Psychiatric nursing Eval Exam

1. Marco approached Nurse Trisha asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol

addiction. Nurse Trisha should tell the client that the only effective treatment for

alcoholism is:

• A. Psychotherapy

• B. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)

• C. Total abstinence

• D. Aversion Therapy

2. Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false sensory perceptions

with no basis in reality. This perception is known as:

• A. Hallucinations

• B. Delusions

• C. Loose associations

• D. Neologisms

3. Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendency. When

accompanying the client to the restroom, Nurse Monet should…

• A. Give her privacy

• B. Allow her to urinate

• C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air

• D. Observe her

4. Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client with anorexia nervosa.

Which action should the nurse include in the plan?

• A. Provide privacy during meals

• B. Set-up a strict eating plan for the client

• C. Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety

• D. Restrict visits with the family

5. A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate nursing intervention

should include?

• A. Turning on the television

• B. Leaving the client alone

• C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences

• D. Ask the client to play with other clients

6. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of GRANDEUR. This

diagnosis reflects a belief that one is:

• A. Being Killed

• B. Highly famous and important

• C. Responsible for evil world

• D. Connected to client unrelated to oneself

7. A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which

behavior is not most likely to be evidence of ineffective individual coping?

• A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior

• B. Avoiding relationship

• C. Showing interest in solitary activities

• D. Inability to make choices and decision without advise

8. A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would

this client exhibit during social situation?

• A. Paranoid thoughts

• B. Emotional affect

• C. Independence need

• D. Aggressive behavior

9. Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The most appropriate initial

goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia is?

• A. Encourage to avoid foods

• B. Identify anxiety causing situations

• C. Eat only three meals a day

• D. Avoid shopping plenty of groceries

10. Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which behavior by the client

indicates adult cognitive development?

• A. Generates new levels of awareness

• B. Assumes responsibility for her actions

• C. Has maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills

• D. Her perception are based on reality