NUR2459 Exam 3 V2 | NUR 2459 Mental and
Behavioral Health Nursing Exam Q&A |
Rasmussen University
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This study guide is intended to provide comprehensive preparation for behavioral health nursing
assessments related to addiction nursing care, behavioral disorders, and advanced
psychiatric interventions. The content reflects practical psychiatric nursing concepts commonly
tested in nursing examinations.
This version contains realistic exam-style questions designed to strengthen understanding of
psychiatric crises, addiction treatment strategies, and therapeutic nursing management. Detailed
expert explanations support concept mastery and practical psychiatric nursing application.
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The Exam Covers:
• Withdrawal symptom management
• Co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Violence prevention strategies
• Personality disorder interventions
• Group therapy concepts
• Community mental health services
• Recovery-oriented psychiatric care
• Therapeutic behavioral interventions
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1. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect between 6 to 12 hours after the last drink?
A. Visual hallucinations and seizures
B. Bradycardia and hypotension
,C. Severe respiratory depression
D. Tremors and tachycardia
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Early symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, occurring within 6 to 12
hours, typically include tremors, tachycardia, anxiety, and diaphoresis. Hallucinations and
seizures usually occur later.
2. A client is admitted for opioid detoxification. Which medication should the nurse anticipate
administering to help manage the physical symptoms of withdrawal?
A. Naloxone
B. Disulfiram
C. Clonidine
D. Bupropion
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Clonidine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that helps reduce the
autonomic hyperactivity associated with opioid withdrawal, such as diarrhea and
tachycardia. Naloxone is for overdose.
3. Which behavior is most characteristic of a client diagnosed with Borderline Personality
Disorder?
A. Social isolation and lack of interest in relationships
, B. Extreme perfectionism and preoccupation with order
C. Suspicion and distrust of others without justification
D. Splitting and unstable, intense relationships
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Splitting, or viewing people as all good or all bad, is a hallmark
defense mechanism in Borderline Personality Disorder, often leading to volatile and
unstable relationships.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for possible cocaine toxicity. Which clinical finding should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Cardiac arrhythmias
B. Respiratory rate of 10/min
C. Pupillary constriction
D. Extreme somnolence
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that causes significant sympathetic
nervous system activation, putting the client at high risk for tachycardia, hypertension, and
potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Behavioral Health Nursing Exam Q&A |
Rasmussen University
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This study guide is intended to provide comprehensive preparation for behavioral health nursing
assessments related to addiction nursing care, behavioral disorders, and advanced
psychiatric interventions. The content reflects practical psychiatric nursing concepts commonly
tested in nursing examinations.
This version contains realistic exam-style questions designed to strengthen understanding of
psychiatric crises, addiction treatment strategies, and therapeutic nursing management. Detailed
expert explanations support concept mastery and practical psychiatric nursing application.
════════════════════════════════════
The Exam Covers:
• Withdrawal symptom management
• Co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Violence prevention strategies
• Personality disorder interventions
• Group therapy concepts
• Community mental health services
• Recovery-oriented psychiatric care
• Therapeutic behavioral interventions
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1. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect between 6 to 12 hours after the last drink?
A. Visual hallucinations and seizures
B. Bradycardia and hypotension
,C. Severe respiratory depression
D. Tremors and tachycardia
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Early symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, occurring within 6 to 12
hours, typically include tremors, tachycardia, anxiety, and diaphoresis. Hallucinations and
seizures usually occur later.
2. A client is admitted for opioid detoxification. Which medication should the nurse anticipate
administering to help manage the physical symptoms of withdrawal?
A. Naloxone
B. Disulfiram
C. Clonidine
D. Bupropion
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Clonidine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that helps reduce the
autonomic hyperactivity associated with opioid withdrawal, such as diarrhea and
tachycardia. Naloxone is for overdose.
3. Which behavior is most characteristic of a client diagnosed with Borderline Personality
Disorder?
A. Social isolation and lack of interest in relationships
, B. Extreme perfectionism and preoccupation with order
C. Suspicion and distrust of others without justification
D. Splitting and unstable, intense relationships
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Splitting, or viewing people as all good or all bad, is a hallmark
defense mechanism in Borderline Personality Disorder, often leading to volatile and
unstable relationships.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for possible cocaine toxicity. Which clinical finding should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Cardiac arrhythmias
B. Respiratory rate of 10/min
C. Pupillary constriction
D. Extreme somnolence
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that causes significant sympathetic
nervous system activation, putting the client at high risk for tachycardia, hypertension, and
potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
