Accounting
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art History
Banking
Biology & Life Science
Business
Business Communication
Business Development
Business Ethics
Business Law
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Law
Curriculum & Instruction
Design
Earth Science
Economic
Education
Engineering
Finance
History & Theory
Humanities
Human Resource
International Business
Investments & Securities
Journalism
Law
Management
Marketing
Medicine
Medicine & Health Science
Nursing
Philosophy
Physic
Psychology
Real Estate
Science
Social Science
Sociology
Special Education
Speech
Visual Arts
Medicine & Health Science
Q:
What is the recommendation for environmental safety when clients have poor judgment?1. Use measures to decrease agitation.2. Schedule ADLs at a regular time daily.3. Turn the temperature down on the hot water heater.4. Provide aids to assist with orientation.
Q:
In planning care for a person with dementia, what is the most important consideration?1. Focus on strengths and abilities2. Discuss end-of-life issues3. Identify problems4. Ensure that medications are taken
Q:
Which of the following nursing techniques are appropriate for therapeutic interaction with a client who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?1. Setting strict time limits and rephrasing misunderstood questions2. Encouraging verbal and nonverbal communication, while maintaining a calm demeanor3. Correcting errors by the client and speaking in a loud clear voice4. Using multiple memory cues and giving several directions at once
Q:
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has a catastrophic reaction during an activity involving simultaneous music playing and a craft project. The client starts shouting, "NO, NO, NO" and runs from the room. Which approach should the nurse implement?1. Administer a PRN antianxiety medication and restrict the client's activity participation.2. Intervene 1:1 with the client until she is calm, and then redirect her to the activity.3. Follow the client, reassure her 1:1, and then redirect her to a less stimulating activity.4. Discontinue the activity program since it is upsetting the clients.
Q:
A 79-year-old woman suffering from dementia of the Alzheimer's type resides in an independent living long-term care facility. During a recent nursing visit, the client was quite upset about the loss of her frying pan. While complaining about its loss, she was holding the pan in her hand. The nurse pointed out to the client that she had the pan she was looking for. The client looked at the pan and stated, "No, this is not it." The nurse knows the client is exhibiting:1. Aphasia.2. Agnosia.3. Apraxia.4. Nystagmus.
Q:
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of delirium in older adults?1. A lack of rigorous exercise that leads to decreased cerebral blood flow2. Decreased social interaction that leads to profound isolation and psychosis3. Administration of multiple medications that may cause drug"drug interactions or toxicity4. Age-related cognitive changes that make older adult clients more susceptible to changes in mental status
Q:
The dementia unit nursing staff are informed that the entire unit will be redecorated in the next two weeks. Nursing staff tell the nurse manager that this will be a problem for the clients. What particular client need is addressed by their concern?1. A stable environment2. Client comfort3. Scheduling of admissions4. Client safety
Q:
Which change in mental status is consistently seen in delirious individuals that differentiates it from dementia?1. Apraxia2. Disorientation to self3. Clouding of consciousness4. Impaired short-term memory
Q:
A common symptom of dementia is difficulty in recalling words. This is called:1. Apraxia.2. Agnosia.3. Aphasia.4. Dysphagia.
Q:
The client's family states, "We don't understand what is happening to Dad. He seems better earlier in the day and then in the evening his confusion and agitation really increase." What is the best explanation for what the client is experiencing?1. Sundowner syndrome2. Delirium3. Anxiety4. Psychosis
Q:
A son brought his 73-year-old widowed father into the emergency room. The client has congestive heart failure but is under the care of a physician and has been in good health. The son was called in by the fire department after they put out a small cooking fire at the client's home. The firefighters reported that they found the client sitting in a chair mumbling incoherently, unaware of the fire and smoke. The client now appears to be drifting in and out of consciousness and is having problems keeping his attention on any one task. In this situation, the client is probably suffering from:1. Dementia.2. Cerebrovascular accident.3. Delirium.4. Depression.
Q:
A 70-year-old client is being evaluated for dementia. Assessment indicates the client is able to recall childhood memories and some recent events, has poor self-care skills, and cries much of the day. What is the appropriate diagnosis?1. Depression2. Dementia3. Delirium4. Grief reaction
Q:
A new nurse asks the difference between dementia and delirium. The best response is:1. The cause of delirium is unknown.2. Delirium develops over several weeks.3. Delirium is often confused with depression in clients over the age of 60.4. Delirium is a common occurrence in hospitalized clients over the age of 60.
