NUR 2459 Mental & Behavioral Health Nursing
Mental Health Exam Questions
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following statements is expected from a client who has this type of personality disorder?
Answer:
"I'm scared that you're going to leave me."
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says, "The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!" The nurse should recognize the client's statement as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Answer:
Splitting
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has early stage Alzheimer's disease and a new prescription for donepezil. The nurse should include which of the following statements when teaching the client about the medication?
Answer:
you should take this medication before going to bed at the end of the day 1 / 4
Question:
A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality disorder. When assessing this client, which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
-Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings -Blames others for his past and current problems
Question:
A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders. Which of the following should be included as personality characteristics associated with all of the personality disorders?
Answer:
-Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group -Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed -Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with staff
Question:
A nurse in a long term care facility is caring for a client who has major neurocognitive disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client states, "I have to get home." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer:
am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room
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Question:
A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer’s disease to assess the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to decrease the client's risk for injury? (select all that apply)
Answer:
-install childproof door locks -place the client's mattress on the floor -install light fixtures above stairs
Question:
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who is in the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease. The client's partner, who is the primary caregiver, wishes to discuss concerns about the client's nutrition and the stress of providing care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer:
provide information on resources for respite care
Question:
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has delirium related to an acute urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (select all the apply)
Answer:
-restlessness -hallucinations -family report of personality changes
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Question:
A nurse is planning a staff education program on substance use in order adults. Which of the following is appropriate for the to include in the presentation?
Answer:
Older adults are at an increased risk for substance use following retirement
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer:
fine tremors of both hands, vomiting, restlessness
Question:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Answer:
Implement seizure precautions
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