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NR 326 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2024/ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/NR326 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2024-
2025/NEWEST VERSION!
A 6-year-old patient is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a diagnosis of attention
deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When teaching the parents about this medication,
which nursing statement explains how Ritalin works?
A. Ritalins sedation side effect assists children by decreasing their energy level.
B. How Ritalin works is unknown. Although it is a stimulant, it does combat the
symptoms of ADHD.
C. Ritalin helps the child focus by decreasing the amount of dopamine in the basal
ganglia and neuron synapse.
D. Ritalin decreases hyperactivity by increasing serotonin levels.
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> B
A child diagnosed with ADHD had this nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction
related to excessive neuronal activity as evidence by aggression and demanding
behavior with peers. Which finding indicates the plan for care was effective?
A. The child has improved ability to identity anxiety inducing situations
B. The child has increases expressiveness in communication with others.
C. The child shows increased responsiveness to authority figures.
D.The child engages in cooperative play with other children
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> D
A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is having difficulty
,completing homework assignments. What information should the nursing attendant
include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?
A. The parents should isolate the child when completing homework to improve focus.
B. The parents should withhold privileges if homework is not completed within a 2-hour
period.
C. The parents should divide the homework task into smaller steps and provide
anactivity break.
D. The parents should administer an extra dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) prior to
homework.
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> C
A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has the nursing diagnosis of disturbed
personal identity. Which outcome would best address this patients diagnosis?
A. The patient will name own body parts as separate from others by day 5.
B. The patient will establish a means of communicating personal needs by
discharge.
C. The patient will initiate social interactions with caregivers by day 4.
D.The patient will not harm self or others by discharge.
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> A
A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The distraught mother cries
out, Im such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this? Which nursing reply is most
appropriate?
A. Researchers really dont know what causes autistic disorder, but the relationship
between autistic disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome is being explored.
,B. Poor parenting doesnt cause autism. Research has shown that abnormalities
in brainstructure and/or function are to blame. This is beyond your control.
C. Research has shown that the mother appears to play a greater role in the
development of this disorder than the father.
D. Lack of early infant bonding with the mother has shown to be a cause of autistic
disorder. Did you breastfeed or bottle-feed? RIGHT ANSWER:->>> B
A patient at the mental health clinic tells the case manager, "I can't think about
living another day, but don't tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are
obligated to protect my confidentiality." Which case manager response is most
appropriate?
A. "The treatment team is composed of many specialists who are working to
improveyour ability to function. Sharing this information with the team is
critical to your care."
B. "Let's discuss steps that will resolve negative lifestyle choices that may have
increased your suicidal risk."
C. "You seem to be preoccupied with self. You should concentrate on hope for the
future."
D. "This information is secure with me because of patient confidentiality."
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> A
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hospitalized owing to an exacerbation of
psychosis related to non-adherence with antipsychotic medications. Which level of care
does the patient's hospitalization reflect?
A. Primary prevention level of care
B. Secondary prevention level of
, care
C. Tertiary prevention level of care
C. Case management level of care
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> B
A patient who has been raped is crying, pacing, and cursing her attacker in an
emergency department. Which behavioral defense should a nursing attendant
recognize?
A. Controlled response pattern.
B. Compounded rape reaction.
C. Expressed response
pattern.
D. Silent rape reaction.
RIGHT ANSWER:->>> C
A patient who is in a severely abusive relationship is admitted to a psychiatric inpatient
unit. The patient fears for her life. A staff nursing attendant asks, Why doesn't she just
leave him? Which is the nursing supervisors most appropriate reply?
A. These patients don't know life any other way, and change is not an option until
theyhave improved insight.
B. These patients have limited skills and few vocational abilities to be able to make it
ontheir own.
C. These patients often have a lack of financial independence to support themselves
andtheir children, and most have religious beliefs prohibiting divorce and separation.
D. These patients are paralyzed into inaction by a combination of physical
threats and asense of powerlessness. RIGHT ANSWER:->>> D
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