Q:
An older adult client is observed as having several cognitive problems, including memory and attention deficits and fluctuating levels of orientation. The nurse confirms that the client's symptoms developed over a three-day period. The client's symptoms are most characteristic of:1. Delirium.2. Dementia.3. Depression.4. DAT.
Q:
A client has dementia of the Alzheimer's type. He is no longer able to walk, and he does not recognize family members, even his wife of 52 years, when they visit him. He attempts to communicate with agitated behaviors or with occasional incoherent vocalizations. Which stage of the illness is the client in?1. Late-stage dementia2. Early-stage dementia3. Middle-stage dementia4. Late-stage confusion
Q:
A family member expresses concern to the nurse about behavioral changes in an elderly client. What information would cause the nurse to suspect a dementia disorder?1. Decreased enjoyment of activities that were once enjoyable2. Problems with preparing a meal or balancing a checkbook3. Increased complaints of physical ailments4. Sudden disturbed sleep"wake cycle
Q:
Delirium poses a serious threat to a client's:1. Family relationships and roles.2. Lifestyle and habits.3. Dignity and safety.4. Spirituality and religious beliefs.
Q:
Which symptom would indicate that a client is delirious?1. Dehydration2. Illusions or hallucinations3. Unsteady gait4. Slurred speech
Q:
An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical-surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of probable delirium. Which of the following statements by the client's daughter best supports the diagnosis?1. "Dad has always been so independent. He's lived alone for years since my mom died."2. "Dad just didn't seem to know what he was doing. He would forget what he had for breakfast."3. "Maybe it's just caused by aging. This usually happens by age 82."4. "The changes in his behavior came on so quickly. I wasn"t sure what was happening."
Q:
Creutzfeldt"Jakob disease is thought to be caused by:1. A response to multiple medications.2. A rare genetic disorder.3. An infection caused by a prion.4. Ischemic vascular disease.
Q:
Which of the following community support programs should the nurse recommend to family members of a client with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who is living independently in the community?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. Residential special care units2. Hospices3. Day treatment4. Case management5. Medication management
Q:
A client with generalized anxiety disorder frequently skips weekly scheduled appointments with a primary nurse therapist in the managed care organization (MCO), showing up only when the client is feeling severely stressed. Which of the following statements best explains this behavior?1. The client is aware that MCO's frequently "double-book" appointments to balance out the "no-shows."2. The client does not have transportation for scheduled appointments with the therapist.3. MCO consumers do not have to make co-payments for missed appointments.4. MCO consumers find it easier than non-MCO consumers to not keep scheduled appointments, partly because services are prepaid.
Q:
Which of the following services are typically performed by psychiatric nurses employed in managed care organizations?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. Performing mental health assessments2. Scheduling appointments for therapy3. Providing stress management classes4. Contacting medication prescribers to arrange for changes5. Triaging initial requests for services
Q:
Which of the following statements regarding the impact of managed health care on the delivery of psychiatric services is true?1. Managed mental health care has resulted in shorter, more intense psychiatric hospital stays to keep costs down.2. Clients are admitted to hospitals in earlier stages of psychiatric illnesses.3. Cost containment has created an entire range of ambulatory care services that are considered ineffective.4. Shorter models for psychiatric services and outpatient treatment do not meet the lifestyle needs of clients and their employers.
Q:
Which of the following qualifications best explains why nurses are better suited for the role of case management than social workers?1. Nurses have broader clinical experiences with a variety of clients.2. Nurses have thorough training in psychobiology and pharmacology.3. Nurses have superior therapeutic communication skills.4. Nurses have better therapeutic relationships with their clients.
