PN MENTAL HEALTH 2020 EXAM 50 C0RRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PN MENTAL HEALTH 2020 EXAM

50 C0RRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.      A nurse is caring for an adult client who has visible injuries as a result of intimate partner violence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer: Encourage the client to develop a safety plan

2.      A 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 manifestations is an indicator of the client’s use of this substance?

Answer: Hypertension

3.      A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has dementia. The client’s agitation is increasing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Answer: Offer diversionary activities

4.      A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client suddenly appears agitated and begins pacing at the end of the hallway with clenched fists. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Answer: Determine the client’s intentions

5.      A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam. Which of the following instructions is the priority for the nurse to include?

Answer: Do not drive until your reaction to the medication is determined

6.      A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a hip arthroplasty. When a news report about military action comes on the television, the client says to the nurse, “My youngest child died 6 months ago while serving in the military.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Answer:

-This must be very difficult time for you

-Your child’s death must be a terrible loss

-Tell me something you remember about your child