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MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!!
The nurse observes a client pacing in the hall. Which
statement by the nurse may help the client recognize his
anxiety?
A. "I guess you're worried about something, aren't you?
b. "Can I get you some medication to help calm you?"
c. "Have you been pacing for a long time?"
d. "I notice that you're pacing. How are you feeling?" -
ANSWER-D. "I notice that you're pacing. How are you
feeling?"
By acknowledging the observed behavior and asking the
client to express his feelings the nurse can best assist the
client to become aware of his anxiety.
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder is hospitalized
on an inpatient unit. Which nursing response is most
therapeutic?
A. Accepting the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors
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B. Challenging the client's obsessive-compulsive
behaviors
C. Preventing the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors
D. Rejecting the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors -
ANSWER-A. Accepting the client's obsessive-compulsive
behaviors
A client with obsessive-compulsive behavior uses this
behavior to decrease anxiety. Accepting this behavior as
the client's attempt to feel secure is therapeutic. When a
specific treatment plan is developed, other nursing
responses may also be acceptable.
Options B, C, and D: The remaining answer choices will
increase the client's anxiety and therefore are
inappropriate.
A client who abuses alcohol and cocaine tells a nurse that
he only uses substances because of his stressful marriage
and difficult job. Which defense mechanisms is this client
using?
A. Displacement
B. Projection
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C. Rationalization
D. Sublimation - ANSWER-C. Rationalization
Rationalization is the defense mechanism that involves
offering excuses for maladaptive behavior. The client is
defending his substance abuse by providing reasons
related to life stressors. This is a common defense
mechanism used by clients with substance abuse
problems.
An 11-year-old child diagnosed with conduct disorder is
admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment. Which of the
following behaviors would the nurse assess?
A. Restlessness, short attention span, hyperactivity
B. Physical aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance
disregard for the rights of others
C. Deterioration in social functioning, excessive anxiety,
and worry, bizarre behavior
D. Sadness, poor appetite and sleeplessness, loss of
interest in activities - ANSWER-B. Physical
aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance disregard for the
rights of others
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Physical aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance, and a
disregard for the rights of others are common behaviors in
clients with conduct disorders.
The nurse provides a referral to Alcoholics Anonymous to
a client who describes a 20-year history of alcohol abuse.
The primary function of this group is to:
A. Encourage the use of a 12-step program.
B. Help members maintain sobriety.
C. Provide fellowship among members.
D. Teach positive coping mechanisms. - ANSWER-B.
Help members maintain sobriety.
The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to help
members achieve and maintain sobriety.
Options A, C, and D: Although each of the remaining
answer choices may be an outcome of attendance at
Alcoholics Anonymous, the primary purpose is directed
toward sobriety of members.
A client with panic disorder experiences an acute attack
while the nurse is completing an admission assessment.
MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!!
The nurse observes a client pacing in the hall. Which
statement by the nurse may help the client recognize his
anxiety?
A. "I guess you're worried about something, aren't you?
b. "Can I get you some medication to help calm you?"
c. "Have you been pacing for a long time?"
d. "I notice that you're pacing. How are you feeling?" -
ANSWER-D. "I notice that you're pacing. How are you
feeling?"
By acknowledging the observed behavior and asking the
client to express his feelings the nurse can best assist the
client to become aware of his anxiety.
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder is hospitalized
on an inpatient unit. Which nursing response is most
therapeutic?
A. Accepting the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors
,2|Page
B. Challenging the client's obsessive-compulsive
behaviors
C. Preventing the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors
D. Rejecting the client's obsessive-compulsive behaviors -
ANSWER-A. Accepting the client's obsessive-compulsive
behaviors
A client with obsessive-compulsive behavior uses this
behavior to decrease anxiety. Accepting this behavior as
the client's attempt to feel secure is therapeutic. When a
specific treatment plan is developed, other nursing
responses may also be acceptable.
Options B, C, and D: The remaining answer choices will
increase the client's anxiety and therefore are
inappropriate.
A client who abuses alcohol and cocaine tells a nurse that
he only uses substances because of his stressful marriage
and difficult job. Which defense mechanisms is this client
using?
A. Displacement
B. Projection
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C. Rationalization
D. Sublimation - ANSWER-C. Rationalization
Rationalization is the defense mechanism that involves
offering excuses for maladaptive behavior. The client is
defending his substance abuse by providing reasons
related to life stressors. This is a common defense
mechanism used by clients with substance abuse
problems.
An 11-year-old child diagnosed with conduct disorder is
admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment. Which of the
following behaviors would the nurse assess?
A. Restlessness, short attention span, hyperactivity
B. Physical aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance
disregard for the rights of others
C. Deterioration in social functioning, excessive anxiety,
and worry, bizarre behavior
D. Sadness, poor appetite and sleeplessness, loss of
interest in activities - ANSWER-B. Physical
aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance disregard for the
rights of others
, 4|Page
Physical aggressiveness, low-stress tolerance, and a
disregard for the rights of others are common behaviors in
clients with conduct disorders.
The nurse provides a referral to Alcoholics Anonymous to
a client who describes a 20-year history of alcohol abuse.
The primary function of this group is to:
A. Encourage the use of a 12-step program.
B. Help members maintain sobriety.
C. Provide fellowship among members.
D. Teach positive coping mechanisms. - ANSWER-B.
Help members maintain sobriety.
The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to help
members achieve and maintain sobriety.
Options A, C, and D: Although each of the remaining
answer choices may be an outcome of attendance at
Alcoholics Anonymous, the primary purpose is directed
toward sobriety of members.
A client with panic disorder experiences an acute attack
while the nurse is completing an admission assessment.
