Adult Health Theory Exam 1
Practice Questions With
Correct Answers (Module 1-3)
2025/2026
2 months ago, natasha's husband died suddenly and she has been
overwhelmed with grief. When natasha is subsequently diagnosed
with MDD her daughter Nadia makes which true statement?
Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a major
loss
Bereavement and depression are the same problem
Mourning is pathological and not normal behavior
Antidepressant meds will not help this type of depression - correct
answer-Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a
major loss
85 yr old pt has a score of 16 on the Braden scale. What should the
nurse include in the plan of care?
Implementing a 1-hr turning schedule with skin assessment
Elevating the head of bed to 90 degrees when the pt is supine
Continuing with weekly skin assessment with no special precautions
Placing a silicone foam dressing on the pt sacrum to prevent
breakdown - correct answer -Implementing a 1-hr turning schedule
with skin assessment
,A 40-yr-old male patient is alarmed about his recent diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes. Which of the man's actions best indicates a
problem-focused coping strategy?
Resolving to begin exercising three times weekly
Integrating meditation and guided imagery into his daily routine
Learning how to perform relaxation breathing effectively and
regularly
Gathering printed literature and online information about his new
diagnosis - correct answerResolving to begin exercising three times
weekly
A 72-year-old patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is
demonstrating behaviors associated with anxiety and has had
several falls lately and is reluctant to take medications as prescribed.
When his provider orders lorazepam, 1 mg PO bid, the nurse
questions the prescription based primarily on what fact?
The client may become addicted faster than younger patients.
The client is at risk for falls.
The client has a history of nonadherence with medications.
The client should be treated with cognitive therapies because of his
advanced age. - correct answerThe client is at risk for falls.
A black pt in the hospital and has 7 visitors present at all times.
Which of the following should RN do? - correct answerAllow the
visitors as long as they do not interfere with pt care and following
hospital policy and esp if it's part of their culture!
A characteristic of chronic illness is that it (select all that apply):
Has reversible pathologic changes
Has consistent, predictable clinical course
,Results in permanent deviation from normal
Associated with many stable and unstable phases
Always starts with an acute illness and then progresses slowly -
correct answerResults in permanent deviation from normal
Associated with many stable and unstable phases
A client admitted with major depression and suicidal ideation with a
plan to overdose is preparing for discharge and asks you, "Why did I
get a prescription for only 7 days of amitriptyline?" The nurse's
response is based on what fact?
Amitriptyline is very expensive, so the patient may have to buy fewer
at a time.
The goal is to see how the client responds to the first week of
medication to evaluate its effectiveness.
The health care provider wants to see whether any side effects occur
within the first week of administration.
Amitriptyline is lethal in overdose. - correct answer
A client frantically reports to the nurse that "You have got to help
me! Something terrible is happening. I can't think. My heart is
pounding, and my head is throbbing." The nurse should assess the
client's level of anxiety as
mild.
moderate.
severe
panic. - correct answersevere
A client with a stroke is unable to change positions in bed. Which
nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
Impaired skin integrity related to immobility
Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility
, Constipation related to immobility
Disturbed body image related to immobility - correct answerRisk for
impaired skin integrity related to immobility
A client, whose friend recently committed suicide, asks the nurse
about some ways to help cope with the stress regarding the event.
Which option should the nurse discuss with the client?
Isolation for a short time so that the pain isn't reinforced by
explaining her feelings over and over
Antianxiety medication to help her relax
Starting a hobby to keep her mind off the troubling event
Talking with friends and attending a loss support group - correct
answerTalking with friends and attending a loss support group
A client's daughter states, "My mother lives with me since my dad
died 6 months ago. For the past couple of months, every time I need
to leave the house for work or anything else, Mom becomes
extremely anxious and cries that something terrible is going to
happen to me. She seems OK except for these times, but it's
affecting my ability to go to work." This information supports that
the client may be experiencing which anxiety-related disorder?
Panic disorder
Adult separation anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Social anxiety disorder - correct answerAdult separation anxiety
disorder
A community health RN is hosting a heart disease event. Which
indicates the RN needs further teaching on disparities?