Q:
Which of the following activities is the central element that differentiates case management from other types of care?1. Coordinating one episode of care across multiple treatment settings2. Preventing re-hospitalization3. Focusing treatment goals in the most restrictive setting4. Advocating for clients requiring extensive services
Q:
The interdisciplinary treatment team is discussing appropriate strategies for a homebound client who has a history of medication nonadherence. Which of the following rationales should the nurse case manager use when a treatment team member suggests that the nurse case manager make daily home visits to administer medications?1. "My job description does not include medication administration to clients in the home."2. "My role as case manager is to remain objective and look at the whole picture. If I deliver direct care, I may lose this perspective."3. "My time is more importantly spent supervising others to provide this type of direct care."4. "My daily schedule is too full to commit this amount of time to administering medications."
Q:
The nurse case manager is participating in a treatment team meeting where members are discussing treatment options for a client with a history of medication and treatment nonadherence. The client's health insurance plan does not cover the cost of expensive atypical antipsychotic depot medications. Which of the following is not an appropriate action by the nurse in this situation?1. Suggesting affordable alternatives for treatment2. Discussing possible treatment options with the client3. Monitoring the client's response to current medication treatment4. Enrolling the client in another health insurance plan
Q:
A nurse case manager is assigned to a client with recurring substance abuse issues. Which of the following strategies would be most important in providing care to this client?1. Assessment and problem identification2. Ordering psychological testing3. Arranging for inpatient hospital care4. Administering medications
Q:
A psychiatric home health nurse makes home visits in a neighborhood that has a high incidence of reported crimes. What reasonable safety measures should the nurse implement during home visits?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. Make all visits in the daytime2. Ask for a police escort during visits3. Call the client before arrival at the home4. Carry a cell phone at all times5. Ask to be accompanied on visits by a co-worker
Q:
The psychiatric home health nurse has made repeated attempts to make a home visit to a homebound client, only to find that the client is not at home at the scheduled time. What is the best action by the nurse?1. Wait outside in the car until the client returns home.2. Reevaluate the client's homebound status.3. Call the client the day before each scheduled visit as a reminder.4. Call the client's landlord and ask to be let into the client's home.
Q:
A psychiatric home care nurse knocks on the client's door for the first time and is told by the client, "Go away and leave me alone. I don"t want to buy any Girl Scout cookies." What should the nurse do in this instance?1. Leave, and try to gain admittance to the client's home tomorrow2. Show the client identification and explain the purpose of the visit3. Offer to give the client money to buy Girl Scout cookies4. Call the home health agency and request a new assignment
Q:
A client with chronic paranoid schizophrenia is scheduled to be discharged from the inpatient psychiatric unit in two days. The nurse is working with the client's family to develop a plan for managing psychotic symptoms and emergency behaviors after discharge. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate?1. Noncompliance: Medication Regimen related to paranoid ideation2. Self-Care Deficit: Bathing/Hygiene related to irrational thought processes3. Knowledge Deficit: Symptom Management related to inadequate understanding of disease processes4. Risk for Violence Directed Toward Others related to delusional and persecutory thought process
Q:
A client and his wife are visiting in the day room of an inpatient psychiatric unit when a client with acute psychosis experiencing auditory hallucinations sits down next to them and begins talking to the "voices." Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?1. Take the client with psychosis by the hand and lead the client to another area in the day room.2. Announce over the intercom that visiting hours are over.3. Observe the situation and intervene only if the client with psychosis becomes aggressive.4. Remind the client with psychosis to respect the privacy of the other client and his wife.
Q:
A client admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit after a recent suicide attempt tells the nurse, "Even though suicide is against my religion, I was in so much emotional distress that I didn't think I could keep on living. I"m really struggling with my spiritual conscience and don"t know what I should do." Which of the following nurse responses is most appropriate?1. "It sounds like spirituality plays a significant role in your life. Tell me what beliefs are most important to you."2. "I"m not very comfortable discussing religious matters. This is something you should talk to your priest or pastor about."3. "I think you should pray for forgiveness and turn all your problems over to God."4. "I hear that you are having a real struggle with your spiritual beliefs. Tell me what I can do to help."
Q:
A client on the inpatient psychiatric unit asks the nurse, "Why is the daily schedule so full of activities and why do we have so many rules to follow?" Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?1. "A daily routine helps you keep on track and organize your thoughts. The rules help people live together respectfully."2. "Clients with mental illness get too chaotic and unpredictable when they don"t have a structured routine to follow."3. "Idle hands and minds are the devil's playground."4. "The real world is full of rules and activities for everyone to follow."
