RN NURSING PROCESS ASSESSMENT REVISED 2026| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| GRADED A+

Test your knowledge of the RN nursing process, clinical judgment action model (CJAM), mental health assessments, and therapeutic interventions with these practice questions covering LPN roles, DSM-5, milieu therapy, and outcome evaluation. RN NURSING PROCESS ASSESSMENT REVISED 2026| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| GRADED A+ 1. A nurse is discussing the role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the role of an LPN?: An LPN can report their observations to an RN." 2. A nurse is explaining the purpose of the family assessment device (FAD) to the parents of a child. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the FAD?: "The FAD is used to help assess family functioning, specifically to determine how the roles of the family work in the family dynamics." 3. A nurse is reviewing the purpose of the DSM-5 with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?: the DSM-5 is a resource that provides information about the clinical manifestations of specific mental health disorders 4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of mental status assessments with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?: Mental status assessments assess a client's cognitive and behavioral functioning. RNR 5. A nurse is discussing the continuum of care with a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?: The continuum of care includes different clinical settings, such as clinics and hospitals. 6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a care plan goal of having fewer than five panic attacks per week. The client is struggling to meet this goal. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?: work with the client to adjust the goal 7. A group of nurses is discussing implementation of a plan of care for a client who has a mental illness. Which of the following nursing actions should be included when implementing a plan of care? (select all the apply): - Prioritize establishing a therapeutic relationship. - Focus on client-centered, holistic care rather than the client's diagnosis. - Accurately document implementation of the plan of care. 8. A nurse is screening a client for alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following types of prevention is nurse demonstrating?: secondary 9. A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is using the clinical judgement model to guide their care of a client. Which of the following tasks should the nurse complete to generate solutions. (select all that apply): - Determine desired outcomes. - Determine the best solution based on evidence. - Determine what resources are needed, including people, equipment, and medications. 10. A nurse is preforming a mental status examination for a newly admitted client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the examination? (select all the apply): - How would you describe your mood today?" - "What is the date today?" - Can you please show me how to use this pen?" 11. A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for isolation. Which of the following is the best outcome for this client?: the client will attend 3 groups per day by the end of the week 12. A group of nurses is discussing the effectiveness of nursing interventions among clients who have a mental health diagnosis. Which of the following statements accurately identifies a barrier to effective nursing interventions (select all that apply)?: "Some mental health clients are unaware that they have a mental health condition." "Some mental health clients experience cognitive deficits and cannot understand their treatment plan."