NUR2459 MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3 REVIEW
BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse realizes a 22-year-old female patient was readmitted to
hospital. The woman was previously admitted because she suffered from
interpersonal violence. What should the nurse establish before asking if
the woman is still suffering from physical abuse?
A. Conduct a physical assessment before asking if the patient has
experienced any physical abuse
B. The nurse should determine if there is enough trust established
between them and the patient before investigating further
C. Determine if the patient still lives with their abuser
D. Ensure the authorities have already been involved Answer: B. The
nurse should determine if there is enough trust established between them
and the patient before investigating further
◉ A male patient is who has a history of anaphylaxis is instructed to
inject his EpiPen every time he suffers a severe allergic reaction. What
action should he take after successfully injecting the EpiPen?
A. The patient should immediately lie down and rest
B. The patient should continue to ambulate
C. The patient should seek follow-up care even if his symptoms subside
,D. The patient should inject his second EpiPen about 12 hours later
Answer: C. The patient should seek follow-up care even if his symptoms
subside
◉ A patient receives a blood transfusion and appears to be having a
reaction. What type of hypersensitivity reaction has the patient suffered
from?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 Answer: B. Type 2
Rationale: A blood transfusion is good example of a type 2
hypersensitivity reaction. This is why a Type and Screen needs to be
performed on a patient prior to receiving the transfusion.
◉ A pediatric patient appears to have stomatitis and is slightly
underweight. What teaching should the nurse include when educating
the parents?
A. Make the child only eat foods that are hot
B. Do not force the child to eat food
C. Try to trick the child into eating vegetables
D. Recommend the child only eat cold foods Answer: B. Do not force
the child to eat food
,◉ A patient's lab results reveal his platelets are less than 150,000. Which
medication is the HCP most likely to administer?
A. Neumega
B. Epogen
C. Mesnex
D. Neupogen Answer: A. Neumega
◉ A 29-year-old male patient with a history of alcoholism has been
prescribed Disulfiram (Antabuse). His girlfriend tells the nurse he gets
"extremely sick" (nausea and vomiting) every time he takes the
medication. She says all forms of alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) have
been removed from their house. Furthermore, "his license has been
revoked and his keys have been confiscated. He is not able to drive to a
liquor store." How should the nurse respond?
A. Explain to the nurse that nausea and vomiting are normal side effects
of this medication but will eventually subside
B. Tell the girlfriend that he probably has other means of transportation
to the liquor store
C. Ask the girlfriend to consider other sources of alcohol such as
mouthwash, hand sanitizer, or other products that may be in their house
D. Explain to the girlfriend he might have an allergic reaction to the
medication and his HCP will be notified Answer: C. Ask the girlfriend
to consider other sources of alcohol such as mouthwash, hand sanitizer,
or other products that may be in their house
, Rationale: Check all liquid forms of medications (read labels), look for
fumes, or even cleaning agents because these substances may contain
alcohol
◉ A graduate nurse and their preceptor assess a kidney transplant
patient. The patient asks what is the purpose of being on
immunosuppressants? How should the nurse or preceptor respond?
A. Immunosuppressants elevate WBCs
B. Immunosuppressants help prevent the body from rejecting the new
organ
C. Immunosuppressants reduce allergic reactions
D. Immunosuppressants increase RBCs Answer: B.
Immunosuppressants help prevent the body from rejecting the new organ
◉ An 8-year-old male patient with leukemia receives chemotherapy
intravenously. What complication does the nurse need to monitor
against?
A. A slight increase in temperature 99 degrees Fahrenheit
B. Jaundice
C. Fatigue
D. Extravasation Answer: D. Extravasation
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3 REVIEW
BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse realizes a 22-year-old female patient was readmitted to
hospital. The woman was previously admitted because she suffered from
interpersonal violence. What should the nurse establish before asking if
the woman is still suffering from physical abuse?
A. Conduct a physical assessment before asking if the patient has
experienced any physical abuse
B. The nurse should determine if there is enough trust established
between them and the patient before investigating further
C. Determine if the patient still lives with their abuser
D. Ensure the authorities have already been involved Answer: B. The
nurse should determine if there is enough trust established between them
and the patient before investigating further
◉ A male patient is who has a history of anaphylaxis is instructed to
inject his EpiPen every time he suffers a severe allergic reaction. What
action should he take after successfully injecting the EpiPen?
A. The patient should immediately lie down and rest
B. The patient should continue to ambulate
C. The patient should seek follow-up care even if his symptoms subside
,D. The patient should inject his second EpiPen about 12 hours later
Answer: C. The patient should seek follow-up care even if his symptoms
subside
◉ A patient receives a blood transfusion and appears to be having a
reaction. What type of hypersensitivity reaction has the patient suffered
from?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 Answer: B. Type 2
Rationale: A blood transfusion is good example of a type 2
hypersensitivity reaction. This is why a Type and Screen needs to be
performed on a patient prior to receiving the transfusion.
◉ A pediatric patient appears to have stomatitis and is slightly
underweight. What teaching should the nurse include when educating
the parents?
A. Make the child only eat foods that are hot
B. Do not force the child to eat food
C. Try to trick the child into eating vegetables
D. Recommend the child only eat cold foods Answer: B. Do not force
the child to eat food
,◉ A patient's lab results reveal his platelets are less than 150,000. Which
medication is the HCP most likely to administer?
A. Neumega
B. Epogen
C. Mesnex
D. Neupogen Answer: A. Neumega
◉ A 29-year-old male patient with a history of alcoholism has been
prescribed Disulfiram (Antabuse). His girlfriend tells the nurse he gets
"extremely sick" (nausea and vomiting) every time he takes the
medication. She says all forms of alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) have
been removed from their house. Furthermore, "his license has been
revoked and his keys have been confiscated. He is not able to drive to a
liquor store." How should the nurse respond?
A. Explain to the nurse that nausea and vomiting are normal side effects
of this medication but will eventually subside
B. Tell the girlfriend that he probably has other means of transportation
to the liquor store
C. Ask the girlfriend to consider other sources of alcohol such as
mouthwash, hand sanitizer, or other products that may be in their house
D. Explain to the girlfriend he might have an allergic reaction to the
medication and his HCP will be notified Answer: C. Ask the girlfriend
to consider other sources of alcohol such as mouthwash, hand sanitizer,
or other products that may be in their house
, Rationale: Check all liquid forms of medications (read labels), look for
fumes, or even cleaning agents because these substances may contain
alcohol
◉ A graduate nurse and their preceptor assess a kidney transplant
patient. The patient asks what is the purpose of being on
immunosuppressants? How should the nurse or preceptor respond?
A. Immunosuppressants elevate WBCs
B. Immunosuppressants help prevent the body from rejecting the new
organ
C. Immunosuppressants reduce allergic reactions
D. Immunosuppressants increase RBCs Answer: B.
Immunosuppressants help prevent the body from rejecting the new organ
◉ An 8-year-old male patient with leukemia receives chemotherapy
intravenously. What complication does the nurse need to monitor
against?
A. A slight increase in temperature 99 degrees Fahrenheit
B. Jaundice
C. Fatigue
D. Extravasation Answer: D. Extravasation
