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1 :
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents regarding identifying behavioral indicators of depression. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Irritability

Euphoria

Decreased energy

Isolation from peers

Grandiosity

loneliness

Hint : 🧠Look for signs that reflect emotional withdrawal and low motivation, not excitement or inflated self-esteem.

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2 :
A client continually reports physical symptoms in the absence of objective clinical findings. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?

Dysthymia

Body dysmorphic disorder

Somatoform disorder

Major depressive disorder

Hint : ⚠️Focus on when physical complaints persist despite negative medical evaluations.

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3 :
The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. What is the nurse's priority action?

Give the client two aspirin tablets and monitor his headache and heart rate

Notify the physician immediately

Notify the physician when convenient

Reassure the client that these are common side effects of his medication

Hint : 🚨Act fast if serious symptoms emerge after starting a new antidepressant.

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4 :
Depression in adolescence usually is related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

Teacher-teen communication

Parent-teen communication

Academic issues

Peer relationships

Hint : 🤝Consider the social world and its role in emotional health for teens.

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5 :
The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Electrolyte imbalances

Suicide

Diabetes

Dehydration

Loss of critical muscle mass

Hint : 💔Consider both cardiac and psychological complications of extreme malnutrition.

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6 :
What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

Appropriate behavior

Control

Anxiety

Body image

Hint : 📷Focus on how the client sees themselves, not just how they behave.

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7 :
A hospitalized client is told that he has terminal cancer. The client adamantly believes that the physician is wrong despite biopsy results and MRI findings. This is an example of which of the following?

Anger

Anxiety

Withdrawal

Denial

Hint : 🔍Think of the first emotional defense people use when given shocking news.

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8 :
Which of the following is a stage of the illness experience?

Denial

Anger

Grief

Dependency

Hint : 🧗Think of the early emotional steps when someone starts accepting illness.

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9 :
A soldier arrives at the airport after completing a combat assignment. He reports a new-onset blindness but was able to identify his wife in the crowd awaiting passenger arrivals. He is likely experiencing symptoms of?

hypochondriasis.

conversion disorder

malingering

somatization.

Hint : 🚫When there’s a neurological symptom but no organic basis, think psychological origin.

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10 :
Hospitalization of a client with a dissociative disorder is required in which situation?

Loss of memory associated with sudden travel

Adjustment of medication

Monitoring of identities

Reliving of traumatic events

Hint : 🚨If symptoms cause high risk or emotional overload, inpatient care becomes vital.

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11 :
Which of the following are indicative of hypochondriasis? (Select all that apply.)

Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood

First diagnosed following a severe stressor

Sufferers usually have strained interpersonal relationships

The course of the disorder follows a see-saw pattern and tends to become chronic

More frequent in person exposed to a serious illness in childhood

Hint : 🧠Focus on long-term worry about health without new medical findings.

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12 :
A female client with anorexia nervosa and a cardiac condition was prescribed an antidepressant before she regained weight during her treatment course. The nurse should be aware of the possibility of which condition in this client?

Low serum sodium level

High serum sodium level

Low serum potassium Ievel

High serum potassium level

Hint : ⚠️Look for the most dangerous electrolyte disturbance tied to eating disorders.

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13 :
Which client would the nurse expect to prepare for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A male client with severe long-lasting major depression and at risk for suicide

A male client with major depressive disorder and history of heart disease

A female client with dysthymic disorder

A female client with major depression and brain metastasis

Hint : ⚡Think of ECT when there’s severe depression with urgency for symptom relief.

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14 :
A female client's husband, in whom a chronic illness was recently diagnosed, is hospitalized. She states that she cannot stop worrying about what is going to happen with her husband's treatment and how they are going to pay the bills because he will not be working. What reaction is the client most likely experiencing?

Anxiety

Shock

Withdrawal

Anger

Hint : 🧭Worrying about “what might happen” is a key trait of this emotion.

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15 :
Which of the following conditions are eating disorders? (Select All that Apply.)

Purging

Cataplexy

Night eating disorder

Pica

Nocturnal myoclonus

Binge eating

Hint : 🍕Focus on behaviors centered around eating or food intake abnormalities.

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16 :
Which of the following is true of a person who assumes the sick role?

The person engages in social responsibilities.

The person denies illness.

The person's duties and responsibilities do not change.

The person is given permission to rest.

Hint : 💡Think about what society typically allows sick people to do as they recover.

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17 :
The hospice nurse notices that, following the death of his wife of 50 years, a surviving husband's affect is anxious, and he reports a feeling of detachment from his body, stating. 1 feel like I am seeing myself from outside of my body." The caregiver knows that this client is displaying the characteristics of the dissociative disorder of:

dissociative fugue.

dissociative identity disorder.

dissociative amnesia.

depersonalization disorder.

Hint : 🤦‍♂️If someone says they feel like an "observer" of themselves, consider this condition.

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18 :
A client has been given the diagnosis of bulimia. An appropriate medication used in the treatment of bulimia is which of the following?

CNS stimulant

Anxiolytic

Antidepressant

CNS stimulant

Hint : 💡Look for a drug class that improves mood and reduces compulsive behaviors in eating disorders.

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19 :
A depressed client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which medication may have been prescribed?

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Sertraline (Zoloft)

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Hint : 💡Focus on SSRIs commonly used to elevate mood in depressive disorders.

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20 :
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has severe depression following the loss of her spouse. When identifying client goals, which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the highest priority?

