NSG 3160 Exam 2 ( Updated 2026 ) 260
Complete Questions & Answers (Solved)
100% Correct
1. A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a
series of directions to follow and note correct sequence
performed
A.) True
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) True
2. Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
, B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) A pt's
emotional
& cognitive function
3. A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with
stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted -
CORRECT ANSWER -C.) Extreme behavior that is
usually associated with stress
4. The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
, D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions - CORRECT
ANSWER -B.)
Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
5. Which of the following best describes a pt's
appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary B.)
Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds
appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) Posture is
erect and body movement is voluntary
6. One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without
wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test - CORRECT ANSWER
-B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
, 7. Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and
dementia
A.) True
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) True
8. To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words,
after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words - CORRECT ANSWER -C.) 4 words
9. To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4
unrelated words test, ask for a recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
Complete Questions & Answers (Solved)
100% Correct
1. A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a
series of directions to follow and note correct sequence
performed
A.) True
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) True
2. Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
, B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) A pt's
emotional
& cognitive function
3. A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with
stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted -
CORRECT ANSWER -C.) Extreme behavior that is
usually associated with stress
4. The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
, D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions - CORRECT
ANSWER -B.)
Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
5. Which of the following best describes a pt's
appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary B.)
Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds
appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) Posture is
erect and body movement is voluntary
6. One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without
wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test - CORRECT ANSWER
-B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
, 7. Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and
dementia
A.) True
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER -A.) True
8. To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words,
after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words - CORRECT ANSWER -C.) 4 words
9. To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4
unrelated words test, ask for a recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