Practice Questions With
Correct Answers (Module 1-3)
2025/2026
2 months ago, natasha's husband died suddenly and she has been
overwhelmed with grief. When natasha is subsequently diagnosed
with MDD her daughter Nadia makes which true statement?
Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a major
loss
Bereavement and depression are the same problem
Mourning is pathological and not normal behavior
Antidepressant meds will not help this type of depression - correct
answer-Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a
major loss
85 yr old pt has a score of 16 on the Braden scale. What should the
nurse include in the plan of care?
Implementing a 1-hr turning schedule with skin assessment
Elevating the head of bed to 90 degrees when the pt is supine
Continuing with weekly skin assessment with no special precautions
Placing a silicone foam dressing on the pt sacrum to prevent
breakdown - correct answer -Implementing a 1-hr turning schedule
with skin assessment
,A 40-yr-old male patient is alarmed about his recent diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes. Which of the man's actions best indicates a
problem-focused coping strategy?
Resolving to begin exercising three times weekly
Integrating meditation and guided imagery into his daily routine
Learning how to perform relaxation breathing effectively and
regularly
Gathering printed literature and online information about his new
diagnosis - correct answerResolving to begin exercising three times
weekly
A 72-year-old patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is
demonstrating behaviors associated with anxiety and has had
several falls lately and is reluctant to take medications as prescribed.
When his provider orders lorazepam, 1 mg PO bid, the nurse
questions the prescription based primarily on what fact?
The client may become addicted faster than younger patients.
The client is at risk for falls.
The client has a history of nonadherence with medications.
The client should be treated with cognitive therapies because of his
advanced age. - correct answerThe client is at risk for falls.
A black pt in the hospital and has 7 visitors present at all times.
Which of the following should RN do? - correct answerAllow the
visitors as long as they do not interfere with pt care and following
hospital policy and esp if it's part of their culture!
A characteristic of chronic illness is that it (select all that apply):
Has reversible pathologic changes
Has consistent, predictable clinical course
,Results in permanent deviation from normal
Associated with many stable and unstable phases
Always starts with an acute illness and then progresses slowly -
correct answerResults in permanent deviation from normal
Associated with many stable and unstable phases
A client admitted with major depression and suicidal ideation with a
plan to overdose is preparing for discharge and asks you, "Why did I
get a prescription for only 7 days of amitriptyline?" The nurse's
response is based on what fact?
Amitriptyline is very expensive, so the patient may have to buy fewer
at a time.
The goal is to see how the client responds to the first week of
medication to evaluate its effectiveness.
The health care provider wants to see whether any side effects occur
within the first week of administration.
Amitriptyline is lethal in overdose. - correct answer
A client frantically reports to the nurse that "You have got to help
me! Something terrible is happening. I can't think. My heart is
pounding, and my head is throbbing." The nurse should assess the
client's level of anxiety as
mild.
moderate.
severe
panic. - correct answersevere
A client with a stroke is unable to change positions in bed. Which
nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
Impaired skin integrity related to immobility
Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility
, Constipation related to immobility
Disturbed body image related to immobility - correct answerRisk for
impaired skin integrity related to immobility
A client, whose friend recently committed suicide, asks the nurse
about some ways to help cope with the stress regarding the event.
Which option should the nurse discuss with the client?
Isolation for a short time so that the pain isn't reinforced by
explaining her feelings over and over
Antianxiety medication to help her relax
Starting a hobby to keep her mind off the troubling event
Talking with friends and attending a loss support group - correct
answerTalking with friends and attending a loss support group
A client's daughter states, "My mother lives with me since my dad
died 6 months ago. For the past couple of months, every time I need
to leave the house for work or anything else, Mom becomes
extremely anxious and cries that something terrible is going to
happen to me. She seems OK except for these times, but it's
affecting my ability to go to work." This information supports that
the client may be experiencing which anxiety-related disorder?
Panic disorder
Adult separation anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Social anxiety disorder - correct answerAdult separation anxiety
disorder
A community health RN is hosting a heart disease event. Which
indicates the RN needs further teaching on disparities?