The client will identify positive qualities about herself.

The client will identify ways to achieve a reachable goal for the future.

The client will identify her position in the grief process.

The client will contact a staff member when she feels she might hurt herself.

Hint : 🚨Always prioritize life-saving interventions before focusing on psychological growth.

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21 :
A male client who suffered a stroke completed his physical therapy and is returning to work. The client is in which stage of the illness experience?

Medical care

Recovery and rehabilitation

Wellness care

Termination of care

Hint : 🔄Think about the phase where someone transitions from treatment to regaining independence.

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22 :
Which instruction should the nurse give a client who is prescribed lithium carbonate (lithium)?

Maintain stable fluid intake.

Restrict salt.

Restrict fluid.

Exercise in hot weather.

Hint : 🧃The body’s water balance plays a crucial role in safely managing this medication.

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23 :
Assessment of a client reveals severe and sudden mood swings from mania to depression. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

Major depressive disorder

Dysthymic disorder

Personality disorder

Bipolar disorder

Hint : 🌡️Look for the condition that includes opposite extremes of mood, from euphoria to depression.

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24 :
A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student who has a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. She tells the nurse, "I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot do anything about them." Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?

"It seems like you are feeling helpless about this behavior."

"Do you have any idea why you do this?"

"You should stop because you need to. You are destroying your health."

"I'm proud of you for recognizing that this behavior is not normal."

Hint : 💡Use a communication strategy that reflects the client’s feelings without criticizing.

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25 :
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Make a contract with the client for weight gain.

Initiate one-to-one nursing observation.

Administer the Hamilton depression scale.

Review the client's toxicology laboratory report.

Hint : 🚨Always act first to ensure the client’s immediate safety before any assessments or discussions.

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ATI LPN Mental Health Quiz Chapter 19

No.

1 : A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents regarding identifying behavioral indicators of depression. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

2 : A client continually reports physical symptoms in the absence of objective clinical findings. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?

3 : The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. What is the nurse's priority action?

4 : Depression in adolescence usually is related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

5 : The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

6 : What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

7 : A hospitalized client is told that he has terminal cancer. The client adamantly believes that the physician is wrong despite biopsy results and MRI findings. This is an example of which of the following?

8 : Which of the following is a stage of the illness experience?

9 : A soldier arrives at the airport after completing a combat assignment. He reports a new-onset blindness but was able to identify his wife in the crowd awaiting passenger arrivals. He is likely experiencing symptoms of?

10 : Hospitalization of a client with a dissociative disorder is required in which situation?

11 : Which of the following are indicative of hypochondriasis? (Select all that apply.)

12 : A female client with anorexia nervosa and a cardiac condition was prescribed an antidepressant before she regained weight during her treatment course. The nurse should be aware of the possibility of which condition in this client?

13 : Which client would the nurse expect to prepare for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

15 : Which of the following conditions are eating disorders? (Select All that Apply.)

16 : Which of the following is true of a person who assumes the sick role?

18 : A client has been given the diagnosis of bulimia. An appropriate medication used in the treatment of bulimia is which of the following?

19 : A depressed client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which medication may have been prescribed?

20 : A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has severe depression following the loss of her spouse. When identifying client goals, which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the highest priority?

21 : A male client who suffered a stroke completed his physical therapy and is returning to work. The client is in which stage of the illness experience?

22 : Which instruction should the nurse give a client who is prescribed lithium carbonate (lithium)?

23 : Assessment of a client reveals severe and sudden mood swings from mania to depression. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

24 : A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student who has a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. She tells the nurse, "I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot do anything about them." Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?

25 : A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

1 :
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents regarding identifying behavioral indicators of depression. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

2 :
A client continually reports physical symptoms in the absence of objective clinical findings. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?

3 :
The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. What is the nurse's priority action?

4 :
Depression in adolescence usually is related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

5 :
The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness. Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

6 :
What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

7 :
A hospitalized client is told that he has terminal cancer. The client adamantly believes that the physician is wrong despite biopsy results and MRI findings. This is an example of which of the following?

8 :
Which of the following is a stage of the illness experience?

9 :
A soldier arrives at the airport after completing a combat assignment. He reports a new-onset blindness but was able to identify his wife in the crowd awaiting passenger arrivals. He is likely experiencing symptoms of?

10 :
Hospitalization of a client with a dissociative disorder is required in which situation?

11 :
Which of the following are indicative of hypochondriasis? (Select all that apply.)

12 :
A female client with anorexia nervosa and a cardiac condition was prescribed an antidepressant before she regained weight during her treatment course. The nurse should be aware of the possibility of which condition in this client?

13 :
Which client would the nurse expect to prepare for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

15 :
Which of the following conditions are eating disorders? (Select All that Apply.)

16 :
Which of the following is true of a person who assumes the sick role?

18 :
A client has been given the diagnosis of bulimia. An appropriate medication used in the treatment of bulimia is which of the following?

19 :
A depressed client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which medication may have been prescribed?

20 :
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has severe depression following the loss of her spouse. When identifying client goals, which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the highest priority?

21 :
A male client who suffered a stroke completed his physical therapy and is returning to work. The client is in which stage of the illness experience?

22 :
Which instruction should the nurse give a client who is prescribed lithium carbonate (lithium)?

23 :
Assessment of a client reveals severe and sudden mood swings from mania to depression. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

24 :
A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student who has a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. She tells the nurse, "I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot do anything about them." Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?

25 :
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?