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NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM LATEST
2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse in the pediatrician's office is giving new parents
information about autism. She tells them that early diagnosis and
treatment is essential. As she describes the signs of autism
below, which statement would require more education and
intervention? - ANSWER-It is normal for a child 18 months old to
twirl and spin their hands rather than verbalizing what they want
Survivors of suicide victims are at very high risk of committing
suicide also and must be evaluated closely. Which family or friend
in the following descriptions would be LEAST likely to commit
suicide? - ANSWER-A close friend of the victim who is planning a
wedding next month
Your client is autistic. She is 11 years old. What should you
remember about her care? - ANSWER-change of routine can
cause her to have a tantrum
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The priority nursing intervention for a client diagnosed with
borderline personality disorder is to - ANSWER-Assess for
suicidal and self-mutilating behaviors
If your antisocial personality disorder patient wants to participate
in group activities which is the best group to place him in? -
ANSWER-A group with a leader that structures the daily activities
A nurse who is idealized by a client is at risk for - ANSWER-
Becoming overinvolved and being protective and indulgent
In conferring with the treatment team, the nurse should make
which of the following recommendations for a client who tells the
nurse that everyday thoughts of suicide are present? - ANSWER-
Intensive inpatient treatment
The history shows that a newly admitted patient is impulsive. The
nurse would expect behavior characterized by - ANSWER-acting
without thought on urges or desires.
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One month ago, a patient diagnosed with borderline personality
disorder and a history of self-mutilation began dialectical behavior
therapy. Today the patient phones to say, "I feel empty and want
to hurt myself." The nurse should - ANSWER-assist the patient to
choose coping strategies for triggering situations.
Which characteristic of personality disorders makes it most
necessary for staff to schedule frequent team meetings in order to
address the patient's needs and maintain a therapeutic milieu? -
ANSWER-Ability to provoke interpersonal conflict
What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient diagnosed with
a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The
patient will - ANSWER-acknowledge manipulative behavior when
it is called to his or her attention.
A health care provider recently convicted of Medicare fraud says
to a nurse, "Sure I overbilled. Everyone takes advantage of the
government. There are too many rules to follow and I deserve the
money." These statements show - ANSWER-lack of guilt feelings.
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As a nurse prepares to administer 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? - ANSWER-Say to the
patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it
now."
Others describe a worker as very shy and lacking in self-
confidence. This worker stays in an office cubicle all day, never
coming out for breaks or lunch. Which term best describes this
behavior? - ANSWER-Avoidant
Personality traits most likely to be documented regarding a patient
demonstrating characteristics of an obsessive-compulsive
personality disorder are - ANSWER-perfectionist, inflexible.
Which intervention is appropriate for an individual diagnosed with
an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates
others? - ANSWER-Refer requests and questions related to care
to the case manager.
NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM LATEST
2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse in the pediatrician's office is giving new parents
information about autism. She tells them that early diagnosis and
treatment is essential. As she describes the signs of autism
below, which statement would require more education and
intervention? - ANSWER-It is normal for a child 18 months old to
twirl and spin their hands rather than verbalizing what they want
Survivors of suicide victims are at very high risk of committing
suicide also and must be evaluated closely. Which family or friend
in the following descriptions would be LEAST likely to commit
suicide? - ANSWER-A close friend of the victim who is planning a
wedding next month
Your client is autistic. She is 11 years old. What should you
remember about her care? - ANSWER-change of routine can
cause her to have a tantrum
,2|Page
The priority nursing intervention for a client diagnosed with
borderline personality disorder is to - ANSWER-Assess for
suicidal and self-mutilating behaviors
If your antisocial personality disorder patient wants to participate
in group activities which is the best group to place him in? -
ANSWER-A group with a leader that structures the daily activities
A nurse who is idealized by a client is at risk for - ANSWER-
Becoming overinvolved and being protective and indulgent
In conferring with the treatment team, the nurse should make
which of the following recommendations for a client who tells the
nurse that everyday thoughts of suicide are present? - ANSWER-
Intensive inpatient treatment
The history shows that a newly admitted patient is impulsive. The
nurse would expect behavior characterized by - ANSWER-acting
without thought on urges or desires.
,3|Page
One month ago, a patient diagnosed with borderline personality
disorder and a history of self-mutilation began dialectical behavior
therapy. Today the patient phones to say, "I feel empty and want
to hurt myself." The nurse should - ANSWER-assist the patient to
choose coping strategies for triggering situations.
Which characteristic of personality disorders makes it most
necessary for staff to schedule frequent team meetings in order to
address the patient's needs and maintain a therapeutic milieu? -
ANSWER-Ability to provoke interpersonal conflict
What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient diagnosed with
a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The
patient will - ANSWER-acknowledge manipulative behavior when
it is called to his or her attention.
A health care provider recently convicted of Medicare fraud says
to a nurse, "Sure I overbilled. Everyone takes advantage of the
government. There are too many rules to follow and I deserve the
money." These statements show - ANSWER-lack of guilt feelings.
, 4|Page
As a nurse prepares to administer 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? - ANSWER-Say to the
patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it
now."
Others describe a worker as very shy and lacking in self-
confidence. This worker stays in an office cubicle all day, never
coming out for breaks or lunch. Which term best describes this
behavior? - ANSWER-Avoidant
Personality traits most likely to be documented regarding a patient
demonstrating characteristics of an obsessive-compulsive
personality disorder are - ANSWER-perfectionist, inflexible.
Which intervention is appropriate for an individual diagnosed with
an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates
others? - ANSWER-Refer requests and questions related to care
to the case manager.
