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NSG 3160 / NSG3160 EXAM 2 – HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS(2026/27 UPDATE)
Mental status is defined as A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and
affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
A mental disorder is best defined as C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
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
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness,
talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition,
and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
Which of the following best describes a A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement
is voluntary
B.)Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware
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and responds appropriately
D.)GAD score > 3
One method a nurse can use to assess B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
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
Recent memory deficit can occur with A.) True
delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.)False
A nurse can assess a pt's attention A.) True
span by giving a series of
directions to follow and note
correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.)False
To assess for new learning using 4 C.) 4 words
unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask
for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
To test the duration of memory using A.) 10 and 30 minutes
the new learning 4 unrelated words
test, ask for a recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
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NSG 3160 / NSG3160 EXAM 2 – HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS(2026/27 UPDATE)
Mental status is defined as A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and
affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
A mental disorder is best defined as C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
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
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness,
talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition,
and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
Which of the following best describes a A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement
is voluntary
B.)Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware
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and responds appropriately
D.)GAD score > 3
One method a nurse can use to assess B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
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
Recent memory deficit can occur with A.) True
delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.)False
A nurse can assess a pt's attention A.) True
span by giving a series of
directions to follow and note
correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.)False
To assess for new learning using 4 C.) 4 words
unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask
for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
To test the duration of memory using A.) 10 and 30 minutes
the new learning 4 unrelated words
test, ask for a recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
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