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NUR2459 MeNtal HealtH 2025/2026 eXaM WItH coMpReHeNsIve QUestIoNs aND sURe veRIFIeD solUtIoNs 100% (Most FReQUeNtlY testeD) GRaDeD at a+ scoRe sURe GUaRaNteeD pass!! 1. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client continues to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing intervention? A. Explain alternative interventions are available for back pain B. Confront the client with the negative findings that have been determined C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress D. Tell the client that there is no cause for the pain except for emotional concerns - ANSWER C. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and redirect to coping skills for stress 2. A 16 year old is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. This condition is often manifested by what behavior. A. Physical aggression in violation of others B. Compassion C. Yelling and name calling - ANSWER A. Physical aggression in violation of others 3. The nurse is caring for a client with ADHD. The child has been prescribed methylphenidate. Which of the following symptoms are side effects the nurse will monitor for? SATA A. Sedation B. Headache C. Decreased appetitie D. Decreased blood pressure E. Insomnia - ANSWER B. Headache C. Decreased appetitie E. Insomnia 4. While caring for a teenage client with ADHD who is at high risk for self-harm due to poor judgment, high-risk taking behaviors, impulsivity. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? A. Develop a no harm contract with the client and encourage participation in all unit activties B. Schedule a regular nurse client session daily to discuss daily goals C. Have the client sit within direct line of sight with the staff only during mealtimes D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:!1observation at all times. - ANSWER D. Have a staff member assigned for 1:1 observation at all times. 5. Which of the following statements by the nurse, who cares for children with psychiatric disorders, is a concern? A. Since I have been caring for this child, he has become less agitated. B. When a child becomes violent, I also need to protect the other children C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing D. I have to be careful not to become attached and show favoritism - ANSWER C. I know exactly how the child feels since I went through the same thing 6. A child diagnosed with ODD begins to yell at staff members when asked to leave group therapy because of inappropriate behaviors. Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate. A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli B. Institute seclusion following the facilities protocol C. Allow the child to remain in group therapy and continue to monitor D. Assist the child in recognizing how to separate feelings from reactions - ANSWER A. Accompany the child to a quiet area to decrease eternal stimuli 7. When planning the care of a 6 year old child diagnosed with ODD, the nurse should include which method of therapy? A. Mindfulness exercises B. Cognitive Therapy C. Behavior modification D. Emotive Therapy - ANSWER C. Behavior modification 8. A female client expresses to the nurse that she feels like she didn't do enough to prevent the loss of her father. Which of the following interventions should the nurse to address the clients feelings. A. Explain that this feeling is a pathological defense that will prevent the client from progressing through the stages of grief. B. Encourage the client to remain strong to suppose the other family members C. Review the circumstances of the loss and the reality that it could not be prevented. D. Role play the events and assist the client with understanding the decisons leading to the loss - ANSWER C. Review the circumstances of the loss and the reality that it could not be prevented. 9. The nurse observes a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa doing repeated, vigorous sit ups in her room. What is the most therapeutic intervention by the nurse? A. Allow the client to continue to exercise B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her C. Tell the client exercise is not allowed D. Restrict the client from her room - ANSWER B. Interrupt the routine and offer to walk with her 10. A client is prescribed diazepam PRN for panic disorder. Which of the following facts would cause the nurse to question the order? A. The client has been diagnosed with IBS B. The client states she is allergic to meperidine C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past D. Lithium Carbonate has also been prescibed - ANSWER C. The client has severe addiction problem in the past 11. The nurse is assessing the client in a fugue state. What assessment finding would the nurse recognize as most significant to a fugue state. A. Depersonalization episode B. History of childhood trauma C. Recent history of sever trauma D. Depressive Symptoms - ANSWER C. Recent history of sever trauma 12. A child is diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect? SATA A. Inability to express themselves B. Appropriate nonverbal communication C. Repetitive body movements D. Inability to maintain eye contact E. Hallucinations - ANSWER A. Inability to express themselves C. Repetitive body movements D. Inability to maintain eye contact 13. A client is admitted with a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder. Which question by the nurse indicates an understand of the essential feature of the disorder? A. Are you afraid of being alone? B. Do you find that you don't want praise for your accomplishments C. Do you feel awkward in social situations? D. Do you have problems expressing your feelings? - ANSWER A. Are you afraid of being alone? 14. A nurse is teaching a group of students about the risk factors and complications of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following complications should be stressed as the most serious. A. Increased risk of mortality B. Family relationships C. Depression D. Ineffective coping - ANSWER A. Increased risk of mortality 15. A child drowned while swimming in a local lake 2 years ago. Which behavior best indicates the child parent are mourning in an effective way? A. They throw flowers on the lake at each anniversary date of the accident B. They forbid their other children from going swimming C. They sealed their childs room and will not allow anyone too change it D. They keep a place set for the deceased child at the family dinner table - ANSWER A. They throw flowers on the lake at each anniversary date of the accident 16. A child diagnosed with ODD is spiteful, vindictive, and argumentative and has a history of aggressiveness towards others. Which of the following would be a priority nursing concern? A. impaired social skills during group therapy B. Ineffective coping in dealing with negative behaviors C. Poor impulse control leading towards violence of others D. Refusal to engage actively in the treatment plan - ANSWER C. Poor impulse control leading towards violence of others 17. A 4 year old child states to the nurse: "If i can make a big enough wish, my dad wont be dead anymore". What is the conclusion made by the nurse? A. The child is voicing thought that are normal for children this age B. The child is making up a story so sad feelings will not be as painful C. This is magical thinking, generally used by older children D. The child is repeasting something he heard other children say - ANSWER A. The child is voicing thought that are normal for children this age 18. A 79 year old client admitted that his daughter hits him while helping him dress each morning. Whats the appropriate nursing action? A. The family member is to be charged for this offense b. It is a requirement that he be removed for his safety C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper authority is informed D. A competency hearing must be scheduled for the client - ANSWER C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper authority is informed 19. The nurse is conducting a presentation for family members on personality disorders. What would be included in this presentation? A. Personality disorders only occur as a product of certain home environments B. Personality traits can be challenging to change C. Medications can quickly treat the problematic symptoms of personality disorders D. Stress has an impact on daily behaviors and attitudes E. Personality traits are formed early in life - ANSWER B. Personality traits can be challenging to change D. Stress has an impact on daily behaviors and attitudes E. Personality traits are formed early in life 20. A client is diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which question indicates the nurse understands the etiology related to this disorder? A. Do you struggle with control impulse B. Were your parents supportive of your endeavors C. Can you share the places that cause you fear D. Do you ever feel like your mind goes blank - ANSWER C. Can you share the places that cause you fear 21. A school-age child is talking with grandmother who is dying. What should the nurse to the child? A. Although she cannot hear you, she can feel your presence B. Even though she may not answer you, she can hear you C. Hold her hand since she probably can't hear you D. Talk loudly so she can hear you - ANSWER B. Even though she may not answer you, she can hear you 22. A client is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. She has a violent verbal and physically threatening outburst in the dayroom of the unit after the nurse explains she cannot smoke in the hospital. What is the priority action the nurse should take? A. Insist that she immediately give him the cigarettes B. Remove all the other clients from the dayroom to ensure safety C. Use a girm controlling approach in explaining the rules D. Call for help to restrain the client - ANSWER B. Remove all the other clients from the dayroom to ensure safety