ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING EXAM WITH
CORRECT 80+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTRY ANALYZED ANSWERS
(ACTUAL EXAM) ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST 2024
The nurse is assisting in a group therapy session. During this session the members are identifying tasks
and boundaries. The nurse understands that these activities are characteristic of which stage of group
development? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Beginning stage
The nurse is gathering data from a client in crisis. When determining the client's perception of the
precipitating event that led to the crisis, the most appropriate question to ask is which? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-"What leads you to seek help now?"
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who continually cleans the bathroom becomes
enraged with the roommate for using the bar of bathing soap for cleaning the bathroom. The client
begins to yell and slaps the roommate. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Remove both clients to a separate, safe location.
A client experiencing a severe major depressive episode is unable to address activities of daily living. The
appropriate nursing intervention is which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Feed, bathe, and dress the
client as needed until the client can perform these activities independently.
A client in the mental health unit engages in repeated hand washing throughout the day. The nurse
understands that these repetitive behaviors develop for which reason? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The client is unconsciously attempting to control unpleasant thoughts or feelings.
While providing one-to-one supervision, a client who attempted suicide tells the nurse, "I can never do
anything right. I'm such a loser. It didn't even work when I tried to kill myself." Which is the appropriate
nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"You don't think you can ever do anything right?"
A client is admitted to the psychiatric nursing unit. When collecting data from the client, the nurse notes
that the client was admitted on an involuntary status. Based on this type of admission, the nurse expects
which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The client presents a harm to self.
, The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group
when the nurse hears the wife say which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"I no longer feel that I
deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on me."
The nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease and should expect
to observe which behaviors in this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Misplacing a valuable object, Difficulty coming up with the right word
The psychiatric nurse is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The neighbor says to the nurse,
"How is Carol doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic every week." Which is the
appropriate nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"I cannot discuss any client situation
with you."
A woman comes into the emergency department following an assault. She presents with
hyperventilation, pacing, rapid speech, and headache. The nurse correctly determines that the client is
experiencing which level of anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe
The nurse notices a "paranoid stare" during a conversation with the client diagnosed with posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). The client then begins to fidget and gets up to pace around the room. Which
action by the nurse would be most beneficial? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Share the observation
with the client and help the client recognize his or her feelings.
The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client being admitted to the nursing unit who has attempted
suicide. Which priority nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-One-to-one suicide precautions
The nurse working in the long-term care facility understands which concept related to depression in the
older client? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Depression in the older client is often undertreated.
The nurse reviews the plan of care for a suicidal client admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes
documentation of the client's loss of a spouse, which occurred several years ago. The client progresses
well and is approaching discharge. Which is an appropriate goal for this client's care? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The client verbalizes stages of grief and plans to attend a community grief group.
CORRECT 80+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTRY ANALYZED ANSWERS
(ACTUAL EXAM) ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST 2024
The nurse is assisting in a group therapy session. During this session the members are identifying tasks
and boundaries. The nurse understands that these activities are characteristic of which stage of group
development? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Beginning stage
The nurse is gathering data from a client in crisis. When determining the client's perception of the
precipitating event that led to the crisis, the most appropriate question to ask is which? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-"What leads you to seek help now?"
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who continually cleans the bathroom becomes
enraged with the roommate for using the bar of bathing soap for cleaning the bathroom. The client
begins to yell and slaps the roommate. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Remove both clients to a separate, safe location.
A client experiencing a severe major depressive episode is unable to address activities of daily living. The
appropriate nursing intervention is which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Feed, bathe, and dress the
client as needed until the client can perform these activities independently.
A client in the mental health unit engages in repeated hand washing throughout the day. The nurse
understands that these repetitive behaviors develop for which reason? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The client is unconsciously attempting to control unpleasant thoughts or feelings.
While providing one-to-one supervision, a client who attempted suicide tells the nurse, "I can never do
anything right. I'm such a loser. It didn't even work when I tried to kill myself." Which is the appropriate
nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"You don't think you can ever do anything right?"
A client is admitted to the psychiatric nursing unit. When collecting data from the client, the nurse notes
that the client was admitted on an involuntary status. Based on this type of admission, the nurse expects
which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The client presents a harm to self.
, The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group
when the nurse hears the wife say which? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"I no longer feel that I
deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on me."
The nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease and should expect
to observe which behaviors in this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Misplacing a valuable object, Difficulty coming up with the right word
The psychiatric nurse is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The neighbor says to the nurse,
"How is Carol doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic every week." Which is the
appropriate nursing response? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"I cannot discuss any client situation
with you."
A woman comes into the emergency department following an assault. She presents with
hyperventilation, pacing, rapid speech, and headache. The nurse correctly determines that the client is
experiencing which level of anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe
The nurse notices a "paranoid stare" during a conversation with the client diagnosed with posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). The client then begins to fidget and gets up to pace around the room. Which
action by the nurse would be most beneficial? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Share the observation
with the client and help the client recognize his or her feelings.
The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client being admitted to the nursing unit who has attempted
suicide. Which priority nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-One-to-one suicide precautions
The nurse working in the long-term care facility understands which concept related to depression in the
older client? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Depression in the older client is often undertreated.
The nurse reviews the plan of care for a suicidal client admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes
documentation of the client's loss of a spouse, which occurred several years ago. The client progresses
well and is approaching discharge. Which is an appropriate goal for this client's care? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The client verbalizes stages of grief and plans to attend a community grief group.
