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Question 1 of 5

A student nurse is talking with a client. Which technique will best communicate to a client that the student is interested in listening?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Restating a client’s feeling or thought demonstrates active listening and empathy, encouraging further communication. Judging the client’s problem (
B) is non-therapeutic, saying 'I understand' (
C) can seem superficial, and direct questions (
D) may not convey genuine interest without active listening.

Question 2 of 5

Nurses are encouraged to constantly be aware of the nonverbal communication of a client with mental illness primarily for which reason?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nonverbal communication, such as body language and facial expressions, conveys unconscious emotional states and needs, offering critical insights into a client’s condition. Verbal communication may be affected (
A), but nonverbal cues are broader. Guardedness (
B) is not universal, and thoughts vs. behaviors (
C) oversimplifies the issue.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client that has a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and has come to the Emergency Department with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. An order is written for lorazepam 3 mg IV. The pharmacy only has the injectable form of lorazepam in a concentration of 2 mg/mL. Each vial contains 1 mL. How many vials does the nurse need to retrieve from the med room to prepare the ordered dose?

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale: Dose = 3 mg / 2 mg/mL = 1.5 mL. Since each vial is 1 mL, 2 vials are needed to provide at least 1.5 mL.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing to give a medication to a client with depression. The order is for Desipramine 100 mg PO. The nurse has Desipramine 125 mg/5 ml available. How many mL will the nurse give?

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale: Desipramine concentration = 125 mg / 5 mL = 25 mg/mL. Dose = 100 mg / 25 mg/mL = 4 mL.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is talking to the parents of a pediatric client about mental healthcare. The nurse explains that the factor having influence on the current trend in treatment settings is the fact in recent years:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Inadequate funding for community programs limits access and quality, shaping trends toward community-based care. Full development (
B), hospital expansion (
C), and commitment laws (
D) are less accurate reflections of current trends.

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