SAUNDERS MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which client is most likely at risk to become a victim of elder
abuse?
1.
A 75-year-old man with moderate hypertension
2.
A 68-year-old man with newly diagnosed cataracts
3.
A 90-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease
4.
A 70-year-old woman with early diagnosed Lyme disease Answer: 3
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing disturbed
thought processes. The nurse is told that the client believes that
,their food is being poisoned. Which communication technique
should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to eat?
1.
Open-ended questions and silence
2.
Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences
3.
Stating the reasons that the client may not want to eat
4.
Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition Answer:
1
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital
after sustaining an injury from a house fire. The client attempted to
save a neighbor involved in the fire, but despite the client's efforts,
the neighbor died. Which action should the nurse take to enable the
client to work through the meaning of the crisis?
1.
,Identifying the client's ability to function
2.
Identifying the client's potential for self-harm
3.
Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect coping
4.
Inquiring about the client's perception of the cause of the neighbor's
death Answer: 3
◉ The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted
to the psychiatric unit. After review of the obtained data, the nurse
should identify which as a priority concern?
1.
The client's report of not eating or sleeping
2.
The presence of bruises on the client's body
, 3.
The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
4.
The family member is disapproving of the treatment. Answer: 3
◉ Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has been
experiencing delusions. When the laboratory technician approaches
the client to obtain a specimen of the client's blood, the client begins
to shout, "You're all vampires. Let me out of here!" The nurse
present at the time should respond with which question or
statement?
1.
"The technician is not going to hurt you but is going to help."
2.
"Are you fearful and think that others may want to hurt you?"
3.
"What makes you think that the technician wants to hurt you?"
4.
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which client is most likely at risk to become a victim of elder
abuse?
1.
A 75-year-old man with moderate hypertension
2.
A 68-year-old man with newly diagnosed cataracts
3.
A 90-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease
4.
A 70-year-old woman with early diagnosed Lyme disease Answer: 3
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing disturbed
thought processes. The nurse is told that the client believes that
,their food is being poisoned. Which communication technique
should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to eat?
1.
Open-ended questions and silence
2.
Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences
3.
Stating the reasons that the client may not want to eat
4.
Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition Answer:
1
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital
after sustaining an injury from a house fire. The client attempted to
save a neighbor involved in the fire, but despite the client's efforts,
the neighbor died. Which action should the nurse take to enable the
client to work through the meaning of the crisis?
1.
,Identifying the client's ability to function
2.
Identifying the client's potential for self-harm
3.
Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect coping
4.
Inquiring about the client's perception of the cause of the neighbor's
death Answer: 3
◉ The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted
to the psychiatric unit. After review of the obtained data, the nurse
should identify which as a priority concern?
1.
The client's report of not eating or sleeping
2.
The presence of bruises on the client's body
, 3.
The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
4.
The family member is disapproving of the treatment. Answer: 3
◉ Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has been
experiencing delusions. When the laboratory technician approaches
the client to obtain a specimen of the client's blood, the client begins
to shout, "You're all vampires. Let me out of here!" The nurse
present at the time should respond with which question or
statement?
1.
"The technician is not going to hurt you but is going to help."
2.
"Are you fearful and think that others may want to hurt you?"
3.
"What makes you think that the technician wants to hurt you?"
4.
