NUR 256 EXAM 3
Concepts Of Mental Health Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High-Yield Qs & Verified Answers
with Rationales
This Exam Features:
NUR 256 Exam 3 Mental Health Nursing (Galen College)
including 50 high-yield questions written to mirror actual
course exams. Covers core Mental Health concepts with clear, accurate, and
student-friendly explanations. Perfect for mastering high-priority topics and
boosting exam confidence.
,### 1. The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old client who is a survivor of a
gang-related shooting. The client suffers from post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) and requires education about the condition. Which of the
following information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. A thankful attitude for being alive is common with this condition.
B. This condition occurs when directly experiencing a traumatic event rather
than witnessing the event.
C. Clients who have this condition will revisit the physical place where the
trauma occurred.
D. Marked physiological reactions to things that remind the client of the event.
Correct Answer: D. Marked physiological reactions to things that remind the
client of the event.
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by re-experiencing symptoms, including
marked physiological responses such as increased heart rate, sweating, or panic
when confronted with trauma reminders. Survivors may have flashbacks,
hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors. It is not limited to direct experience (B
is incorrect) as witnessing trauma can also cause PTSD. Appreciative or thankful
attitudes are not typical diagnostic descriptors (A). Visiting the trauma site is not
a hallmark symptom and may not occur (C).
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### 2. The nurse is preparing a care plan for a newly admitted 73-year-old
patient who lost their spouse last year and is suffering from depression.
After assessing for suicidal ideation, which of the following interventions is
a priority for this client?
A. Teach the client new coping skills
B. Monitor the client's nutritional intake during admission.
C. Encourage the client to attend socialization groups
D. Offer grief counseling services to the client while on unit.
, Correct Answer: B. Monitor the client's nutritional intake during admission.
Rationale: Nutrition is a critical priority as depressed older adults may neglect
meals leading to physical deterioration. Ensuring adequate intake prevents
complications. While teaching coping skills (A), encouraging socialization (C),
and providing grief counseling (D) are important, addressing the physical needs
and safety first is essential.
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### 3. The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who has post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). The parents are concerned because the child has
stopped playing with friends and continues to draw pictures of themself as a
bad guy. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to
tell the parents?
A. "Let's speak with the doctor, your child needs some intense therapy."
B. "Don't worry. This will pass within several months."
C. "This is part of the grieving process and a response to the trauma."
D. "Just sit with them quietly, a child this age needs to deal with these emotions
internally."
Correct Answer: C. "This is part of the grieving process and a response to the
trauma."
Rationale: Children with PTSD often express trauma through play and
drawings; these behaviors are normal responses to loss and trauma. The nurse
should normalize these reactions and educate parents about trauma responses.
Immediate referral for intense therapy (A) may be premature. Minimizing
concerns (B) or ignoring emotions (D) is inappropriate.
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Concepts Of Mental Health Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High-Yield Qs & Verified Answers
with Rationales
This Exam Features:
NUR 256 Exam 3 Mental Health Nursing (Galen College)
including 50 high-yield questions written to mirror actual
course exams. Covers core Mental Health concepts with clear, accurate, and
student-friendly explanations. Perfect for mastering high-priority topics and
boosting exam confidence.
,### 1. The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old client who is a survivor of a
gang-related shooting. The client suffers from post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) and requires education about the condition. Which of the
following information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. A thankful attitude for being alive is common with this condition.
B. This condition occurs when directly experiencing a traumatic event rather
than witnessing the event.
C. Clients who have this condition will revisit the physical place where the
trauma occurred.
D. Marked physiological reactions to things that remind the client of the event.
Correct Answer: D. Marked physiological reactions to things that remind the
client of the event.
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by re-experiencing symptoms, including
marked physiological responses such as increased heart rate, sweating, or panic
when confronted with trauma reminders. Survivors may have flashbacks,
hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors. It is not limited to direct experience (B
is incorrect) as witnessing trauma can also cause PTSD. Appreciative or thankful
attitudes are not typical diagnostic descriptors (A). Visiting the trauma site is not
a hallmark symptom and may not occur (C).
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### 2. The nurse is preparing a care plan for a newly admitted 73-year-old
patient who lost their spouse last year and is suffering from depression.
After assessing for suicidal ideation, which of the following interventions is
a priority for this client?
A. Teach the client new coping skills
B. Monitor the client's nutritional intake during admission.
C. Encourage the client to attend socialization groups
D. Offer grief counseling services to the client while on unit.
, Correct Answer: B. Monitor the client's nutritional intake during admission.
Rationale: Nutrition is a critical priority as depressed older adults may neglect
meals leading to physical deterioration. Ensuring adequate intake prevents
complications. While teaching coping skills (A), encouraging socialization (C),
and providing grief counseling (D) are important, addressing the physical needs
and safety first is essential.
---
### 3. The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who has post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). The parents are concerned because the child has
stopped playing with friends and continues to draw pictures of themself as a
bad guy. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to
tell the parents?
A. "Let's speak with the doctor, your child needs some intense therapy."
B. "Don't worry. This will pass within several months."
C. "This is part of the grieving process and a response to the trauma."
D. "Just sit with them quietly, a child this age needs to deal with these emotions
internally."
Correct Answer: C. "This is part of the grieving process and a response to the
trauma."
Rationale: Children with PTSD often express trauma through play and
drawings; these behaviors are normal responses to loss and trauma. The nurse
should normalize these reactions and educate parents about trauma responses.
Immediate referral for intense therapy (A) may be premature. Minimizing
concerns (B) or ignoring emotions (D) is inappropriate.
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