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Nursing Mental Health Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Indicating that there is no cause for anxiety is to"reassuring" as sanctioning or denouncing the client's ideas or behaviors is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Approving/disapproving." Reassuring involves alleviating anxiety, similarly, sanctioning or denouncing client's ideas or behaviors involves showing approval or disapproval. Approving/disapproving directly relates to sanctioning or denouncing, making it the most fitting analogy. B: "Rejecting" is incorrect because it implies a complete dismissal rather than expressing approval or disapproval. C: "Interpreting" is incorrect as it involves explaining or deciphering the meaning rather than showing approval or disapproval. D: "Probing" is incorrect as it refers to asking questions or investigating further, which is not related to expressing approval or disapproval.
Question 2 of 5
A patient begins a new program to assist with building social skills. In which part of the plan of care should a nurse record the item, "Encourage patient to attend one psychoeducational group daily"?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Implementation involves carrying out the plan of care. 2. Encouraging the patient to attend a group aligns with implementing the intervention. 3. Implementation focuses on executing specific interventions to achieve desired outcomes. 4. Assessment (A) is about gathering data, analysis (B) is about identifying problems, and evaluation (D) is about assessing the effectiveness of interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A patient undergoing diagnostic tests says, "Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest col" The spouse reports the patient smokes, coughs daily, lost 15 pounds, and is easily fatigue Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Denial. This defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge a stressful situation or reality. In this case, the patient is denying their serious health issues by attributing it to just a "stubborn chest cold." The patient's symptoms of smoking, daily coughing, weight loss, and fatigue indicate a more significant health concern that is being downplayed through denial. A: Displacement involves redirecting emotions from the original source to a less threatening target, not applicable here. B: Regression involves reverting to an earlier stage of development in the face of stress, not relevant to the scenario. C: Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others, not demonstrated in this situation. In summary, denial is the most appropriate defense mechanism as it aligns with the patient's refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of their health issues.
Question 4 of 5
As part of a class activity, nursing students are engaged in a small group discussion about the epidemiology of mental illness. Which statement best explains the importance of epidemiology in understanding the impact of mental disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because epidemiology focuses on studying the patterns of occurrence and distribution of health-related events, including mental disorders. By analyzing factors such as prevalence, incidence, and risk factors, epidemiology helps identify trends and patterns in the occurrence of mental illnesses within populations. Understanding these patterns can lead to the development of effective prevention strategies and interventions. Choice B is incorrect because epidemiology primarily deals with population-level data and does not specifically explain neurophysiological mechanisms causing mental disorders. Choice C is incorrect as epidemiology is concerned with patterns and distribution of diseases, not theoretical explanations. Choice D is incorrect as epidemiology does not predict individual outcomes for specific clients.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who is hospitalized with depression tells the nurse, 'I don't want to take the medication because I'm afraid I'll become suicidal.' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the patient's concerns and addresses the issue of suicidal ideation directly. By asking about suicidal thoughts, the nurse can assess the patient's risk and provide appropriate interventions. Choice B is incorrect as it dismisses the patient's fear without addressing the underlying problem. Choice C is incorrect as it validates the patient's refusal without addressing the safety concern. Choice D is incorrect as it compares the patient to another individual and does not address the specific issue of suicidal thoughts.