MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE 4, 5, 6 FINAL
TEST | COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
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,A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is associated with feelings of
manifestations of anxiety. The nurse should recognize panic.
which of the following statements about the
neurophysiologic manifestations of anxiety as correct? The ACC is associated with manifestations such as fear, panic, and phobia.
The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is
associated with feelings of panic.
The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is
associated with feelings of apprehension.
The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CSTC) of the
brain is associated with phobias.
The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CSTC) of the
brain is associated with feelings of fear.
A nurse has successfully completed a drug treatment An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program
program and is returning to work 3 months later. Which of
the following best describes a program designed for a An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
nurse returning to work after treatment? a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment.
An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program
A drug recovery support group
An early-release incarceration program
An involuntary long-term residential treatment program
A nurse is reviewing their state board of nursing's A treatable disease
information about substance use rehabilitation programs
for nurses. Which of the following is a reason to enroll a An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
nurse into an Alternative-to-Discipline program? a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment. These programs
A character flaw view diversion of drugs not as a crime but as a serious but treatable disease.
A crime
A mistake
A treatable disease
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about General anxiety disorder
comorbidities associated with cluster B personality The nurse should identify that generalized anxiety disorder is a comorbidity for
disorders. The nurse should identify which of the cluster B personality disorder.
following disorders as a comorbidity of histrionic
personality disorder?
Schizophrenia
Anorexia nervosa
General anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
,A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to make any Dependent personality disorder
decisions for themself and needs constant reassurance.
The nurse should identify that these are manifestations The nurse should identify that clients who have dependent personality disorder
of which of the following personality disorders? lack confidence and often feel unable to care for themselves.
Antisocial personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
A nurse is educating a group of clients about addiction. The developing brain is exposed to substances at an early age.
The nurse should include that which of the following
factors increases the potential for addiction? The risk for addiction is heightened when the developing brain is exposed to
substances.
Medical insurance availability for substance use disorder
treatment.
The developing brain is exposed to substances at an
early age.
The brain already has cognitive deficits that causes it to
be vulnerable to addiction.
Initial use of substances began in adulthood.
Which of the following describes the alternative-to- The standard to help nurses into recovery
discipline program?
An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
A new initiative being studied by boards of nursing a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
A pilot program designed to facilitate addiction being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment. These are actually
prevention the standard for use in recovery for nurses with a substance use disorder, because
The standard to help nurses into recovery they have been shown to be effective.
A research project facilitated by the federal government
A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use "Let's review the goals you set today and see what your priority is this week."
disorder. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is an example of patient-centered care? The nurse should provide patient-centered care by asking them what their most
important goal is at each visit is will show the client they are the focus.
"Although you have mentioned wanting to talk today
about your past abuse, let's discuss this handout I have
with new coping skills."
"Let's review the goals you set today and see what your
priority is this week."
"I would like to focus on what I believe are the best goals
for you to work on."
"I am going to have to change our meeting time because
I need to go get lunch."
, A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Generalized anxiety disorder
excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of
circumstances, and is unable to control their sense of The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate generalized anxiety
worry. The nurse should identity that these disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder involves experiencing excessive anxiety
manifestations indicate which of the following? and worry in response to situations and circumstances, and the inability to control
the sense of worry.
Panic disorder
Agoraphobia
Separation anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
A nurse is assisting with the admission of several clients. Planning should be initiated upon admission is correct. The planning is done
Plan of Care initially upon entrance into a facility or program. It is evaluated and updated
Plan of Care throughout the client's time within the facility or program.
Admission Day 1
0900: Prioritizing hypothesis allows the nurse to determine immediate care needs is
Collect data from clients. Observe for physical signs such correct. Based on the data collected, the nurse will determine the client's
as shakiness, moist or cool hands, needle track marks, problems, which will help the team of health care professionals involved in the
hyperactivity, and poor hygiene. Behavioral signs may client's care to make decisions about treatment.
include a poor attention span, forgetfulness, irritability,
poor job performance, losing a job, poor performance at
school, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, and
drug seeking behaviors.
Based on data, prioritize hypothesis regarding clients'
risks, needs, and manifestations of disease processes.
1200:
Plan care for clients and generate solutions to identified
problems. Consider the client's preferences, wishes, and
needs along with any spiritual, ethical, or cultural
preferences when creating an unbiased plan, which is
individualized to the specific client.
Implement the plan of care and take actions to utilize
identified nursing interv
A nurse is caring for a child whose guardians report that Selective mutism
the child is consistently unable to speak during class and
other social situations. The nurse should identify that the The nurse should identify that the child is experiencing selective mutism. Clients
child is experiencing which of the following anxiety who have selective mutism demonstrate consistent failure to speak in specific
disorders? social situations.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Separation anxiety disorder
Selective mutism
TEST | COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026| GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is associated with feelings of
manifestations of anxiety. The nurse should recognize panic.
which of the following statements about the
neurophysiologic manifestations of anxiety as correct? The ACC is associated with manifestations such as fear, panic, and phobia.
