SAUNDERS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM BUNDLED
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept
at all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "I see."
2. "Really?"
3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
4. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too" Answer: 3. "You're having
difficulty sleeping?"
◉ A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that
his food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should
the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?
1. Using open-ended questions and silence
2. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
3. Documenting reasons why the client does not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition
Answer: 1. Using open-ended questions and silence
,◉ The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of
group development? Select all that apply.
1. The group evaluates the experience
2. The real work of the group is accomplished
3. Group interaction involves superficial conversation
4. Group members become acquainted with one another
5. Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes
place.
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation. Answer: 1. The group evaluates the
experience
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
◉ A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm
going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get
so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
1. "Have you shared your feelings with your family"
2. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
4. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis." Answer: 3. "You're feeling angry that your family
continues to hope for you to be cured?"
,◉ On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the
admission was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans
care anticipating which client behavior?
1. Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
2. Anger and aggressiveness directed towards others
3. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis
4. A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and
treatment plan Answer: 4. A willingness to participate in the
planning of the care and treatment plan
◉ A client admitted voluntarily for treatment of an anxiety disorder
demands to be released from the hospital. Which action should the
nurse take initially?
1. Contact the clients health care provider (HCP)
2. Call the clients family to arrange for transportation.
3. Attempt to persuade the client to stay "for only a few more days."
4. Tell the client that leaving would likely results in an involuntary
commitment Answer: 1. Contact the clients health care provider
(HCP)
◉ When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention
for this client?
, 1. Monitor closely for harm to self and others
2. Assist in completing an application for admission
3. Supply the client with written information about his or her mental
illness
4. Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the
admission was needed. Answer: 1. Monitor closely for harm to self
and others
◉ When a client is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit with
the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, a cognitive behavioral approach is
used as part of the treatment plan. The nurse plans care based on
which purpose of this approach?
1. Providing a supportive environment
2. Examining intrapsychic conflicts and past issues
3. Emphasizing social interaction with clients who withdraw
4. Helping the client to examine dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs
Answer: 4. Helping the client to examine dysfunctional thoughts and
beliefs
◉ A client is preparing to attend a Gamblers anonymous meeting for
the first time. The nurse should tell the client that which is the first
stop in this 12 step program?
1. Admitting to having a problem
2. Substituting other activities for gambling
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept
at all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "I see."
2. "Really?"
3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
4. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too" Answer: 3. "You're having
difficulty sleeping?"
◉ A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that
his food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should
the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?
1. Using open-ended questions and silence
2. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
3. Documenting reasons why the client does not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition
Answer: 1. Using open-ended questions and silence
,◉ The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of
group development? Select all that apply.
1. The group evaluates the experience
2. The real work of the group is accomplished
3. Group interaction involves superficial conversation
4. Group members become acquainted with one another
5. Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes
place.
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation. Answer: 1. The group evaluates the
experience
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
◉ A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm
going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get
so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
1. "Have you shared your feelings with your family"
2. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
4. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis." Answer: 3. "You're feeling angry that your family
continues to hope for you to be cured?"
,◉ On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the
admission was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans
care anticipating which client behavior?
1. Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
2. Anger and aggressiveness directed towards others
3. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis
4. A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and
treatment plan Answer: 4. A willingness to participate in the
planning of the care and treatment plan
◉ A client admitted voluntarily for treatment of an anxiety disorder
demands to be released from the hospital. Which action should the
nurse take initially?
1. Contact the clients health care provider (HCP)
2. Call the clients family to arrange for transportation.
3. Attempt to persuade the client to stay "for only a few more days."
4. Tell the client that leaving would likely results in an involuntary
commitment Answer: 1. Contact the clients health care provider
(HCP)
◉ When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention
for this client?
, 1. Monitor closely for harm to self and others
2. Assist in completing an application for admission
3. Supply the client with written information about his or her mental
illness
4. Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the
admission was needed. Answer: 1. Monitor closely for harm to self
and others
◉ When a client is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit with
the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, a cognitive behavioral approach is
used as part of the treatment plan. The nurse plans care based on
which purpose of this approach?
1. Providing a supportive environment
2. Examining intrapsychic conflicts and past issues
3. Emphasizing social interaction with clients who withdraw
4. Helping the client to examine dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs
Answer: 4. Helping the client to examine dysfunctional thoughts and
beliefs
◉ A client is preparing to attend a Gamblers anonymous meeting for
the first time. The nurse should tell the client that which is the first
stop in this 12 step program?
1. Admitting to having a problem
2. Substituting other activities for gambling
