Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Prep Document 2026/2027 |
Psychiatric Nursing, DSM-5-TR Concepts & Clinical Judgment
Review | 200 Verified Questions with Detailed Rationales
Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms,
and seriousness are called:
1.chronicity
2.Acute episodes
3.Remissions
4.Exacerbations -ANSWER-4.Exacerbations
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at
increased risk for contracting and transmitting:
1.Pregnancy
2.Tuberculosis
3.The common cold
4.Sexually transmitted diseases -ANSWER-4.Sexually transmitted diseases
when anxiety is a maladaptive response in an individual, it has the characteristic of:
1.effective adaptation to stressors
2.ineffective coping
3.helping an individual learn and grow from experiences
4.eliminating uneasy feelings -ANSWER-2.ineffective coping
A male client with an anxiety disorder sometimes experiences panic attacks following
high levels of anxiety. The nurse would expect his physiologic responses to include:
1.Normal vital signs and little to no muscle tension
,2.increased vial signs, urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense
muscles
3.increased vital signs, followed by a drop in vital signs, and poor muscle coordination
4.Slight elevation in vital signs and some tension -ANSWER-2.increased vial signs,
urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
a married couple who has separated and is planning to divorce seeks counseling for
their 9 year old daughter. the daughter has been experiencing symptoms of severe
anxiety during insignificant situations and refuses to discuss the divorce with her
parents. What type of childhood anxiety is the child most likely experiencing?
1.Separation anxiety disorder
2.Overanxious disorder
3.Avoidance behaviors
4.phobia -ANSWER-3.Avoidance behaviors
A female client tells her care provider that she is terrified to go to the grocery store. The
care provider is aware that this client most likely has:
1.Posttraumatic stress disorder
2.Behavioral addiction
3.Phobic disorder
4.Agoraphobia -ANSWER-4.agoraphobia
THe legal term that describes any behavior that presents an immediate threat to
another person is:
1.anger
2.assault
3.acting out
4.aggression -ANSWER-2.assault
in today's society, violence is:
1.a nuisance
2.not a problem
3.of minor concern
4.a serious problem -ANSWER-4.a serious problem
the client had a terrible argument with his wife during which he hit her several times.
Today, he arrives from work with flowers and an expensive necklace "to make up." His
behavior is characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle known as the
____________stage.
1.Crisis
2.Trigger
3.Depression
4.Escalation -ANSWER-3.Depression
To assess a client's potential for engaging in inappropriate behaviors, the caregiver
should perform as soon as possible after admission a:
, 1.physical examination
2.mental status assessment
3.review of laboratory tests and other results
4.psychosocial examination -ANSWER-2.mental status assessment
the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a way that respects the rights of
other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
1.anger
2.adjustment
3.aggression
4.assertiveness -ANSWER-4.assertiveness
Harm to another's health or welfare caused by failure to provide for basic needs or
placing the person's health or welfare at unreasonable risk is best described as:
1.abuse
2.neglect
3.violence
4.exploitation -ANSWER-2.neglect
the leading cause of maternal injury and death during pregnancy is:
1.Trauma
2.Accidents
3.Hypertension
4.Drug and alcohol use -ANSWER-1.Trauma
the child who is more likely to behave aggressively toward his or her peer is:
1.Anne, who reads in her spare time
2.Dale, who wrestles after school daily
3.Carl, who plays tackle on the football team
4.Brian, who watches 6 hours of television a day -ANSWER-4.Brian, who watches 6
hours of television a day
Whenever a suspected victim of violence is brought into the health care system, the first
priority is to:
1.Ensure the client's safety
2.Assure the client's relatives
3.Ensure a thorough nursing assessment
4.Ensure an examination for possible evidence -ANSWER-1.Ensure the client's safety
The nurse suspects a mother of abusing her child. which behavior is the most likely
cause?
1.the mother is concerned about the child's health.
2.the child relates well to the nursing staff with appropriate interaction for age.
3.The child appears overly compliant, passive and undemanding with the mother and
staff.