Q:
Which of the following aspects of the structural environment pose the greatest risk to client safety in the hospital setting?1. Plastic clothes hangers in clients' closets2. Program schedules posted on bulletin boards behind glass doors3. Potted plants in plastic containers in the day room4. Breakaway shower rods in the clients' bathrooms
Q:
Which of the following client behaviors is the best illustration of a positive response to the therapeutic environment in an inpatient ward?1. Sitting alone in the day room working a jigsaw puzzle2. Watching television during leisure time3. Napping in the dayroom after lunch4. Signing up during the community meeting for ward duties
Q:
The nurse has completed a new client's orientation to the inpatient psychiatric unit and asks if the client has any questions. Which of the following questions indicates further teaching is needed regarding the client's rights in a therapeutic environment?1. "Where do I go if I want to smoke?"2. "What time does morning group start?"3. "What time are meals served on the unit?"4. "What happens if I refuse to attend a group activity?"
Q:
Which of the following programs are often available to mentally ill clients in community treatment settings?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. Group homes2. Halfway houses3. Sheltered workshops4. Day treatment centers5. Adult day care centers
Q:
Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs?1. They are expensive, sophisticated programs.2. They include small interdisciplinary teams of staff members.3. They control access to resources such as housing and money.4. They reduce stress and burnout of individual case managers.
Q:
Which of the following services are not typically offered by community mental health centers?1. Psychoeducation groups2. Medication management clinics3. Vocational rehabilitation4. Legal assistance
Q:
Which of the following treatment programs would be most appropriate for homeless clients whose judgment is severely impaired by paranoid delusions and command hallucinations due to medication and treatment nonadherence?1. Inpatient hospital-based care2. Mobile outreach units3. Assertive community treatment4. Partial hospitalization programs
Q:
A nurse is learning how to advocate for populations with mental disorders. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?1. "We cannot provide service if there is no money to pay for treatment."2. "Nursing should monitor treatment planning and delivery of service for the abuse of client rights."3. "All psychiatric clients have delusions."4. "Policy is directed toward staff only."
Q:
A nurse is planning a presentation for psychiatric clients and their families on client rights. This would be an example of:1. Maleficence.2. Duty to warn.3. Advocacy.4. Competency.
Q:
A client tells the nurse, "My therapist stroked my face and asked me to come to his house for a romantic evening." What action should the nurse take?1. Call the police.2. Immediately report the client's claims to the appropriate authority.3. Discuss the statements with the medical director.4. Do nothing, as psychiatric clients often are unreliable.
Q:
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has had several hospitalizations to treat this mental illness and feels that the care he received was not consistent with his best interests. The client's experience is indicative of which of the following needs?1. Informed consent2. Psychiatric advance directive (PAD)3. Right to treatment4. Competency
Q:
The nurse and a client talk about the signs and symptoms of acute mania. The client states, "When I am feeling really good and don"t need to sleep, I am manic, but the last thing I want is treatment." The nurse recognizes that this experience is indicative of the need for:1. Competency.2. Psychiatric advance directive (PAD).3. Right to treatment.4. Informed consent.
Q:
A client with schizophrenia has decided to develop a psychiatric advance directive. What would be included in this document?1. Conditions under which life support will be discontinued2. A legal representative for power of attorney3. Do not resuscitate (DNR) requests4. List of persons who can make decisions on the client's behalf
Q:
A unit has a protocol for research on medications. The protocol identifies essential items that must be shared with clients to ensure ethical nursing practice. Which of the following factors should be shared with clients?1. Problems that all other clients have had in the study2. Risks that can be encountered3. All aspects of the research study4. Cost of the research
Q:
The staff are discussing the competency of a client who was recently involuntary admitted to the unit. Which of the following statements about competency is inaccurate?1. Competency is affected by client compliance with treatment.2. Competency is a medical determination made by the client's physician.3. A guardian is appointed to make decisions on the person's behalf when the client is determined to be incompetent.4. A competent client means the client can make reasonable judgments and decisions.
