NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 4
2026 EXAM SCRIPT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED PASS
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who screams, "I can read your
minds!" The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of
which of the following personality disorders? Answer: Schitzotypal
personality disorder
◉ A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a client who has somatic
symptom disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station and
reports chest pain. The nurse knows this is a new symptom for the
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer: Assess the client's vital signs
◉ A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who was sexually
assaulted. The client is having difficulty remembering events related
to the assault. Which of the following is the client likely
experiencing? Answer: Dissociative amnesia
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive
disorder. Which of the following comorbodities should the nurse
anticipate when reviewing the client's medical record? Answer:
Anorexia nervosa
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Select the "3"
findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia. Answer: Lack of
motivation
Lack of energy
Withdrawn
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is collecting data from a
client who has a personality disorder and reports that they recently
used illicit drugs. Which of the following screening tools should the
nurse use to determine if the client has recently used an illicit
substance? Answer: Toxicology test
◉ A nurse is providing care to an older adult client. Which of the
following screening tools should the nurse use to gather data for the
client? Answer: The Gerontological Personality Disorder Scale (GPS)
◉ A nurse is planning care for several clients. The nurse knows that
which of the following findings are common in clients who have
dependent personality disorder? Answer: Clients are fearful of
making decisions
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophreniform disorder.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Answer: A duration of symptoms from one to six months
2026 EXAM SCRIPT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED PASS
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who screams, "I can read your
minds!" The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of
which of the following personality disorders? Answer: Schitzotypal
personality disorder
◉ A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a client who has somatic
symptom disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station and
reports chest pain. The nurse knows this is a new symptom for the
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer: Assess the client's vital signs
◉ A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who was sexually
assaulted. The client is having difficulty remembering events related
to the assault. Which of the following is the client likely
experiencing? Answer: Dissociative amnesia
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive
disorder. Which of the following comorbodities should the nurse
anticipate when reviewing the client's medical record? Answer:
Anorexia nervosa
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Select the "3"
findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia. Answer: Lack of
motivation
Lack of energy
Withdrawn
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is collecting data from a
client who has a personality disorder and reports that they recently
used illicit drugs. Which of the following screening tools should the
nurse use to determine if the client has recently used an illicit
substance? Answer: Toxicology test
◉ A nurse is providing care to an older adult client. Which of the
following screening tools should the nurse use to gather data for the
client? Answer: The Gerontological Personality Disorder Scale (GPS)
◉ A nurse is planning care for several clients. The nurse knows that
which of the following findings are common in clients who have
dependent personality disorder? Answer: Clients are fearful of
making decisions
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophreniform disorder.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Answer: A duration of symptoms from one to six months
