12 Questions
What is the expected physical appearance finding in a client who is being assessed?
Well-kempt, clean, and dressed appropriately
What is the primary difference between decorticate rigidity and decerebrate rigidity?
Decorticate rigidity involves flexion of upper-extremity joints and legs, while decerebrate rigidity involves neck and elbow extension.
What does assessing a client's mood provide information about?
Emotions the client is feeling
What is the purpose of assessing a client's ability to calculate numbers?
To assess cognitive abilities
Which assessment tool involves orientation to time and place, attention span, language abilities, and memory recall?
Mini-mental state examination (MMSE)
In the context of language assessment, what does assessing the client's ability to write indicate?
Language proficiency
What does spirituality refer to in a mental health nursing assessment?
Client's internal values, sense of morality, and purpose of life
In a mental status examination (MSE), what level of consciousness is characterized by drowsiness and falling asleep readily?
Lethargic
What is the main focus when assessing psychosocial history in mental health nursing?
Client's perception of own health and beliefs about illness
How does religion differ from spirituality in a mental health context?
Religion refers to beliefs according to an organized set of worship practices
At what level of consciousness in an MSE does the client require vigorous or painful stimuli to elicit a brief response?
Stuporous
What aspect is primarily assessed when evaluating cultural beliefs and practices in mental health nursing?
Client's beliefs about illness and wellness
Test your knowledge on assessing a client's perception of health, beliefs about illness and wellness, stress levels, coping strategies, cultural beliefs and practices, as well as spiritual and religious beliefs. Understand the significance of considering psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects in mental health nursing practice.
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