NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
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The patient you are assigned unexpectedly suffers a
cardiac arrest. During this emergency situation, your body
will produce a large amount of:
a. carbon dioxide.
b. growth hormone.
c. epinephrine
d. aldosterone - ANSWER-C
Chapter 10 - ANSWER---------
Don, a 49-year-old male, is admitted for inpatient alcohol
detoxification. He is cachexic, has multiple scabs on his
arms and legs, and has lower extremity edema. An
appropriate nursing diagnosis for Donald along with an
expected outcome is:
a) risk for injury/ remains free from injury
b) ineffective denial/ accepts responsibility for behavior
,c) nutrition: less than body requirements/ maintains
nutrient intake for metabolic needs
d) risk for suicide/ expresses feelings, plans for the future -
ANSWER-C
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - ANSWER-c
Jackson has suffered from migraine headaches all of his
life. Fatima, his nurse practitioner, suspects muscle
tension as a trigger for his headaches. Fatima teaches him
a technique that promotes relaxation by using:
a. Biofeedback
b. Guided imagery
c. Deep breathing
, d. Progressive muscle relaxation
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - ANSWER-d
Hugo is 21 and diagnosed with schizophrenia. His history
includes significant turmoil as child and adolescent. Hugo
reports his father was abusive and routinely beat him, all
of his siblings, and his mother. Hugo's early exposure to
stress most likely:
a. Made him resilient to stressful situations
b. Increased his future vulnerability to psychiatric disorders
latest 2025/2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES FOR
GUARANTEED PASS|||ALREADY
GRADED A+
The patient you are assigned unexpectedly suffers a
cardiac arrest. During this emergency situation, your body
will produce a large amount of:
a. carbon dioxide.
b. growth hormone.
c. epinephrine
d. aldosterone - ANSWER-C
Chapter 10 - ANSWER---------
Don, a 49-year-old male, is admitted for inpatient alcohol
detoxification. He is cachexic, has multiple scabs on his
arms and legs, and has lower extremity edema. An
appropriate nursing diagnosis for Donald along with an
expected outcome is:
a) risk for injury/ remains free from injury
b) ineffective denial/ accepts responsibility for behavior
,c) nutrition: less than body requirements/ maintains
nutrient intake for metabolic needs
d) risk for suicide/ expresses feelings, plans for the future -
ANSWER-C
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - ANSWER-c
Jackson has suffered from migraine headaches all of his
life. Fatima, his nurse practitioner, suspects muscle
tension as a trigger for his headaches. Fatima teaches him
a technique that promotes relaxation by using:
a. Biofeedback
b. Guided imagery
c. Deep breathing
, d. Progressive muscle relaxation
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - ANSWER-d
Hugo is 21 and diagnosed with schizophrenia. His history
includes significant turmoil as child and adolescent. Hugo
reports his father was abusive and routinely beat him, all
of his siblings, and his mother. Hugo's early exposure to
stress most likely:
a. Made him resilient to stressful situations
b. Increased his future vulnerability to psychiatric disorders
