NSG 2400 SINCLAIR COMMUNITY
COLLEGE EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE TEST
SET 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ The nurse is caring for a client with a somatoform disorder,
conversion-type paralysis. What is the best nursing approach?
1
Discussing topics other than the paralysis
2
Explaining the reason for the physical problem
3
Asking how the client feels about being paralyzed
4
Encouraging the client to slowly walk around the room.
Answer: 1
Discussing topics other than the paralysis
Discussion of signs and symptoms should not be initiated by the nurse;
the signs and symptoms should be accepted by the nurse. Discussion
should be focused on the client's feelings and current situation.
Explaining the reason for the physical problem may take away the
client's unconscious defense and increase anxiety. Asking how the client
,feels about being paralyzed focuses on the paralysis rather than feelings.
Encouraging the client to slowly walk around the room denies the
client's symptoms; in reality this client cannot make the legs move to
walk.
⩥ A client is found to have generalized anxiety disorder. For what
behavior should the nurse assess the client to determine the effectiveness
of therapy?
1
Participating in activities
2
Learning how to avoid anxiety
3
Taking medications as prescribed
4
Recognizing when anxiety is developing.
Answer: 4
Recognizing when anxiety is developing
Recognition of anxiety or symptoms of increasing anxiety is an
indication that the client is improving. Avoidance of anxiety is not a
good indication of improvement; there is no guarantee that anxiety can
always be avoided. Participating in activities and taking medications as
prescribed do not indicate improvement or recognition of feelings; the
client may be doing what others expect.
, ⩥ A woman who is emotionally and physically abused by her husband
calls a crisis hotline for help. The nurse works with the client to develop
a plan for safety. What should be included in the safety plan? Select all
that apply.
1
Limiting contact with the abuser
2
Determining a safe place to go in an emergency
3
Memorizing the domestic violence hotline number
4
Obtaining a bank loan to finance leaving the abuser
5
Arranging for a family member to assist her in leaving.
Answer: 2
Determining a safe place to go in an emergency
3
Memorizing the domestic violence hotline number
It is important that the client have a safe place to go and a plan for
getting there. The client needs to know the hotline number if there is an
emergency. It is best to memorize the number because if it is written
down the abuser may find it. Any change, especially one in which the
COLLEGE EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE TEST
SET 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ The nurse is caring for a client with a somatoform disorder,
conversion-type paralysis. What is the best nursing approach?
1
Discussing topics other than the paralysis
2
Explaining the reason for the physical problem
3
Asking how the client feels about being paralyzed
4
Encouraging the client to slowly walk around the room.
Answer: 1
Discussing topics other than the paralysis
Discussion of signs and symptoms should not be initiated by the nurse;
the signs and symptoms should be accepted by the nurse. Discussion
should be focused on the client's feelings and current situation.
Explaining the reason for the physical problem may take away the
client's unconscious defense and increase anxiety. Asking how the client
,feels about being paralyzed focuses on the paralysis rather than feelings.
Encouraging the client to slowly walk around the room denies the
client's symptoms; in reality this client cannot make the legs move to
walk.
⩥ A client is found to have generalized anxiety disorder. For what
behavior should the nurse assess the client to determine the effectiveness
of therapy?
1
Participating in activities
2
Learning how to avoid anxiety
3
Taking medications as prescribed
4
Recognizing when anxiety is developing.
Answer: 4
Recognizing when anxiety is developing
Recognition of anxiety or symptoms of increasing anxiety is an
indication that the client is improving. Avoidance of anxiety is not a
good indication of improvement; there is no guarantee that anxiety can
always be avoided. Participating in activities and taking medications as
prescribed do not indicate improvement or recognition of feelings; the
client may be doing what others expect.
, ⩥ A woman who is emotionally and physically abused by her husband
calls a crisis hotline for help. The nurse works with the client to develop
a plan for safety. What should be included in the safety plan? Select all
that apply.
1
Limiting contact with the abuser
2
Determining a safe place to go in an emergency
3
Memorizing the domestic violence hotline number
4
Obtaining a bank loan to finance leaving the abuser
5
Arranging for a family member to assist her in leaving.
Answer: 2
Determining a safe place to go in an emergency
3
Memorizing the domestic violence hotline number
It is important that the client have a safe place to go and a plan for
getting there. The client needs to know the hotline number if there is an
emergency. It is best to memorize the number because if it is written
down the abuser may find it. Any change, especially one in which the
