NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW VERSION HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+
SUCCESS REVIEW
effective stress busters: Exercise (Aerobic) - CORRECT ANSWER=150 minutes a week
(about 20 minutes a day) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as walking is
recommended
Reduces chronic and acute stress
Decreases levels of anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress
Decreases muscle tension and increases endorphin levels
Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime to prevent sleep disruption
Effective stress busters: Reduction or cessation of caffeine intake -
CORRECT ANSWER=No more than 4 cups of coffee or cola are recommended for anyone
Overuse or sensitivity may cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, stomach
upset, rapid heartbeat, muscle tremors, and shakiness slowly wean off coffee, tea, colas,
and chocolate drinks
Effective stress busters: Music - CORRECT ANSWER=Listening to familiar music promotes
relaxation
,Rates of healing may be improved with music
Music can decrease agitation and confusion in older adults
Quality of life in hospice settings enhanced by music
Effective stress busters: Pets - CORRECT ANSWER=Can bring joy and reduce stress
May provide social support
Alleviate medical problems aggravated by stress
effective stress busters: Massage - CORRECT ANSWER=Slows the heart rate and relaxes
the body
Improves alertness by reducing anxiety
Reduce anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=distract the patient
Talking
Meditation
Deep breathing
Exercise
Guided imagery
Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=to be diagnosed it must be affecting functioning can't sleep
calling into work
unable to do normal daily activities
,perceptual field in mild anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=may have heightened perceptual
field. is alert and can see, hear, and grasp what is happening in the environment. can
identify issues that are disturbing and are producing anxiety
perceptual field in moderate anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=has narrow perceptual field,
grasps less of what is occurring. can attend to more if pointed out by another (selected
inattention)
perceptual field in severe anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=has greatly reduced perceptual
field. focuses on details or one specific detail. attention acettered. completely absorbed with
self. may not be able to attend to events in environment even when pointed out by others.
the environment is block out, it is as if these events are not occurring
perceptual field in panic anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Unable to focus on even one detail
in the environment, misperceptions of the environment are common (perceived detail might
be exaggerated out of proportion)
Ability to solve problems mild level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Able to work effectively
toward a goal and examine alternatives
Ability to solve problems moderate level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Able to solve
problems but not at optimal levels
ability to solve problems severe level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=problem solving feels
impossible unable to see connections between events or details
ability to solve problems panic level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=completely unable to
process what is happening disorganized or irrational reasoning
, mild and moderate levels of anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=can alert the person that
something is wrong and can stimulate appropriate action
severe and panic levels of anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=prevent problem solving.
unproductive relief behaviors perpetuate a viscous cycle
Mild anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=slight discomfort attention-seeking
behavior restlessness easily startled irritability or impatience mild tension-relieving
behavior (foot or finger tapping, lip chewing, fidgeting)
Moderate anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=voice tremors changes in
voice pitch poor concentration shakiness somatic complaints (urinary frequency, headache,
backache, insomnia) increased respiration, pulse, and muscle tension
More tension-relieving behavior (pacing, banging hands on table)
Severe anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=feelings of dread, confusion,
purposeless activity, sense of impending doom, more intense somatic complaints (chest
discomfort, dizziness, nausea, sleeplessness), diaphoresis, withdrawal, loud and rapid
speech, threats and demands
panic anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=experience of terror, immobility,
severe hyperactivity, or flight. Unintelligible communication or inability to speak. Amplified or
muffled sounds, somatic complaints increase (numbness or tingling, shortness of breath,
dizziness, chest pain, nausea, trembling, chills, overheating, palpitations). Severe
withdrawals, hallucinations or delusions, likely out of touch with reality.
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER=largely unconscious motivation to feel caring and concern
for others and act for the well-being of others.
ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW VERSION HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+
SUCCESS REVIEW
effective stress busters: Exercise (Aerobic) - CORRECT ANSWER=150 minutes a week
(about 20 minutes a day) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as walking is
recommended
Reduces chronic and acute stress
Decreases levels of anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress
Decreases muscle tension and increases endorphin levels
Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime to prevent sleep disruption
Effective stress busters: Reduction or cessation of caffeine intake -
CORRECT ANSWER=No more than 4 cups of coffee or cola are recommended for anyone
Overuse or sensitivity may cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, stomach
upset, rapid heartbeat, muscle tremors, and shakiness slowly wean off coffee, tea, colas,
and chocolate drinks
Effective stress busters: Music - CORRECT ANSWER=Listening to familiar music promotes
relaxation
,Rates of healing may be improved with music
Music can decrease agitation and confusion in older adults
Quality of life in hospice settings enhanced by music
Effective stress busters: Pets - CORRECT ANSWER=Can bring joy and reduce stress
May provide social support
Alleviate medical problems aggravated by stress
effective stress busters: Massage - CORRECT ANSWER=Slows the heart rate and relaxes
the body
Improves alertness by reducing anxiety
Reduce anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=distract the patient
Talking
Meditation
Deep breathing
Exercise
Guided imagery
Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=to be diagnosed it must be affecting functioning can't sleep
calling into work
unable to do normal daily activities
,perceptual field in mild anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=may have heightened perceptual
field. is alert and can see, hear, and grasp what is happening in the environment. can
identify issues that are disturbing and are producing anxiety
perceptual field in moderate anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=has narrow perceptual field,
grasps less of what is occurring. can attend to more if pointed out by another (selected
inattention)
perceptual field in severe anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=has greatly reduced perceptual
field. focuses on details or one specific detail. attention acettered. completely absorbed with
self. may not be able to attend to events in environment even when pointed out by others.
the environment is block out, it is as if these events are not occurring
perceptual field in panic anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Unable to focus on even one detail
in the environment, misperceptions of the environment are common (perceived detail might
be exaggerated out of proportion)
Ability to solve problems mild level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Able to work effectively
toward a goal and examine alternatives
Ability to solve problems moderate level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=Able to solve
problems but not at optimal levels
ability to solve problems severe level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=problem solving feels
impossible unable to see connections between events or details
ability to solve problems panic level anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=completely unable to
process what is happening disorganized or irrational reasoning
, mild and moderate levels of anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=can alert the person that
something is wrong and can stimulate appropriate action
severe and panic levels of anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER=prevent problem solving.
unproductive relief behaviors perpetuate a viscous cycle
Mild anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=slight discomfort attention-seeking
behavior restlessness easily startled irritability or impatience mild tension-relieving
behavior (foot or finger tapping, lip chewing, fidgeting)
Moderate anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=voice tremors changes in
voice pitch poor concentration shakiness somatic complaints (urinary frequency, headache,
backache, insomnia) increased respiration, pulse, and muscle tension
More tension-relieving behavior (pacing, banging hands on table)
Severe anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=feelings of dread, confusion,
purposeless activity, sense of impending doom, more intense somatic complaints (chest
discomfort, dizziness, nausea, sleeplessness), diaphoresis, withdrawal, loud and rapid
speech, threats and demands
panic anxiety physical symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=experience of terror, immobility,
severe hyperactivity, or flight. Unintelligible communication or inability to speak. Amplified or
muffled sounds, somatic complaints increase (numbness or tingling, shortness of breath,
dizziness, chest pain, nausea, trembling, chills, overheating, palpitations). Severe
withdrawals, hallucinations or delusions, likely out of touch with reality.
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER=largely unconscious motivation to feel caring and concern
for others and act for the well-being of others.
