell count is high, why do we need to be careful about infection?" Which answer is the best to provide to the parent?Answer →
  46. 46Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?Answer →
  47. 47A nurse is caring for a client with anorexia who is starting to resume eating after a period of starvation. Which of the following conditions should the nurse be most concerned about?Answer →
  48. 48For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.Answer →
  49. 49A nurse is collecting data from a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault. Which of the following client actions is an expected finding?Answer →
  50. 50A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse understands which of the following findings indicates the presence of a negative symptom of schizophrenia?Answer →
  51. 51A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The client states, "You're the only good nurse here - everyone else is awful and treats me badly." The nurse understands the client is demonstrating which of the following behaviors?Answer →
  52. 52A community health nurse is preparing an educational activity on Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the greatest risk for this disease?Answer →
  53. 53A nurse is providing care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder using the SMART goal method. Which of the following goals contains all of the required elements?Answer →
  54. 54A nurse is caring for a client who has an opioid use disorder. The nurse should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for treatment?Answer →
  55. 55A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is postoperative and is experiencing delirium. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.Answer →
  56. 56A nurse in an inpatient unit is collecting data from a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?Answer →
  57. 57Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first [select] followed by [select].Answer →
  58. 58A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports cessation of nicotine use. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  59. 59A nurse observes a client with schizophrenia who is speaking in a manner that includes made-up words and phrases that seem nonsensical. Which of the following terms best describes this speech pattern?Answer →
  60. 60A nurse is on a behavioral health unit is assisting with the care of a client. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at highest risk for developing [blank1] as evidence by [blank2].Answer →
  61. 61A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is malnourished due to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?Answer →
  62. 62A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for an older adult client who is oriented during the day but has recently become confused at night. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to update the client's plan of care?Answer →
  63. 63A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
  64. 64A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder about the disorder. Which of the following information should be the nurse's priority?Answer →
  65. 65A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and continually washes their hands. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan?Answer →
  66. 66For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder with manic episode, or panic disorder. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row.Answer →
  67. 67A nurse is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse plan to use?Answer →
  68. 68A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The client states, "You're a better nurse than the others. They don't care." Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?Answer →
  69. 69A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?Answer →
  70. 70A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The client is pacing in the hallway and states, "I am trying to get to work, and I can't be late!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?Answer →
  71. 71A client with bulimia nervosa presents with significant dental erosion. Which physiological process primarily contributes to this dental condition?Answer →
  72. 72A nurse is sitting with a client in the dayroom. The client jumps up and states. "There are snakes coming toward me!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?Answer →
  73. 73A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who is postoperative following right knee arthroplasty.Answer →
  74. 74Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should anticipate prescriptions for [target1] as well as [target 2]Answer →
  75. 75A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations with a client who has enrolled in a smoking cessation course. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the information?Answer →
  76. 76Click to highlight the findings the nurse should report to the provider. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.Answer →
  77. 77Click to highlight the statements in the nurses' notes that indicate that the client is progressing as expected. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.Answer →
  78. 78A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder and recently used manipulation to gain access to a restricted area. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?Answer →
  79. 79A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which Of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?Answer →