NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ enlarged lateral ventricle Answer: When investigating biologic
theories related to schizophrenia, which neuroanatomic findings
would be consistent with this mental health disorder?
◉ Quetiapine Answer: After teaching a class on antipsychotic agents,
the instructor determines that the education was successful when
the class identifies which as an example of a second-generation
antipsychotic agent?
◉ dysthymia
more than 2 years Answer: Name another term for chronic
depression. How long must it last?
◉ Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please
take it now." Answer: As a nurse prepares to administer an oral
medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality
disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I
finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?
, ◉ Ability to evoke interpersonal conflict Answer: Which
characteristic of individuals diagnosed with personality disorders
makes it most necessary for staff to schedule frequent meetings?
◉ acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her
attention. Answer: What is an appropriate initial outcome for a
patient diagnosed with a personality disorder who frequently
manipulates others? The patient will:
◉ urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares. Answer: For
which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient:
◉ splitting Answer: A nurse set limits for a patient diagnosed with a
borderline personality disorder. The patient tells the nurse, "You
used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see
I was mistaken. You're terrible." This outburst can be assessed as:
◉ engage in trust building Answer: A patient who has been
diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder is newly admitted to
the unit. The best initial nursing intervention is to:
◉ Refer the patient's requests and questions to the case manager.
Answer: Which intervention is appropriate for a patient diagnosed
with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates
others?
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ enlarged lateral ventricle Answer: When investigating biologic
theories related to schizophrenia, which neuroanatomic findings
would be consistent with this mental health disorder?
◉ Quetiapine Answer: After teaching a class on antipsychotic agents,
the instructor determines that the education was successful when
the class identifies which as an example of a second-generation
antipsychotic agent?
◉ dysthymia
more than 2 years Answer: Name another term for chronic
depression. How long must it last?
◉ Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please
take it now." Answer: As a nurse prepares to administer an oral
medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality
disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I
finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?
, ◉ Ability to evoke interpersonal conflict Answer: Which
characteristic of individuals diagnosed with personality disorders
makes it most necessary for staff to schedule frequent meetings?
◉ acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her
attention. Answer: What is an appropriate initial outcome for a
patient diagnosed with a personality disorder who frequently
manipulates others? The patient will:
◉ urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares. Answer: For
which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient:
◉ splitting Answer: A nurse set limits for a patient diagnosed with a
borderline personality disorder. The patient tells the nurse, "You
used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see
I was mistaken. You're terrible." This outburst can be assessed as:
◉ engage in trust building Answer: A patient who has been
diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder is newly admitted to
the unit. The best initial nursing intervention is to:
◉ Refer the patient's requests and questions to the case manager.
Answer: Which intervention is appropriate for a patient diagnosed
with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates
others?
