CMS Mental Health
Nursing Practice Exam –
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Rationales (Psychiatric
Nursing Review 2026) |
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, Methylphenidate, which of the following findings indicate Pt increase weight compared to last visit
the effective management of adverse effects? (ADHD)
A school aged child has perforated ear, nurse suspects Inform parents that finding must be reported to authorities
abuse, what should the nurse do?
Pt with Alzheimer's disease and wandered away from Recommend establishing a place to walk inside the house
home several nights, what should be the nurse's
recommendation?
15.Alcohol withdrawal manifestation? Q#2 Tachycardia
Pt refuses to have any visitor, one of the pt's siblings asks Tell the sibling that pt does not want any visitors to come
for a visit, what should the nurse do?
Fluoxetine therapeutic outcome? Improved mood
Bulimia nervosa expected finding Hypokalemia
Pt is diagnosed with cancer, and states "I can't think about Suppression
my health until after my son is married next week," which
coping defense mechanism is pt using?
Pt is receiving a verbal-safety contract after being Pt tells the nurse when they want to harm themself
admitted for self-mutilation attempts, which of the
following indications is the contract effective?
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), which pt should the The correct answer is a major depressive disorder
nurse anticipate to receive this therapy?
Pt is experiencing lost of his/her loved one to suicide, Using open-ended question when talking with pt about grief to encourage
what should the nurse do? expressing feeling and emotion as well as any thoughts that pt is having
22.Pt has an antisocial personality and says to the nurse We will finish our therapy now
"you're so nice. Can I go to the hospital gift shop just 1
time and then I will answer all questions you ask
25.Pt has dependent personality disorder, which of the Pt is unable to make simple decision
following finding the nurse should expect?
26.A female pt gave birth to a healthy infant 4 months Tell me more about your baby. Where is she now?"
ago by calling into the clinic and saying that "My husband
always works. The baby keeps crying. I cannot stand it
anymore." What is the nurse's highest priority/first action?
28.Pt states "My partner died 6 months ago" what should (open-ended ask about how her feelings i think)
the nurse do? ○
Nursing Practice Exam –
Questions, Answers &
Rationales (Psychiatric
Nursing Review 2026) |
Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Methylphenidate, which of the following findings indicate Pt increase weight compared to last visit
the effective management of adverse effects? (ADHD)
A school aged child has perforated ear, nurse suspects Inform parents that finding must be reported to authorities
abuse, what should the nurse do?
Pt with Alzheimer's disease and wandered away from Recommend establishing a place to walk inside the house
home several nights, what should be the nurse's
recommendation?
15.Alcohol withdrawal manifestation? Q#2 Tachycardia
Pt refuses to have any visitor, one of the pt's siblings asks Tell the sibling that pt does not want any visitors to come
for a visit, what should the nurse do?
Fluoxetine therapeutic outcome? Improved mood
Bulimia nervosa expected finding Hypokalemia
Pt is diagnosed with cancer, and states "I can't think about Suppression
my health until after my son is married next week," which
coping defense mechanism is pt using?
Pt is receiving a verbal-safety contract after being Pt tells the nurse when they want to harm themself
admitted for self-mutilation attempts, which of the
following indications is the contract effective?
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), which pt should the The correct answer is a major depressive disorder
nurse anticipate to receive this therapy?
Pt is experiencing lost of his/her loved one to suicide, Using open-ended question when talking with pt about grief to encourage
what should the nurse do? expressing feeling and emotion as well as any thoughts that pt is having
22.Pt has an antisocial personality and says to the nurse We will finish our therapy now
"you're so nice. Can I go to the hospital gift shop just 1
time and then I will answer all questions you ask
25.Pt has dependent personality disorder, which of the Pt is unable to make simple decision
following finding the nurse should expect?
26.A female pt gave birth to a healthy infant 4 months Tell me more about your baby. Where is she now?"
ago by calling into the clinic and saying that "My husband
always works. The baby keeps crying. I cannot stand it
anymore." What is the nurse's highest priority/first action?
28.Pt states "My partner died 6 months ago" what should (open-ended ask about how her feelings i think)
the nurse do? ○
