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NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM LATEST
2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Mary is a 39-year-old attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic.
Mary believes that her husband, sister, and son cause her
problems. Listening to Mary describe the problems, the nurse
displays therapeutic communication in which response? -
ANSWER-"I understand you are in a difficult situation."
A registered nurse is caring for an older male who reports
depressive symptoms since his wife of 54 years died suddenly.
He cries, maintains closed body posture, and avoids eye contact.
Which nursing action describes attending behavior? - ANSWER-
Sitting with the patient and taking cues for when to talk or when to
remain silent
A male patient frequently inquires about the female student
nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which
is the best initial response by the student? - ANSWER-She limits
sharing personal information and stresses the patient-centered
focus of the conversation.
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Morgan is a third-year nursing student in her psychiatric clinical
rotation. She is assigned to an 80-year-old widow admitted for
major depressive disorder. The patient describes many losses
and sadness. Morgan becomes teary and says meaningfully, "I
am so sorry for you." Morgan's instructor overhears the
conversation and says, "I understand that getting tearful is a
human response. Yet, sympathy isn't helpful in this field." The
instructor urges Morgan to focus on: - ANSWER-"Using empathy
to demonstrate respect and validation of the patient's feelings"
Emily is a 28-year-old nurse who works on a psychiatric unit. She
is assigned to work with Jenna, a 27-year-old who was admitted
with major depressive disorder. Emily and Jenna realize that they
graduated from the same high school and each has a 2-year-old
daughter. Emily and Jenna discuss getting together for a play
date with their daughters after Jenna is discharged. This situation
reflects: - ANSWER-Boundary blurring
Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best
understanding of nonverbal communication? - ANSWER-"When
my patient responds to my question, I check for congruence
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between verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the
response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection? - ANSWER-
"You look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of
communication errors resulting in harm to the patient? -
ANSWER-Change of shift report
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should
the nurse identify the patient and his or her observable
characteristics? - ANSWER-The patient in room 234 is displaying
manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American
population, the nurse should advocate for which mental health
promotion intervention? - ANSWER-Providing regular depression
screening for adolescent and teenage students
NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM LATEST
2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Mary is a 39-year-old attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic.
Mary believes that her husband, sister, and son cause her
problems. Listening to Mary describe the problems, the nurse
displays therapeutic communication in which response? -
ANSWER-"I understand you are in a difficult situation."
A registered nurse is caring for an older male who reports
depressive symptoms since his wife of 54 years died suddenly.
He cries, maintains closed body posture, and avoids eye contact.
Which nursing action describes attending behavior? - ANSWER-
Sitting with the patient and taking cues for when to talk or when to
remain silent
A male patient frequently inquires about the female student
nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which
is the best initial response by the student? - ANSWER-She limits
sharing personal information and stresses the patient-centered
focus of the conversation.
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Morgan is a third-year nursing student in her psychiatric clinical
rotation. She is assigned to an 80-year-old widow admitted for
major depressive disorder. The patient describes many losses
and sadness. Morgan becomes teary and says meaningfully, "I
am so sorry for you." Morgan's instructor overhears the
conversation and says, "I understand that getting tearful is a
human response. Yet, sympathy isn't helpful in this field." The
instructor urges Morgan to focus on: - ANSWER-"Using empathy
to demonstrate respect and validation of the patient's feelings"
Emily is a 28-year-old nurse who works on a psychiatric unit. She
is assigned to work with Jenna, a 27-year-old who was admitted
with major depressive disorder. Emily and Jenna realize that they
graduated from the same high school and each has a 2-year-old
daughter. Emily and Jenna discuss getting together for a play
date with their daughters after Jenna is discharged. This situation
reflects: - ANSWER-Boundary blurring
Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best
understanding of nonverbal communication? - ANSWER-"When
my patient responds to my question, I check for congruence
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between verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the
response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection? - ANSWER-
"You look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of
communication errors resulting in harm to the patient? -
ANSWER-Change of shift report
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should
the nurse identify the patient and his or her observable
characteristics? - ANSWER-The patient in room 234 is displaying
manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American
population, the nurse should advocate for which mental health
promotion intervention? - ANSWER-Providing regular depression
screening for adolescent and teenage students
