Exam 1: NUR 2459 NUR2459

Exam 1: NUR 2459 / NUR2459

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing | Test Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

While working with a client in crisis, the nurse understands which of the following interventions would be a priority?

Answer:

Ensuring the client's safety

Question:

A client tries to embarrass a nurse by making sexually explicit comments.Which of the following would be the best response to the client?

Answer:

That comment is inappropriate

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Question:

A nurse is working with a client with a history of panic attacks. During group therapy, the nurse notes the client begins to tap their foot, become mildly anxious, and is pushing away. Preparing to leave the group. The nurse instructs the client to remain seated and asks if they would like to use their journal to write down some thoughts while the group resumes. What phases of crisis care is the nurse implementing?

Answer:

Phase three- Intervention

Question:

The nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty hearing. What should the nurse do to facilitate communication?

Answer:

Make sure the client can visualize lip movement

Question:

The client expresses the loneliness she feels to the nurse. Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence of a therapeutic relationship?

Answer:

Loneliness can be a painful and difficult emotion

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Question:

Which response by the nurse indicate an understanding of the therapeutic communication technique, "giving a broad opening"?

Answer:

What would you like to talk about?

Question:

Which statements by the nurse indicates further education regarding "negligence care"?

Answer:

Only hospital administration and the physician are held responsible for determining the client's quality of care and can be found negligent

Question:

A client has a phobia of horses and has been receiving behavioral therapy.During her sessions over the last few months, she has progressed from looking a photo of the animal and through other small steps resulting in petting the real animal. This progression is an example of which behavioral therapy?

Answer:

Systematic desensitization

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