Nur 340 Exam 2 Practice (Umaine Nur 340 (Mental health
nursing) spring 2026 Questions With Complete Solutions
A nursing supervisor is about to meet with a staff nurse
suspected of diverting clients' opiate pain medications. Which
assessment data would lead the supervisor to suspect that the
staff nurse is impaired? (Select all that apply.)
A. Is frequently absent from work
B. Experiences mood swings
C. Makes elaborate excuses for behavior
D. Frequently uses the restroom
E. Has a flushed face
A, B, C, D
The client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder tells
the nurse, "I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop seeing my
psychiatrist." Which symptom is the client exhibiting?
A. Magical thinking
B. Persecutory delusions
C. Command hallucinations
D. Altered thought processes
C
The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with anxiety about
treatment options. Which statement by the client indicates
effective teaching?
A. "There is nothing I can do to that will reduce anxiety."
,B. "Medication is available, but only for those who have had
anxiety for a year or more."
C. "If I ignore the symptoms of anxiety, it will go away."
D. "Practicing yoga or meditation may help reduce my anxiety."
D
A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. To help the child feel
more secure on the unit, which intervention would a nurse
include in this child's plan of care?
A. Encourage and reward peer contact.
B. Provide consistent caregivers
C. Provide a variety of safe daily activities.
D. Maintain close physical contact throughout the day.
B
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports increased levels of
stress. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply)
a. Heart rate 120 bpm
b. 5 breaths per minute
c. Increased sexual desire
d. Back aches
e. Blood pressure of 138/95
a, d, e
,A patient diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) has previously been prescribed Methylphenidate
(Ritalin) but is reporting an increase in anxiety. What
medication does the nurse expect may be better for this patient?
a. Amphetamine salts (Adderall)
b. Atomoxetine (Strattera)
c. Clonidine (Kapva/Catapres)
d. Guanfacine (Intuniv/Tenex)
B
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing neuroleptic
malignant syndrome. The patient is experiencing muscle
rigidity. What medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
a. Clonidine (Kapva/carapres)
b. Perphenazine (Trilafon)
c. Bromocriptine (parlodel)
d. (Valbenazine (ingrezza)
c
A patient arrives in the ED who reports taking two doses of his
Haloperidol after missing a dose. His temperature is 102.4 F, his
BP is 140/70, he is sweating excessively, and his muscles are
rigid. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse suspect?
a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
b. Extrapyramidal side effects
, c. Galactorrhea
d. Neutropenia
a
The nurse recognizes that which of the following are first
generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply)
a. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
b. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
d. Thiothixene (Navane)
e. Fluphenazine (Prolixin
a, d, e
The nurse recognizes that which of the following are second
generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply)
a. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
b. Clozapine (Clozaril)
c. Ziprasidone (Geodon)
d. Risperidone (Risperdal)
e. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
b, c, d, e
The nurse is providing teaching regarding the expected side
effects of antipsychotics. The nurse understand that the teaching
was effective when the client makes what statement.
a. "This medication might cause me to have more energy."
nursing) spring 2026 Questions With Complete Solutions
A nursing supervisor is about to meet with a staff nurse
suspected of diverting clients' opiate pain medications. Which
assessment data would lead the supervisor to suspect that the
staff nurse is impaired? (Select all that apply.)
A. Is frequently absent from work
B. Experiences mood swings
C. Makes elaborate excuses for behavior
D. Frequently uses the restroom
E. Has a flushed face
A, B, C, D
The client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder tells
the nurse, "I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop seeing my
psychiatrist." Which symptom is the client exhibiting?
A. Magical thinking
B. Persecutory delusions
C. Command hallucinations
D. Altered thought processes
C
The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with anxiety about
treatment options. Which statement by the client indicates
effective teaching?
A. "There is nothing I can do to that will reduce anxiety."
,B. "Medication is available, but only for those who have had
anxiety for a year or more."
C. "If I ignore the symptoms of anxiety, it will go away."
D. "Practicing yoga or meditation may help reduce my anxiety."
D
A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. To help the child feel
more secure on the unit, which intervention would a nurse
include in this child's plan of care?
A. Encourage and reward peer contact.
B. Provide consistent caregivers
C. Provide a variety of safe daily activities.
D. Maintain close physical contact throughout the day.
B
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports increased levels of
stress. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply)
a. Heart rate 120 bpm
b. 5 breaths per minute
c. Increased sexual desire
d. Back aches
e. Blood pressure of 138/95
a, d, e
,A patient diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) has previously been prescribed Methylphenidate
(Ritalin) but is reporting an increase in anxiety. What
medication does the nurse expect may be better for this patient?
a. Amphetamine salts (Adderall)
b. Atomoxetine (Strattera)
c. Clonidine (Kapva/Catapres)
d. Guanfacine (Intuniv/Tenex)
B
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing neuroleptic
malignant syndrome. The patient is experiencing muscle
rigidity. What medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
a. Clonidine (Kapva/carapres)
b. Perphenazine (Trilafon)
c. Bromocriptine (parlodel)
d. (Valbenazine (ingrezza)
c
A patient arrives in the ED who reports taking two doses of his
Haloperidol after missing a dose. His temperature is 102.4 F, his
BP is 140/70, he is sweating excessively, and his muscles are
rigid. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse suspect?
a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
b. Extrapyramidal side effects
, c. Galactorrhea
d. Neutropenia
a
The nurse recognizes that which of the following are first
generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply)
a. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
b. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
d. Thiothixene (Navane)
e. Fluphenazine (Prolixin
a, d, e
The nurse recognizes that which of the following are second
generation antipsychotics? (Select all that apply)
a. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
b. Clozapine (Clozaril)
c. Ziprasidone (Geodon)
d. Risperidone (Risperdal)
e. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
b, c, d, e
The nurse is providing teaching regarding the expected side
effects of antipsychotics. The nurse understand that the teaching
was effective when the client makes what statement.
a. "This medication might cause me to have more energy."