The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is
associated with feelings of panic.
The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit of the brain is
associated with feelings of apprehension.
The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CSTC) of the
brain is associated with phobias.
The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CSTC) of the
brain is associated with feelings of fear.
A nurse has successfully completed a drug treatment An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program
program and is returning to work 3 months later. Which of
the following best describes a program designed for a An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
nurse returning to work after treatment? a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment.
An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program
A drug recovery support group
An early-release incarceration program
An involuntary long-term residential treatment program
A nurse is reviewing their state board of nursing's A treatable disease
information about substance use rehabilitation programs
for nurses. Which of the following is a reason to enroll a An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
nurse into an Alternative-to-Discipline program? a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment. These programs
A character flaw view diversion of drugs not as a crime but as a serious but treatable disease.
A crime
A mistake
A treatable disease
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about General anxiety disorder
comorbidities associated with cluster B personality The nurse should identify that generalized anxiety disorder is a comorbidity for
disorders. The nurse should identify which of the cluster B personality disorder.
following disorders as a comorbidity of histrionic
personality disorder?
Schizophrenia
Anorexia nervosa
General anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
,A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to make any Dependent personality disorder
decisions for themself and needs constant reassurance.
The nurse should identify that these are manifestations The nurse should identify that clients who have dependent personality disorder
of which of the following personality disorders? lack confidence and often feel unable to care for themselves.
Antisocial personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
A nurse is educating a group of clients about addiction. The developing brain is exposed to substances at an early age.
The nurse should include that which of the following
factors increases the potential for addiction? The risk for addiction is heightened when the developing brain is exposed to
substances.
Medical insurance availability for substance use disorder
treatment.
The developing brain is exposed to substances at an
early age.
The brain already has cognitive deficits that causes it to
be vulnerable to addiction.
Initial use of substances began in adulthood.
Which of the following describes the alternative-to- The standard to help nurses into recovery
discipline program?
An alternative-to-discipline (ATD) program is one in which the nurse who has had
A new initiative being studied by boards of nursing a substance use disorder will not practice nursing for a designated time while
A pilot program designed to facilitate addiction being involved in a recovery program or undergoing treatment. These are actually
prevention the standard for use in recovery for nurses with a substance use disorder, because
The standard to help nurses into recovery they have been shown to be effective.
A research project facilitated by the federal government
A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use "Let's review the goals you set today and see what your priority is this week."
disorder. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is an example of patient-centered care? The nurse should provide patient-centered care by asking them what their most
important goal is at each visit is will show the client they are the focus.
"Although you have mentioned wanting to talk today
about your past abuse, let's discuss this handout I have
with new coping skills."
"Let's review the goals you set today and see what your
priority is this week."
"I would like to focus on what I believe are the best goals
for you to work on."
"I am going to have to change our meeting time because
I need to go get lunch."
, A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Generalized anxiety disorder
excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of
circumstances, and is unable to control their sense of The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate generalized anxiety
worry. The nurse should identity that these disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder involves experiencing excessive anxiety
manifestations indicate which of the following? and worry in response to situations and circumstances, and the inability to control
the sense of worry.
Panic disorder
Agoraphobia
Separation anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
A nurse is assisting with the admission of several clients. Planning should be initiated upon admission is correct. The planning is done
Plan of Care initially upon entrance into a facility or program. It is evaluated and updated
Plan of Care throughout the client's time within the facility or program.
Admission Day 1
0900: Prioritizing hypothesis allows the nurse to determine immediate care needs is
Collect data from clients. Observe for physical signs such correct. Based on the data collected, the nurse will determine the client's
as shakiness, moist or cool hands, needle track marks, problems, which will help the team of health care professionals involved in the
hyperactivity, and poor hygiene. Behavioral signs may client's care to make decisions about treatment.
include a poor attention span, forgetfulness, irritability,
poor job performance, losing a job, poor performance at
school, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, and
drug seeking behaviors.
Based on data, prioritize hypothesis regarding clients'
risks, needs, and manifestations of disease processes.
1200:
Plan care for clients and generate solutions to identified
problems. Consider the client's preferences, wishes, and
needs along with any spiritual, ethical, or cultural
preferences when creating an unbiased plan, which is
individualized to the specific client.
Implement the plan of care and take actions to utilize
identified nursing interv
A nurse is caring for a child whose guardians report that Selective mutism
the child is consistently unable to speak during class and
other social situations. The nurse should identify that the The nurse should identify that the child is experiencing selective mutism. Clients
child is experiencing which of the following anxiety who have selective mutism demonstrate consistent failure to speak in specific
disorders? social situations.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Separation anxiety disorder
Selective mutism
