Mental Health Test Bank Exam Questions (135 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

What is the most significant predictor of treatment success, considering the ambivalence of most patients? A.Ongoing support from at least two family members. B.Employment of the patient. C.An empathic, hopeful, and consistently motivational approach. D.A regular schedule of appointments with a primary care provider. {Ans: C.An empathic, hopeful, and consistently motivational approach.}A patient reveals that she induces vomiting as often as a dozen times a day. Which of the following would the nurse expect assessment findings to reveal? A.Tachycardia B.Hypokalemia C.Hypercalcemia D.Hypolipidemia {Ans: C.Hypokalemia}Which of the following is an important question to ask during the assessment of a patient diagnosed with anxiety disorder? A."How often do you hear voices?" B."Have you ever considered suicide?" C."How long has your memory been bad?" D."Do your thoughts always seem jumbled?" {Ans: B."Have you ever considered suicide?"}A patient with bulimia nervosa uses enemas and laxatives to purge to maintain her weight. For which imbalance should the nurse assess? A.An increase in the red blood cell count B.A disruption of the fluid and electrolyte balance C.An elevated serum potassium level D.An elevated serum sodium level {Ans: B.A disruption of the fluid and electrolyte balance}A patient arrested for an assault in which