N322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Practice Questions & Answers(GRATED A)

A mature, professional couple plans a large wedding in a city 100 miles from their home. Which response is most likely to be associated with this experience? A. Distress B. Eustress C. Acute stress D. Depersonalization -ANSWER B. Eustress A college student has been experiencing significant stress associated with academic demands. Last month, the student began attending yoga sessions three times a week. Which outcome indicates this activity has been successful? A. The student reports improved feelings of well-being. B. The student increases use of caffeine to enhance concentration. C. The student reports, "Now I am sleeping about 10 hours every day." D. The student says, "I withdrew from two courses to reduce my academic load." -ANSWER A. The student reports improved feelings of well-being. An adult required a heart transplant 5 years ago. Multiple medical complications followed, resulting in persistent irritability, depression, and insomnia. The adult's spouse says, "I've walked on eggshells for five years, never knowing when something else will go wrong." What is the nurse's priority intervention regarding the spouse? A. Explore the spouse's feelings, showing care and compassion. B. Encourage the spouse to attend a community support group. C. Teach stress reduction and relaxation techniques to the spouse. D. Refer the spouse to the primary care provider or health assessment. -ANSWER D. Refer the spouse to the primary care provider or health assessment. A veteran of the war in Afghanistan tells the nurse, "Everyday, something happens that makes me feel like I'm still there. My family has grown impatient with me. They say it's time for me to move on from that time in my life but I can't." What is the nurse's first priority? A. Assess the veteran for suicide risk. B. Refer the veteran for specialized mental health services. C. Assess the veteran for evidence of traumatic brain injury. D. Refer the veteran's family to a posttraumatic stress disorder group. -ANSWER A. Assess the veteran for suicide risk. An individual lives in a community adjacent to a military base. Loud jets fly overhead mul