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Exam 1: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions
and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
GCU.
complex trauma - ANSWER-developmental consequences of multiple
traumatic events or prolonged exposure to trauma
complex trauma may develop from - ANSWER--maltx
-neglect
-abuse
immediate emotional response - ANSWER--numbness and detachment
-anxiety/severe fear
-guilt
-exhilaration
-anger. sadness
-helplessness
-depersonalization
-disorientation
-feeling out of control
-denial
-constriction of feelings
-feeling overwhelmed
delayed emotional response - ANSWER--irritability/hostility
-depression
-mood swings
-anxiety
-fear of trauma recurrence
-grief reactions
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-shame feelings of fragility
-emotional detachment
immediate cognitive response - ANSWER--Difficulty concentrating
-Racing thoughts
-Distortion of time and space
-Memory problems
-Strong identification with victims
delayed cognitive response - ANSWER--Intrusive memories or
flashbacks
-Reactivation of previous traumatic events
-Self-blame
-Preoccupation with event
-Difficulty making decisions
-Magical thinking
-Belief that feelings or memories are dangerous
-Generalization of triggers
-Suicidal thinking
immediate behavioral response - ANSWER--Startled reaction
-Restlessness
-Sleep and appetite disturbances
-Difficulty expressing oneself
-Argumentative behavior
-increased use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
-Withdrawal and apathy
-Avoidant behaviors
delayed behavioral response - ANSWER--Avoidance of event reminders
-social relationship disturbances
-Decreased activity level
-Engagement in high-risk behaviors
-Increased use of alcohol and drugs
-Withdrawal
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trauma informed care - ANSWER-focuses on how trauma may affect an
individual's life and his or her response to behavioral health services
from prevention through treatment
trauma informed approach incorporates - ANSWER--realizing the
prevalence of trauma
-recognizing how trauma affects all individuals involved in the program,
org, or syst
-responding by putting this knowledge into practice
Reactive Attachment Disorder - ANSWER-a consistent pattern of
inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers
(child rarely seeks comfort or responds to comforting)
reactive attachment disorder symptoms - ANSWER--limited pos affect
-irritability
-sadness
-fearfulness
-minimal soc responsiveness
reactive attachment disorder causes - ANSWER--inconsistent care
-freq changes in caregivers
-living in foster homes/orphanages
reactive attachment disorder tx - ANSWER--ind. and family therapy
-med for underlying depression/anxiety
-bibliotherapy
rape-trauma syndrome - ANSWER-specific type of PTSD which can
develop after a client has been victim of sexual assault
symptoms of PTSD - ANSWER-1. re-experiencing symptoms
2. avoidance behavior
3. neg changes in cognition and mood
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4. alt arousal and act
re-experiencing symptoms (PTSD) - ANSWER--Flashbacks
-Bad dreams
-Frightening thoughts.
avoidance behaviors - ANSWER--Staying away from places, events, or
objects that are reminders of the experience
-Feeling emotionally numb
-Feeling strong guilt, depression, or worry
-Losing interest in activities that were enjoyable in the past
-Having trouble remembering the dangerous event.
-Things that remind a person of the traumatic event can trigger
avoidance symptoms.
negative changes in cognition and mood - ANSWER--cognitive
distortions about self
-feelings of detachment
symptoms of hyperarousal - ANSWER--being easily startled
-feeling tense/on edge
-difficulty sleeping
-angry outbursts
PTSD tx (pharm) - ANSWER--SSRIs (dec anxiety and controls
obsessive thinking)
-Prazosin (lessens severity and freq of PTSD related nightmares)
PTSD tx (psychotherapy) - ANSWER--exposure therapy
-cognitive restructuring
-stress inoculation training
-EMDR
cognitive restructuring - ANSWER--helps people make sense of the bad
memories.
Exam 1: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions
and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
GCU.
complex trauma - ANSWER-developmental consequences of multiple
traumatic events or prolonged exposure to trauma
complex trauma may develop from - ANSWER--maltx
-neglect
-abuse
immediate emotional response - ANSWER--numbness and detachment
-anxiety/severe fear
-guilt
-exhilaration
-anger. sadness
-helplessness
-depersonalization
-disorientation
-feeling out of control
-denial
-constriction of feelings
-feeling overwhelmed
delayed emotional response - ANSWER--irritability/hostility
-depression
-mood swings
-anxiety
-fear of trauma recurrence
-grief reactions
,2|Page
-shame feelings of fragility
-emotional detachment
immediate cognitive response - ANSWER--Difficulty concentrating
-Racing thoughts
-Distortion of time and space
-Memory problems
-Strong identification with victims
delayed cognitive response - ANSWER--Intrusive memories or
flashbacks
-Reactivation of previous traumatic events
-Self-blame
-Preoccupation with event
-Difficulty making decisions
-Magical thinking
-Belief that feelings or memories are dangerous
-Generalization of triggers
-Suicidal thinking
immediate behavioral response - ANSWER--Startled reaction
-Restlessness
-Sleep and appetite disturbances
-Difficulty expressing oneself
-Argumentative behavior
-increased use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
-Withdrawal and apathy
-Avoidant behaviors
delayed behavioral response - ANSWER--Avoidance of event reminders
-social relationship disturbances
-Decreased activity level
-Engagement in high-risk behaviors
-Increased use of alcohol and drugs
-Withdrawal
,3|Page
trauma informed care - ANSWER-focuses on how trauma may affect an
individual's life and his or her response to behavioral health services
from prevention through treatment
trauma informed approach incorporates - ANSWER--realizing the
prevalence of trauma
-recognizing how trauma affects all individuals involved in the program,
org, or syst
-responding by putting this knowledge into practice
Reactive Attachment Disorder - ANSWER-a consistent pattern of
inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers
(child rarely seeks comfort or responds to comforting)
reactive attachment disorder symptoms - ANSWER--limited pos affect
-irritability
-sadness
-fearfulness
-minimal soc responsiveness
reactive attachment disorder causes - ANSWER--inconsistent care
-freq changes in caregivers
-living in foster homes/orphanages
reactive attachment disorder tx - ANSWER--ind. and family therapy
-med for underlying depression/anxiety
-bibliotherapy
rape-trauma syndrome - ANSWER-specific type of PTSD which can
develop after a client has been victim of sexual assault
symptoms of PTSD - ANSWER-1. re-experiencing symptoms
2. avoidance behavior
3. neg changes in cognition and mood
, 4|Page
4. alt arousal and act
re-experiencing symptoms (PTSD) - ANSWER--Flashbacks
-Bad dreams
-Frightening thoughts.
avoidance behaviors - ANSWER--Staying away from places, events, or
objects that are reminders of the experience
-Feeling emotionally numb
-Feeling strong guilt, depression, or worry
-Losing interest in activities that were enjoyable in the past
-Having trouble remembering the dangerous event.
-Things that remind a person of the traumatic event can trigger
avoidance symptoms.
negative changes in cognition and mood - ANSWER--cognitive
distortions about self
-feelings of detachment
symptoms of hyperarousal - ANSWER--being easily startled
-feeling tense/on edge
-difficulty sleeping
-angry outbursts
PTSD tx (pharm) - ANSWER--SSRIs (dec anxiety and controls
obsessive thinking)
-Prazosin (lessens severity and freq of PTSD related nightmares)
PTSD tx (psychotherapy) - ANSWER--exposure therapy
-cognitive restructuring
-stress inoculation training
-EMDR
cognitive restructuring - ANSWER--helps people make sense of the bad
memories.
