Mental Health Proctored Exam

Which activity is in the scope of practice of a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)

The treatment team believes medication will help a patient diagnosed with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which class of medications does the nurse expect will be prescribed?

A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has difficulty with relationships due to a

The client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) asks the nurse, "What causes this condition?" Which response by the nurse would be most accurate?

Which of the following psychiatric disorders is most likely to occur in clients who do not recover from the trauma of rape?

A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says. "I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because

The nursing assessment reveals that a client has been intentionally injuring themselves so that they can receive long-term disability and can avoid work. The nurse interprets this behavior as suggesti

A nurse cares for an unconscious rape victim who was given an alcoholic drink spiked with flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) by the assailant. Based on the side effects of this medication, which intervention ha

Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa meets the criteria for hospitalization?

Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often reveals what data?

Which physical problem related to anorexia nervosa would the nurse be most likely to find during an assessment?

People diagnosed with both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have alterations in levels of which neurotransmitters?

Using the CAGE instrument during an assessment, which of the following questions will the nurse ask the client?

A nurse in the emergency department tells an adult, "Your mother had a serious stroke." The adult tearfully says, "Who will take care of me now?" Which personality disorder does this behavior best des

A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder has the nursing diagnosis: 'Interrupted family processes, related to patient's disabling symptoms as evidenced by the spouse and children assuming r

An adolescent diagnosed with an eating disorder presents to the emergency department (ED) after losing consciousness during a marching band performance. After reviewing the client's laboratory data, w

The nurse suspects that a client is a victim of intimate partner violence. What should the nurse be alert to when assessing this client?

Which phase in the cycle of violence prevents the abused spouse (victim) from leaving the abuser (perpetrator)?

Which description best describes antisocial personality disorder?

For a client who is a victim of violence, what action takes highest priority in their safety plan?

What are the consequences of ageism?

An 80-year-old patient has difficulty walking because of arthritis and says. "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people. Which is the nurse's most therapeutic respon

When differentiating between depression or dementia as the cause of a patient's confusion, what information would be most important for the nurse to consider?

A patient asks the nurse. "I already signed advanced directives, why should I also have a durable power of attorney for health care?" The nurse should provide which of the following answers about dura

Which is the best statement for a nurse to use when approaching and beginning an assessment with an older adult patient?