CPMHN(C) Practice Questions - CNA Certification - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(C)) (Canada) Exam - CPMHN(C) Practice Questions - CNA Certification - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(C)) (Canada) Exam

Question 1

A mental health nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client newly admitted with severe depression. Which nursing action is most appropriate during the introductory phase?

Help the client identify personal strengths and coping mechanisms Establish a clear contract outlining the boundaries and goals of the relationship Encourage the client to explore painful childhood experiences and traumas Assist the client in developing a plan for discharge and community transition

Correct Answer:

Establish a clear contract outlining the boundaries and goals of the relationship

Question 2

During a therapeutic session, a client who is struggling with substance use becomes quiet and says, 'You probably think I'm a failure, just like my family does.' Which response by the nurse best demonstrates empathy?

Why do you feel that way? I don't think you are a failure at all. It sounds like you are feeling really discouraged and worried about being judged. We should focus on your progress instead of what your family thinks of you. Most families are just worried, they don't actually think you are a failure.

Correct Answer:

It sounds like you are feeling really discouraged and worried about being judged.

Question 3

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder frequently asks a particular nurse for extra privileges and shares personal secrets, saying, 'You are the only nurse who actually cares about me.' How should the nurse respond?

Accept the secrets and advocate for the privileges to maintain the client's trust. Politely remind the client of the unit rules and clarify that all staff members work as a team. Tell the client that their behaviour is manipulative and will not be tolerated. Request to be reassigned to another client to prevent boundary crossings.

Correct Answer:

Politely remind the client of the unit rules and clarify that all staff members work as a team.

Question 4

A nurse is working with a client who is in the contemplation stage of change regarding their alcohol use. Which nursing strategy is most effective at this stage?

Provide a detailed list of local rehabilitation centres and demand immediate intake. Help the client weigh the pros and cons of changing their drinking behaviour. Teach the client specific relapse prevention techniques for high-risk situations. Confront the client about the negative physical consequences of their addiction.

Correct Answer:

Help the client weigh the pros and cons of changing their drinking behaviour.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the core philosophy of recovery-oriented practice in Canadian mental health settings?

Ensuring complete symptom remission before allowing the client to return to the community Supporting the client's personal journey to live a meaningful life despite ongoing psychiatric symptoms Maximizing the nurse's authority to make decisions on behalf of the client's long-term safety Focusing exclusively on psychopharmacological stabilization to manage challenging behaviours

Correct Answer:

Supporting the client's personal journey to live a meaningful life despite ongoing psychiatric symptoms

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