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NSG 3450 EXAM 1 MENTAL HEALTH GALEN COLLEGE LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Which person is at the highest risk for suicide? Chapter 25 -
ANSWER-A young single white male who misuses alcohol, is
hopeless, impulsive, has just been rejected by his girlfriend, and
has ready access to a gun he has hidden.
Kara is a 23-year-old patient admitted with major depressive
disorder and suicidal ideation. Which intervention(s) would be
therapeutic for Kara? Select all that apply. Chapter 25 -
ANSWER-a. Assess the patient thoroughly and reassess the
patient at regular intervals as levels of risk fluctuate.
b. Meet regularly with the patient to provide opportunities for the
patient to express and explore feelings.
c. Administer antidepressant medications cautiously and
conservatively because of their potential to increase the suicide
risk in Kara's age group.
d. Help the patient to identify positive self-attributes and to
question negative self-perceptions that are unrealistic.
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Which statement made to the grieving patient demonstrates
effective therapeutic communication? Select all that apply.
Chapter 30 - ANSWER-a. "Your loved one was irreplaceably
special."
b. "I would like to take the flowers from the funeral home to your
house."
c. "Your loss must be devastating. I can't imagine how you must
be feeling right now."
Considering the subject of medically assisted death, which
statements identify the pros and cons of the argument associated
with the issue of nonmaleficence? Select all that apply. Chapter
30 - ANSWER-a. From the patient's perspective, there is no
difference between ending life by providing a lethal prescription
and by stopping treatment that prolongs life.
b. Assisted death violates the oath to "do no harm" and destroys
trust between patient and nurse.
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should
the nurse identify the patient and his or her observable
characteristics? Chapter 1 - ANSWER-The patient in room 234 is
displaying manic behavior
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Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American
population, the nurse should advocate for which mental health
promotion intervention? Chapter 1 - ANSWER-Providing regular
depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy
degree of resilience? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 - ANSWER-
a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad moods
personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my
opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get
my point across."
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the
effect of environmental factors on a patient's mental health?
Chapter 1 - ANSWER-"I'm not familiar with the patient's cultural
view on suicide."
NSG 3450 EXAM 1 MENTAL HEALTH GALEN COLLEGE LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Which person is at the highest risk for suicide? Chapter 25 -
ANSWER-A young single white male who misuses alcohol, is
hopeless, impulsive, has just been rejected by his girlfriend, and
has ready access to a gun he has hidden.
Kara is a 23-year-old patient admitted with major depressive
disorder and suicidal ideation. Which intervention(s) would be
therapeutic for Kara? Select all that apply. Chapter 25 -
ANSWER-a. Assess the patient thoroughly and reassess the
patient at regular intervals as levels of risk fluctuate.
b. Meet regularly with the patient to provide opportunities for the
patient to express and explore feelings.
c. Administer antidepressant medications cautiously and
conservatively because of their potential to increase the suicide
risk in Kara's age group.
d. Help the patient to identify positive self-attributes and to
question negative self-perceptions that are unrealistic.
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Which statement made to the grieving patient demonstrates
effective therapeutic communication? Select all that apply.
Chapter 30 - ANSWER-a. "Your loved one was irreplaceably
special."
b. "I would like to take the flowers from the funeral home to your
house."
c. "Your loss must be devastating. I can't imagine how you must
be feeling right now."
Considering the subject of medically assisted death, which
statements identify the pros and cons of the argument associated
with the issue of nonmaleficence? Select all that apply. Chapter
30 - ANSWER-a. From the patient's perspective, there is no
difference between ending life by providing a lethal prescription
and by stopping treatment that prolongs life.
b. Assisted death violates the oath to "do no harm" and destroys
trust between patient and nurse.
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should
the nurse identify the patient and his or her observable
characteristics? Chapter 1 - ANSWER-The patient in room 234 is
displaying manic behavior
, 3|Page
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American
population, the nurse should advocate for which mental health
promotion intervention? Chapter 1 - ANSWER-Providing regular
depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy
degree of resilience? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 - ANSWER-
a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad moods
personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my
opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get
my point across."
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the
effect of environmental factors on a patient's mental health?
Chapter 1 - ANSWER-"I'm not familiar with the patient's cultural
view on suicide."
