Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Exam Chapter 9(2025)
comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) 2025-2026 TEST
The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
A nursing instructor is teaching students about the purpose of using the
nursing process in the care of psychiatric patients. Which of the following
statements by the student indicates that learning has occurred?
A. The nursing process is a method for interviewing the patient in a systematic
way.
B. The nursing process is used to assist patients to adapt successfully to
stressors within the environment.
C. The nursing process is used to provide support for the psychiatric
diagnosis.
D. The nursing process is used primarily to minimize allegations of
negligence.
ANS: B
The nursing process is a method for nursing care delivery in which the patient's
unhealthy responses are identified and interventions are planned, which are
designed to assist the patient to adapt more successfully in their environment.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Evaluation | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
A client is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. In order to maximize
the learning process prior to discharge teaching, which assessment should be
performed by the nurse?
A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
B. Assessing and documenting the client's vital signs
C. Assessing suicide risk
D. Assessing availability of support systems
ANS: A
Anxiety at a moderate or higher level will interfere with the learning process.
,KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, a nurse is teaching
an adult depressed patient with a cochlear implant about medications. Which
modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this
client?
A. Using repetition
B. Speaking directly face-to-face
C. Employing the use of sign language
D. Providing large-print materials
ANS: B
Speaking face-to-face is an appropriate way to teach individuals with alterations in
hearing.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Implementation | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
A client who has slept 6 hours the previous night reports this to the assigned
psychiatric nurse. What should be the initial nursing action to address this
situation?
A. Provide warm milk and a backrub.
B. Give a sleep medication.
C. Hold a relaxation group before bedtime.
D. Review the client's normal sleep pattern.
ANS: D
In the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse collects comprehensive
health data that are pertinent to the client's health or situation. In this situation the
nurse must initially determine the client's normal sleep patterns in order to evaluate if
a true problem exists.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Analysis | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
An instructor overhears a student say, "That family seems to disagree more
than agree. The family seems to be dysfunctional." To further assess the
, family's situation, which would be an appropriate instructor reply?
A. "Families who disagree can be a challenge to the treatment team."
B. "You seem very critical of the family. Do you believe that you are unable to
help them?"
C. "Let's bring the family in for an educational session to improve their
communication."
D. "What appears to trigger family disagreements?"
ANS: D
In the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse collects comprehensive
health data that are pertinent to the client's health or situation. In this situation, prior
to intervening with this family, the nurse needs further information about the cause of
family conflicts.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which nursing response would be appropriately used in the evaluation phase
of the nursing process?
A. "If I were in your situation, I would not repeat a behavior that has caused
problems."
B. "What do you think needs changing, and what do you want to do
differently?"
C. "What exactly will it take to carry out your plan, and what else do you need
to do?"
D. "It sounds like you're saying this new approach is working for you."
ANS: D
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the nurse and the client evaluate
progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Evaluation | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Which data-gathering technique is employed during the assessment phase of
the nursing process?
A. Asking the client to rate mood after administering an antidepressant
B. Asking the client to verbalize understanding of previously explained unit
comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) 2025-2026 TEST
The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
A nursing instructor is teaching students about the purpose of using the
nursing process in the care of psychiatric patients. Which of the following
statements by the student indicates that learning has occurred?
A. The nursing process is a method for interviewing the patient in a systematic
way.
B. The nursing process is used to assist patients to adapt successfully to
stressors within the environment.
C. The nursing process is used to provide support for the psychiatric
diagnosis.
D. The nursing process is used primarily to minimize allegations of
negligence.
ANS: B
The nursing process is a method for nursing care delivery in which the patient's
unhealthy responses are identified and interventions are planned, which are
designed to assist the patient to adapt more successfully in their environment.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Evaluation | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
A client is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. In order to maximize
the learning process prior to discharge teaching, which assessment should be
performed by the nurse?
A. Assessing the client's level of anxiety
B. Assessing and documenting the client's vital signs
C. Assessing suicide risk
D. Assessing availability of support systems
ANS: A
Anxiety at a moderate or higher level will interfere with the learning process.
,KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, a nurse is teaching
an adult depressed patient with a cochlear implant about medications. Which
modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this
client?
A. Using repetition
B. Speaking directly face-to-face
C. Employing the use of sign language
D. Providing large-print materials
ANS: B
Speaking face-to-face is an appropriate way to teach individuals with alterations in
hearing.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Implementation | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
A client who has slept 6 hours the previous night reports this to the assigned
psychiatric nurse. What should be the initial nursing action to address this
situation?
A. Provide warm milk and a backrub.
B. Give a sleep medication.
C. Hold a relaxation group before bedtime.
D. Review the client's normal sleep pattern.
ANS: D
In the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse collects comprehensive
health data that are pertinent to the client's health or situation. In this situation the
nurse must initially determine the client's normal sleep patterns in order to evaluate if
a true problem exists.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Analysis | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
An instructor overhears a student say, "That family seems to disagree more
than agree. The family seems to be dysfunctional." To further assess the
, family's situation, which would be an appropriate instructor reply?
A. "Families who disagree can be a challenge to the treatment team."
B. "You seem very critical of the family. Do you believe that you are unable to
help them?"
C. "Let's bring the family in for an educational session to improve their
communication."
D. "What appears to trigger family disagreements?"
ANS: D
In the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse collects comprehensive
health data that are pertinent to the client's health or situation. In this situation, prior
to intervening with this family, the nurse needs further information about the cause of
family conflicts.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which nursing response would be appropriately used in the evaluation phase
of the nursing process?
A. "If I were in your situation, I would not repeat a behavior that has caused
problems."
B. "What do you think needs changing, and what do you want to do
differently?"
C. "What exactly will it take to carry out your plan, and what else do you need
to do?"
D. "It sounds like you're saying this new approach is working for you."
ANS: D
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the nurse and the client evaluate
progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Evaluation | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Which data-gathering technique is employed during the assessment phase of
the nursing process?
A. Asking the client to rate mood after administering an antidepressant
B. Asking the client to verbalize understanding of previously explained unit