Q:
When a client gives written notice of intention to leave the hospital after a voluntary admission, what determines the number of hours or days between the notice and the discharge?1. Hospital policy2. State law3. Insurer4. Federal law
Q:
A client is voluntarily admitted to the mental health unit. The nurse knows that this means:1. The client gave informed consent for hospitalization.2. The client has signed away all civil rights.3. The client will need a court hearing within seven days.4. The client has to remain hospitalized for three days.
Q:
The relative of a chronically mentally ill woman requests that the mentally ill woman be committed because of her history of 12 previous hospitalizations and because she sits around the house all day refusing to get dressed. The nurse tells the relative that the woman cannot be committed because:1. It is less than two weeks since her most recent hospital discharge.2. She has used up her hospital coverage.3. She has not voluntarily requested hospitalization.4. There is no evidence that she is a danger to self or others.
Q:
A 15-year-old girl is brought by her mother to see a psychiatric nurse practitioner. The client's mother demands that her daughter be admitted for treatment of "behavioral problems." Her mother states that the daughter stays out until 4 a.m. and is hanging out with "bad" kids. The nurse will recommend which of the following?1. Involuntary admission for the daughter2. Therapy for the daughter3. Outpatient therapy for the mother and daughter4. Therapy for the mother
Q:
A client who was admitted voluntarily to the unit verbally refuses his medication. The nurse proceeds to give the medication over the client's objections. What is the legal significance of the nurse's actions?1. The nurse could be charged with malpractice.2. The nurse could be charged with negligence.3. The nurse cannot be held liable.4. The nurse could be charged with battery.
Q:
The nurse is working with a client who has just stated that she beats her toddler with a wooden paddle. The nurse determines that the client's verbal admission warrants:1. A report to appropriate government authorities.2. A report to the nursing supervisor.3. A report to the physician.4. A report to the chief of staff.
Q:
A client becomes upset when touched by a staff member who is attempting to assess the client's blood pressure. The nurse recognizes that there is a problem with:1. Confidentiality.2. Staff control.3. Duty to protect.4. Informed consent.
Q:
A psychiatric"mental health nurse is attending a seminar. The speaker discusses how certain psychiatric diagnoses are associated with stereotypes. Which of the following actions ensures that the client's social identity is not discredited?1. Refer to a client as delusional and psychotic.2. Refer to a client as a schizophrenic.3. Refer to a client as a paranoid.4. Refer to a client as X who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Q:
The nurse is having lunch with colleagues from a medical-surgical unit. One of the medical-surgical nurses states, "I don"t know how you can work with psych patients! They scare the heck out of me." How should the nurse respond?1. "It's not that bad, and most of the clients are not that scary."2. "The clients I work with have physical disorders just like the clients you work with."3. "I don"t know; sometimes I wonder what I am doing."4. "I must have better nursing skills than you do."
Q:
The student nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Which of the following statements by the student nurse reflects that learning has taken place?1. "We"re admitting another schizophrenic who hears God talking."2. "A 19-year-old who reports hearing voices is being admitted with a diagnosis of psychosis not otherwise specified."3. "We"re admitting another crazy client."4. "They"ve added another paranoid to the unit."
Q:
The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the ethical dilemma of involuntary commitment. Which of the following would the educator use as a situation that would support the use of an involuntary commitment?1. The client uses profanity when angry2. The client self-medicates with marijuana3. The client has threatened family members4. The client reports auditory hallucinations
Q:
The client is concerned that the information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse's best response?1. "If the information is important to your care, I will need to share it with the staff."2. "We can keep the information just between the two of us if you prefer."3. "I will share the information with staff members only with your approval."4. "You can make the decision concerning whether your physician needs this information for your care."
Q:
The nurse conducts ongoing evaluation of the crisis situation to ensure the client's right to the least restrictive intervention. This means the assessment factor receiving the highest priority is:1. The client's condition in comparison to the adequacy of the environment designed to prevent injury.2. The client's mental status.3. The client"staff ratio.4. The comfort level of the environment.
