Questions and Answers (100% Verified, Graded A+)
This document provides the full 232-question set for the 2025–2026 NSG 3160 Exam 2,
with every answer 100% verified and graded A+. It comprehensively covers nursing
concepts including patient assessment, care planning, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and
evidence-based practice. Each question is paired with its correct answer, ensuring an
accurate and efficient review experience. Structured to reflect the official NSG 3160 exam
format, this resource supports targeted preparation, mastery of course material, and
confidence on exam day.
1. Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception: A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
2. A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
,B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted: C.) Extreme behavior
that is usually associated with stress
3. The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions: B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and
thought
4. Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
B.) Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3: A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
5. One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test: B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
6. Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.) False: A.) True
, 7. A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions
to follow and note correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.) False: A.) True
8. To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask
for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words: C.) 4 words
9. To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words
test, ask for a recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
B.) 5 and 10 minutes
C.) 15 and 60 minutes
D.) 1 and 2 hours: A.) 10 and 30 minutes
10. Which of the following is not one of the 4 most common anxiety
disorders?
A.) Panic disorder
B.) Posttraumatic stress disorder
C.) Social anxiety disorder
D.) Depression: D.) Depression