PN Mental Health Online Practice 2026 B questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations with a client who has enrolled
in a smoking cessation course. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the information?
- correct answer "I will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette."
A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship?
- correct answer promote the development of problem solving skills
A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an improvement
in the client's condition? Select all that apply.
- correct answer Sodium
Potassium
BMI
Bowel movement
BUN
Skin temperature
Heart rate
, A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive disorder (MDD). The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is at an increased risk for the development of MDD?
- correct answer A client who just gave birth
Clients who just gave birth or are in the early postpartum period are at an increased risk for developing
MDD or postpartum depression.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory
tests should the nurse monitor?
- correct answer Sodium
A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client. Which of the following questions should the
nurse include to gather psychosocial information?
- correct answer "do you have a hobby that you enjoy"
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most
likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the
nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
- correct answer
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
- correct answer conduct an abnormal involuntary movement scale test.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription
for buspirone. Which of the following statements should the nurse identity as an indication that the
client understands the information?
- correct answer "I should expect my symptoms to improve in about 2 to 4 weeks."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia about home safety.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- correct answer Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations with a client who has enrolled
in a smoking cessation course. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the information?
- correct answer "I will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette."
A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the nurse-client
relationship?
- correct answer promote the development of problem solving skills
A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an improvement
in the client's condition? Select all that apply.
- correct answer Sodium
Potassium
BMI
Bowel movement
BUN
Skin temperature
Heart rate
, A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive disorder (MDD). The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is at an increased risk for the development of MDD?
- correct answer A client who just gave birth
Clients who just gave birth or are in the early postpartum period are at an increased risk for developing
MDD or postpartum depression.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory
tests should the nurse monitor?
- correct answer Sodium
A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client. Which of the following questions should the
nurse include to gather psychosocial information?
- correct answer "do you have a hobby that you enjoy"
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most
likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the
nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
- correct answer
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
- correct answer conduct an abnormal involuntary movement scale test.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription
for buspirone. Which of the following statements should the nurse identity as an indication that the
client understands the information?
- correct answer "I should expect my symptoms to improve in about 2 to 4 weeks."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia about home safety.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- correct answer Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