Q:
The nurse acts on the client's behalf as an advocate for the client's needs and best interests. What principle of bioethics is being demonstrated by the nurse?1. Veracity2. Beneficence3. Fidelity4. Justice
Q:
A nurse observes an acutely psychotic client scratching at his arms with his fingernails until his arms bleed. When asked what is happening, the client states he is trying to let the evil spirits out of his body. He is easily redirected by the nurse, but resumes scratching when the nurse leaves his side. The nurse orders 1:1 supervision of the client to keep him from harming himself. Which principle of bioethics was applied in this situation?1. Justice2. Fidelity3. Beneficence4. Veracity
Q:
For a nurse studying bioethics, which of the following statements would indicate that learning has occurred regarding autonomy?1. "All clients should be given their due."2. "Part of our profession is doing good things for others."3. "We must always be honest with clients."4. "After I provide information, I will respect my client's right to make a decision."
Q:
The psychiatric home health nurse is evaluating whether a client's level of functioning has improved since starting the prescribed psychotropic medication. What evidence does the nurse look for?1. There is no change in the GAF score.2. There is a significant decrease (by 10 or more points) in the client's GAF score.3. The client no longer qualifies for a GAF score.4. There is an increase in the client's GAF score.
Q:
Select the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score of 10.1. Risk for Impaired Social Interaction2. Risk for Injury3. Knowledge Deficit4. Risk for Communication Deficit
Q:
After interviewing a client for admission, the nurse gives the client a score of 50 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF). The nurse selected this score based on the client's level of functioning:1. Since being given a psychiatric diagnosis.2. Within the past week.3. Since beginning the psychotropic medication.4. Within the past year.
Q:
The school nurse, who must be familiar with mental health issues, will find child clinical disorders classified under:1. Axis II.2. Axis I.3. Axis X.4. Axis VII.
Q:
A client is admitted with the following diagnosis:Axis I: 300.01 Panic disorder without agoraphobiaAxis II: 301.83 Borderline personality disorderAxis III: No diagnosisAxis IV: UnemploymentWhat conclusions can the nurse make relative to the client's Axis III information?1. This client has problems with environment, but they are not related to mental disorder.2. The client's environment has not been evaluated.3. The client's health status has not been evaluated.4. The client has no diagnosed physiological health problems relevant to mental disorder at the time of admission.
Q:
How might the nurse make use of the information contained in a client's multiaxial diagnosis?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. To address physiological problems2. To plan client-centered interventions3. To communicate client needs4. To assess client strengths5. To identify nursing diagnoses
Q:
The nurse on the inpatient unit is reviewing the record of a client admitted the previous day, and notes the client has an Axis I diagnosis. What inferences can the nurse make about the client?1. The client has a clinical psychiatric disorder.2. The client is in need of immediate medical attention.3. The client has a chronic condition.4. The client lacks a support system.
Q:
A female client disclosed to the nurse that she is in an abusive situation. This information will be used to contribute to:1. Axis IV.2. Axis III.3. Nothing, since this is confidential information and should not be shared.4. Axis I.
Q:
The nurse in the community mental health clinic assesses a client and determines the presence of an Axis II diagnosis. What conclusions can the nurse draw?1. The client is in need of further evaluation.2. The client has a personality disorder.3. The client will need a special diet.4. The client is a candidate for the least restrictive environment.
Q:
A depressed client asks why a physical exam is necessary before being admitted for outpatient treatment. The nurse explains to the client that a physical exam will:1. Provide information about medications the client will need.2. Make sure the client gets all necessary treatment.3. Complete the admission process.4. Ensure the client has not ingested any caustic material or inhaled noxious vapors.
Q:
A family member reports that his mother has started hiding valuables around the house, then can"t remember where she put them. He asks the nurse to explain what is happening. Which of the following assessment tools might the nurse utilize to screen the mother for signs of cognitive dysfunction?1. Benton Visual Retention Test2. Thematic Apperception Test3. Raven's Progressive Matrices Test4. Sentence Completion Test
Q:
An anxious client is to complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 as part of the psychological testing. The client is worried about not having enough time to prepare for the test. To decrease anxiety, the nurse reviews the purpose of the test and explains that the client will:1. Just need to complete a series of sentences.2. Interpret ink blots.3. Only have to copy geometric designs.4. Be answering true or false questions.
Q:
During a mental status assessment, the examiner asks the client to repeat these words: motorcar, teacup, and lilies. Five minutes later the client is asked to repeat the words again. The purpose of this exercise is to test the client's:1. Insight.2. Retention and recall.3. Recall of recent past experiences.4. Abstract thinking.