NUR 326 EXAM 2/ NUR 326 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 100 REAL
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Question 1
A patient with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The CIA is poisoning
my food." Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?
A. "That's not true; you are safe here."
B. "I understand you believe that. You must feel very scared."
C. "Tell me more about the CIA."
D. "Let's talk about something else."
Answer: B
Rationale: Validate the feeling without reinforcing the delusion.
Acknowledging the patient's fear builds trust. Arguing (A) increases
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,defensiveness; exploring details (C) reinforces delusion; changing
subject (D) dismisses the patient.
Question 2
A patient tells the nurse, "I want to die." What is the nurse's
priority response?
A. "You have so much to live for."
B. "Are you thinking of harming yourself?"
C. "I'll notify your doctor."
D. "Don't say that."
Answer: B
Rationale: Directly assess for suicidal ideation, plan, intent, and
means. This is the priority safety action.
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic
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,communication technique?
A. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B. "I see you are upset. Let's sit together."
C. "Why did you stop taking your medication?"
D. "It sounds like you're feeling hopeless."
Answer: C
Rationale: Asking "why" is nontherapeutic—it implies judgment and
puts the patient on the defensive. It is not open-ended.
Question 4
A patient with depression says, "Nothing ever goes right for me."
Which response reflects reflection?
A. "Things will get better."
B. "You feel like nothing goes right."
C. "Tell me about one thing that went well."
D. "Have you felt this way before?"
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, Answer: B
Rationale: Reflection restates the patient's message to show
understanding and encourage elaboration.
Question 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with borderline personality
disorder who becomes angry and shouts, "You're the worst nurse
ever!" The best response is:
A. "I am a good nurse, and I'm here to help you."
B. "You have no right to speak to me that way."
C. "I can see you're upset. I'll come back in 15 minutes when we
can talk calmly."
D. "Let's talk about why you're so angry."
Answer: C
Rationale: Setting limits while maintaining therapeutic relationship.
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NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 100 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND
NEW!!
Question 1
A patient with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The CIA is poisoning
my food." Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?
A. "That's not true; you are safe here."
B. "I understand you believe that. You must feel very scared."
C. "Tell me more about the CIA."
D. "Let's talk about something else."
Answer: B
Rationale: Validate the feeling without reinforcing the delusion.
Acknowledging the patient's fear builds trust. Arguing (A) increases
1
,defensiveness; exploring details (C) reinforces delusion; changing
subject (D) dismisses the patient.
Question 2
A patient tells the nurse, "I want to die." What is the nurse's
priority response?
A. "You have so much to live for."
B. "Are you thinking of harming yourself?"
C. "I'll notify your doctor."
D. "Don't say that."
Answer: B
Rationale: Directly assess for suicidal ideation, plan, intent, and
means. This is the priority safety action.
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic
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,communication technique?
A. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B. "I see you are upset. Let's sit together."
C. "Why did you stop taking your medication?"
D. "It sounds like you're feeling hopeless."
Answer: C
Rationale: Asking "why" is nontherapeutic—it implies judgment and
puts the patient on the defensive. It is not open-ended.
Question 4
A patient with depression says, "Nothing ever goes right for me."
Which response reflects reflection?
A. "Things will get better."
B. "You feel like nothing goes right."
C. "Tell me about one thing that went well."
D. "Have you felt this way before?"
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, Answer: B
Rationale: Reflection restates the patient's message to show
understanding and encourage elaboration.
Question 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with borderline personality
disorder who becomes angry and shouts, "You're the worst nurse
ever!" The best response is:
A. "I am a good nurse, and I'm here to help you."
B. "You have no right to speak to me that way."
C. "I can see you're upset. I'll come back in 15 minutes when we
can talk calmly."
D. "Let's talk about why you're so angry."
Answer: C
Rationale: Setting limits while maintaining therapeutic relationship.
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