MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
& PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
1 of 38
Term
A nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with anxiety. The
nurse identifies the outcomes listed below. Place the interventions in
the order that the nurse would implement them based on Maslow's
hierarchy of needs. All options must be used.
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-Provide assistance with sleep hygiene
-Ensure a secure physical environment
-Encourage support from family members
-Offer positive reinforcement for achievements
-To provide a standardized nomenclature and language for all mental health
professionals
, -To present defining characteristics or symptoms that differentiate specific
diagnoses
-To assist in identifying the underlying causes of disorders
"Let's discuss the boundaries in the nurse-client relationship."
"I notice there is a lot of silence and some discomfort. This is pretty common in new
groups and is perfectly OK. Who would like to share how they feel right now?"
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2 of 38
Term
A forensic nurse working in a prison must view all clients as people
who deserve respect and professionalism. What should the nurse do to
enforce this viewpoint?
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Maintain a strict, authoritarian Conduct ongoing self-
distance from all clients. reflection and self-awareness.
Treat all clients as Focus on the criminal history of
inherently dangerous and the client to understand
untrustworthy. behavior.
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, 3 of 38
Term
The nurse is providing an educational seminar for the nursing staff
including objectives from Healthy People 2030. Which priority
objective for mental health does the educator include?
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Primary prevention of emotional
Treatment of terminal illness problems
Stress reduction and management Treatment of mental illness
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4 of 38
Term
The nurse creates a behavioral contract for a hospitalized client
diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Within the contract, the client will
receive additional privileges if the client is able to gain 2 pounds
of body weight each week. Which learning and behavioral concept
does the nurse identify as the basis within the client's behavioral
management plan?
& PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
1 of 38
Term
A nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with anxiety. The
nurse identifies the outcomes listed below. Place the interventions in
the order that the nurse would implement them based on Maslow's
hierarchy of needs. All options must be used.
Give this one a try later!
-Provide assistance with sleep hygiene
-Ensure a secure physical environment
-Encourage support from family members
-Offer positive reinforcement for achievements
-To provide a standardized nomenclature and language for all mental health
professionals
, -To present defining characteristics or symptoms that differentiate specific
diagnoses
-To assist in identifying the underlying causes of disorders
"Let's discuss the boundaries in the nurse-client relationship."
"I notice there is a lot of silence and some discomfort. This is pretty common in new
groups and is perfectly OK. Who would like to share how they feel right now?"
Don't know?
2 of 38
Term
A forensic nurse working in a prison must view all clients as people
who deserve respect and professionalism. What should the nurse do to
enforce this viewpoint?
Give this one a try later!
Maintain a strict, authoritarian Conduct ongoing self-
distance from all clients. reflection and self-awareness.
Treat all clients as Focus on the criminal history of
inherently dangerous and the client to understand
untrustworthy. behavior.
Don't know?
, 3 of 38
Term
The nurse is providing an educational seminar for the nursing staff
including objectives from Healthy People 2030. Which priority
objective for mental health does the educator include?
Give this one a try later!
Primary prevention of emotional
Treatment of terminal illness problems
Stress reduction and management Treatment of mental illness
Don't know?
4 of 38
Term
The nurse creates a behavioral contract for a hospitalized client
diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Within the contract, the client will
receive additional privileges if the client is able to gain 2 pounds
of body weight each week. Which learning and behavioral concept
does the nurse identify as the basis within the client's behavioral
management plan?
