1. When conducting a mental status examination, the nurse
observes that the client's speech is rapid and pressured. Which of
the following terms best describes this observation?
A. Tangential
B. Echolalic
C. Pressured
D. Flight of ideas
Answer: C. Pressured
Rationale: Pressured speech is characterized by a rapid rate of
speech, often with loud and emphatic delivery.
2. Which of the following components is NOT typically included
in a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation?
A. Review of systems
B. Social history
C. Assessment of family history
D. Physical examination
Answer: A. Review of systems
Rationale: Review of systems is typically not included in a
psychiatric evaluation, as it focuses on physical health concerns
rather than mental health.
3. Which of the following assessment tools is commonly used to
assess the severity of anxiety symptoms?
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