NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam
3, Unit 7. 2026 Exam Questions
and Answers | 100% Pass
A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on
official government websites and inviting politicians to join social
networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of
mania are evident?
a. Increased muscle tension and anxiety
b. Vegetative signs and poor grooming
,c. Poor judgment and hyperactivity
d. Cognitive deficits and paranoia - ANSWER ✔✔c. Poor judgment
and hyperactivity
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a red leotard and
bright scarves. The client twirls and shadow boxes. The client says gaily,
"Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the
nurse document the client's mood?
a. Euphoric
b. Irritable
c. Suspicious
d. Confident - ANSWER ✔✔a. Euphoric
A person was directing traffic on a busy street, rapidly shouting, "To
work, you jerk, for perks" and making obscene gestures at cars. The
person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. Which assessment findings will
have priority concern for this client's plan of care?
a. Insulting, aggressive behavior
,b. Pressured speech and grandiosity
c. Hyperactivity; not eating and sleeping
d. Poor concentration and decision making - ANSWER ✔✔c.
Hyperactivity; not eating and sleeping
A client diagnosed with acute mania has distributed pamphlets about a
new business venture on a street corner for 2 days. Which nursing
diagnosis has priority?
a. Risk for injury
b. Ineffective coping
c. Impaired social interaction
d. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management - ANSWER ✔✔a.
Risk for injury
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after
discontinuing lithium. The client threatens to hit another client. Which
comment by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
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, b. "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately."
c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help
you."
d. "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this
behavior?" - ANSWER ✔✔c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to
control yourself, we will help you."
This nursing diagnosis applies to a client experiencing acute mania:
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to insufficient
caloric intake and hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4
days. What is an appropriate outcome for this client?
a. ask staff for assistance with feeding within 4 days.
b. drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink each day.
c. consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at mealtime within 1
week.
d. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex within 1 week
while on the
psychiatric unit. - ANSWER ✔✔b. drink six servings of a high-calorie,
high-protein drink each day.
3, Unit 7. 2026 Exam Questions
and Answers | 100% Pass
A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on
official government websites and inviting politicians to join social
networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of
mania are evident?
a. Increased muscle tension and anxiety
b. Vegetative signs and poor grooming
,c. Poor judgment and hyperactivity
d. Cognitive deficits and paranoia - ANSWER ✔✔c. Poor judgment
and hyperactivity
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a red leotard and
bright scarves. The client twirls and shadow boxes. The client says gaily,
"Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the
nurse document the client's mood?
a. Euphoric
b. Irritable
c. Suspicious
d. Confident - ANSWER ✔✔a. Euphoric
A person was directing traffic on a busy street, rapidly shouting, "To
work, you jerk, for perks" and making obscene gestures at cars. The
person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. Which assessment findings will
have priority concern for this client's plan of care?
a. Insulting, aggressive behavior
,b. Pressured speech and grandiosity
c. Hyperactivity; not eating and sleeping
d. Poor concentration and decision making - ANSWER ✔✔c.
Hyperactivity; not eating and sleeping
A client diagnosed with acute mania has distributed pamphlets about a
new business venture on a street corner for 2 days. Which nursing
diagnosis has priority?
a. Risk for injury
b. Ineffective coping
c. Impaired social interaction
d. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management - ANSWER ✔✔a.
Risk for injury
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after
discontinuing lithium. The client threatens to hit another client. Which
comment by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
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, b. "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately."
c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help
you."
d. "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this
behavior?" - ANSWER ✔✔c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to
control yourself, we will help you."
This nursing diagnosis applies to a client experiencing acute mania:
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to insufficient
caloric intake and hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4
days. What is an appropriate outcome for this client?
a. ask staff for assistance with feeding within 4 days.
b. drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink each day.
c. consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at mealtime within 1
week.
d. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex within 1 week
while on the
psychiatric unit. - ANSWER ✔✔b. drink six servings of a high-calorie,
high-protein drink each day.
