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NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
GALEN COLLEGE ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS VERIFIED FULLY BRAND
NEW VERSION HIGH YIELD STUDY
GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION
GRADED A+ SUCCESS REVIEW
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of
Dopamine - SOLUTION=decrease: Parkinson's disease, depression
increase: Schizophrenia, mania
What standards must a patient meet to be committed involuntarily? -
SOLUTION=Mentally ill, posing danger to themselves or others, gravely
disabled, in need of treatment and the mental illness prevents help-seeking on a
voluntary basis
Confidentiality is an ethical responsibility of healthcare professionals that prohibit
the disclosure of privileged information without the patient's consent. What
would be an exception to the rule? - SOLUTION=A therapist has the duty to
warn a patient's potential victim of potential harm. Duty to warn is an obligation
to warn third parties when they may in danger of the patient.
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Unintentional Tort - SOLUTION=Unintended act against another person that
produces injury, or harm.
What're the five elements to prove negligence? - SOLUTION=duty, breach of
duty, cause in fact, proximate cause and damages.
What're competencies for quality and safe education for nurses? -
SOLUTION=Patient centered care, quality improvement, safety, informatics,
teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice.
How should the nurse address confidentiality when dealing with adolescents -
SOLUTION=The adolescent and their family should be provided with an
overview of how information sharing will work, what information will be shared,
with whom and when
What are special considerations the nurse should take into consideration when
assessing the older adult? PG 11 - SOLUTION=many older adults need special
attention. Be aware of physical limitations, they may be sensory, motor, or
medical
Advance Directives - SOLUTION=Allow the patient to specify the type of
treatment they would like for their condition
Informed consent - SOLUTION=must be obtained before a patient can receive a
treatment or participate in a study/trial
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Tort - SOLUTION=when one person hurts another and the injured person seeks
retribution
acting on questionable practice - SOLUTION=the obligation to report suspected
negligence or irresponsible behavior
Milieu environments - SOLUTION=Uses whole environment, very structured,
allows participation by the patient
Why may a patient not seek help for mental health? - SOLUTION=Stigma, fear
of being judged or shamed, uncomfortable sharing intimate information
Mental health cycles from ________ to __________ periods -
SOLUTION=remission, exacerbation
Outpatient setting - SOLUTION=Provides preventative measures, starts with
PCP; from there PCP will refer to: psychiatrists, psychologists, clinics, In-home
therapy, intensive program or partial hospitalization
Inpatient setting - SOLUTION=Hospital setting, provides crisis stabilization, state
hospitals normally reserved for severe mental illness, patients could be
voluntary or involuntary, patient rights, could provide group therapy
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Inpatient treatment - SOLUTION=Use restraint and seclusion as a last resort,
consider safety, consider any dangerous objects, your positioning in the room
Specialty treatment environments - SOLUTION=Pediatric, geriatric, VA centers,
forensic units, substance abuse centers
Cultural considerations - SOLUTION=Consider the diverse population in the US,
be educated on world views, be aware of holistic healing
Eastern traditions - SOLUTION=Mind, body, and spirit are one
Good Stress - SOLUTION=Alert, focused
Bad Stress - SOLUTION=Prolonged, chronic with negative effects
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Norepinephrine -
SOLUTION=decrease: depression
increase: mania, anxiety states, schizophrenia
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of serotonin -
SOLUTION=decrease: depression
No increases
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of GABA -
NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1
GALEN COLLEGE ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS VERIFIED FULLY BRAND
NEW VERSION HIGH YIELD STUDY
GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION
GRADED A+ SUCCESS REVIEW
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of
Dopamine - SOLUTION=decrease: Parkinson's disease, depression
increase: Schizophrenia, mania
What standards must a patient meet to be committed involuntarily? -
SOLUTION=Mentally ill, posing danger to themselves or others, gravely
disabled, in need of treatment and the mental illness prevents help-seeking on a
voluntary basis
Confidentiality is an ethical responsibility of healthcare professionals that prohibit
the disclosure of privileged information without the patient's consent. What
would be an exception to the rule? - SOLUTION=A therapist has the duty to
warn a patient's potential victim of potential harm. Duty to warn is an obligation
to warn third parties when they may in danger of the patient.
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Unintentional Tort - SOLUTION=Unintended act against another person that
produces injury, or harm.
What're the five elements to prove negligence? - SOLUTION=duty, breach of
duty, cause in fact, proximate cause and damages.
What're competencies for quality and safe education for nurses? -
SOLUTION=Patient centered care, quality improvement, safety, informatics,
teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice.
How should the nurse address confidentiality when dealing with adolescents -
SOLUTION=The adolescent and their family should be provided with an
overview of how information sharing will work, what information will be shared,
with whom and when
What are special considerations the nurse should take into consideration when
assessing the older adult? PG 11 - SOLUTION=many older adults need special
attention. Be aware of physical limitations, they may be sensory, motor, or
medical
Advance Directives - SOLUTION=Allow the patient to specify the type of
treatment they would like for their condition
Informed consent - SOLUTION=must be obtained before a patient can receive a
treatment or participate in a study/trial
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Tort - SOLUTION=when one person hurts another and the injured person seeks
retribution
acting on questionable practice - SOLUTION=the obligation to report suspected
negligence or irresponsible behavior
Milieu environments - SOLUTION=Uses whole environment, very structured,
allows participation by the patient
Why may a patient not seek help for mental health? - SOLUTION=Stigma, fear
of being judged or shamed, uncomfortable sharing intimate information
Mental health cycles from ________ to __________ periods -
SOLUTION=remission, exacerbation
Outpatient setting - SOLUTION=Provides preventative measures, starts with
PCP; from there PCP will refer to: psychiatrists, psychologists, clinics, In-home
therapy, intensive program or partial hospitalization
Inpatient setting - SOLUTION=Hospital setting, provides crisis stabilization, state
hospitals normally reserved for severe mental illness, patients could be
voluntary or involuntary, patient rights, could provide group therapy
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Inpatient treatment - SOLUTION=Use restraint and seclusion as a last resort,
consider safety, consider any dangerous objects, your positioning in the room
Specialty treatment environments - SOLUTION=Pediatric, geriatric, VA centers,
forensic units, substance abuse centers
Cultural considerations - SOLUTION=Consider the diverse population in the US,
be educated on world views, be aware of holistic healing
Eastern traditions - SOLUTION=Mind, body, and spirit are one
Good Stress - SOLUTION=Alert, focused
Bad Stress - SOLUTION=Prolonged, chronic with negative effects
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Norepinephrine -
SOLUTION=decrease: depression
increase: mania, anxiety states, schizophrenia
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of serotonin -
SOLUTION=decrease: depression
No increases
What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of GABA -
