HEALTH NURSING: FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 WITH 160 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
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What are positive and negative symptoms in mental health? -
ANSWER-Positive symptoms add abnormal experiences; negative
symptoms reduce normal function.
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSWER-
Hallucinations, Delusions, Disorganized speech.
What are priorities in caring for a manic patient? - ANSWER-
Nutrition, hydration, sleep, reduced stimulation, and
noncompetitive activities.
,What are signs of lithium toxicity? - ANSWER-Symptoms
requiring assessment and notification of the provider.
What are the effects of severe anxiety? - ANSWER-Narrowed
perception and impaired learning and problem-solving.
What are the features of dependent personality disorder? -
ANSWER-Submissiveness, fear of separation, and reliance on
others.
What are the four phases of Peplau's model? - ANSWER-
Orientation, identification, exploitation, resolution.
What are the priorities in airway emergencies? - ANSWER-Airway
and breathing; naloxone may reverse opioid effects.
What are typical symptoms of seasonal affective disorder? -
ANSWER-Depressive episodes recurring during a particular
season, often fall or winter.
What assessment finding is consistent with pseudoparkinsonism? -
ANSWER-Shuffling gait, rigidity, and masklike facial expression.
What behavior is characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder? -
ANSWER-Argumentative, defiant, irritable behavior toward
, authority without the severe rights violations typical of conduct
disorder.
What behavior is most associated with antisocial personality
disorder? - ANSWER-Repeated violation of others' rights,
deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse.
What behavior is most characteristic of dependent personality
disorder? - ANSWER-Persistent need to be cared for and difficulty
making decisions without reassurance.
How can SSRIs help in mental health? - ANSWER-They may help
comorbid anxiety or depressive symptoms.
How do health beliefs affect illness? - ANSWER-They shape the
meaning of illness and participation in treatment.
How does a medication's half-life affect treatment? - ANSWER-It
helps determine dosing intervals and time to steady state.
What approach promotes trust in a clinical setting? - ANSWER-A
calm, respectful, nonjudgmental approach.
What are common legal criteria in mental health? - ANSWER-
Danger to self, danger to others, and grave disability.