Mental Health Proctored Exam (Examplify)

The nurse is assessing an older adult with cognitive complaints. Which characteristic is more typical of dementia (neurocognitive disorders) than depression?

Which of the following best describes the behaviors associated with eating disorders?

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. What

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a school-aged child with ADHD?

Patient: Lily, 16-year-old female Presenting Concerns: Multiple superficial cuts on forearms. Denies suicidal intent. History: Recent family conflict and academic stress. What is the priority nursing

You would expect to include all of the following nursing interventions in Lily's plan of care EXCEPT:

The nurse notices extensive scarring from cutting on the patient's forearms. The nurse knows that this non-suicidal self-injury may be: (Select all that apply)

The nurse at the outpatient clinic is assisting with medication treatment for a 10-year old patient with ADHD-combination type. While taking blood pressure, the nurse notices that the patient is exhib

Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a patient suffering with Anorexia Nervosa?

A client diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease has a decline in ADL, is disoriented to place and time, displays increasing frustration and social withdrawal. The nurse reco

A nursing instructor is teaching about rivastigmine (Excelon). A student asks, "How does this work? Will this cure Alzheimer's disease (AD)?" Which is the appropriate instructor reply?

A nursing instructor is teaching students about the differences between the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurr

An elderly client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder is exhibiting behavioral problems on a daily basis. At change of shift, the client's behavior escalates from pacing to screaming and flailing

When admitting a child diagnosed with a conduct disorder, which symptom would the nurse expect to assess

The nurse prepares the ECG for the new patient on the Eating Disorders Unit. The nurse knows that QT-prolongation can be a complication of

The patient with Anorexia Nervosa states, "I have gained 2 pounds, and so now I cannot wear shorts." An appropriate treatment option to address the cognitive distortion of the patient is:

Which findings are consistent with binge eating disorder? select all that apply

The nurse is preparing educational materials for a patient diagnosed with binge eating disorder. Which FDA approved medication should the nurse anticipate discussing with the patient?

Liam, 12-year-old male Patient: Liam, 12-year-old male Presenting Concerns: Frequent involuntary movements and vocalizations for the past year. Mother reports Liam makes sudden shoulder jerks and occa

Liam, 12-year-old male Patient: Liam, 12-year-old male Presenting Concerns: Frequent involuntary movements and vocalizations for the past year. Mother reports Liam makes sudden shoulder jerks and occa

According to the DSM-5, Bulimia is categorized as mild, moderate, severe or extreme based on:

The nursing instructor is preparing to teach nursing students about oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Which fact should be included in the lesson plan?