Psychiatric Nursing, DSM-5-TR Concepts & Clinical Judgment
Review | 200 Verified Questions with Detailed Rationales
Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms,
and seriousness are called:
1.chronicity
2.Acute episodes
3.Remissions
4.Exacerbations -ANSWER-4.Exacerbations
The sexual practices of many people with chronic mental illness place them at
increased risk for contracting and transmitting:
1.Pregnancy
2.Tuberculosis
3.The common cold
4.Sexually transmitted diseases -ANSWER-4.Sexually transmitted diseases
when anxiety is a maladaptive response in an individual, it has the characteristic of:
1.effective adaptation to stressors
2.ineffective coping
3.helping an individual learn and grow from experiences
4.eliminating uneasy feelings -ANSWER-2.ineffective coping
A male client with an anxiety disorder sometimes experiences panic attacks following
high levels of anxiety. The nurse would expect his physiologic responses to include:
1.Normal vital signs and little to no muscle tension
,2.increased vial signs, urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense
muscles
3.increased vital signs, followed by a drop in vital signs, and poor muscle coordination
4.Slight elevation in vital signs and some tension -ANSWER-2.increased vial signs,
urinary urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
a married couple who has separated and is planning to divorce seeks counseling for
their 9 year old daughter. the daughter has been experiencing symptoms of severe
anxiety during insignificant situations and refuses to discuss the divorce with her
parents. What type of childhood anxiety is the child most likely experiencing?
1.Separation anxiety disorder
2.Overanxious disorder
3.Avoidance behaviors
4.phobia -ANSWER-3.Avoidance behaviors
A female client tells her care provider that she is terrified to go to the grocery store. The
care provider is aware that this client most likely has:
1.Posttraumatic stress disorder
2.Behavioral addiction
3.Phobic disorder
4.Agoraphobia -ANSWER-4.agoraphobia
THe legal term that describes any behavior that presents an immediate threat to
another person is:
1.anger
2.assault
3.acting out
4.aggression -ANSWER-2.assault
in today's society, violence is:
1.a nuisance
2.not a problem
3.of minor concern
4.a serious problem -ANSWER-4.a serious problem
the client had a terrible argument with his wife during which he hit her several times.
Today, he arrives from work with flowers and an expensive necklace "to make up." His
behavior is characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle known as the
____________stage.
1.Crisis
2.Trigger
3.Depression
4.Escalation -ANSWER-3.Depression
To assess a client's potential for engaging in inappropriate behaviors, the caregiver
should perform as soon as possible after admission a:
, 1.physical examination
2.mental status assessment
3.review of laboratory tests and other results
4.psychosocial examination -ANSWER-2.mental status assessment
the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a way that respects the rights of
other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
1.anger
2.adjustment
3.aggression
4.assertiveness -ANSWER-4.assertiveness
Harm to another's health or welfare caused by failure to provide for basic needs or
placing the person's health or welfare at unreasonable risk is best described as:
1.abuse
2.neglect
3.violence
4.exploitation -ANSWER-2.neglect
the leading cause of maternal injury and death during pregnancy is:
1.Trauma
2.Accidents
3.Hypertension
4.Drug and alcohol use -ANSWER-1.Trauma
the child who is more likely to behave aggressively toward his or her peer is:
1.Anne, who reads in her spare time
2.Dale, who wrestles after school daily
3.Carl, who plays tackle on the football team
4.Brian, who watches 6 hours of television a day -ANSWER-4.Brian, who watches 6
hours of television a day
Whenever a suspected victim of violence is brought into the health care system, the first
priority is to:
1.Ensure the client's safety
2.Assure the client's relatives
3.Ensure a thorough nursing assessment
4.Ensure an examination for possible evidence -ANSWER-1.Ensure the client's safety
The nurse suspects a mother of abusing her child. which behavior is the most likely
cause?
1.the mother is concerned about the child's health.
2.the child relates well to the nursing staff with appropriate interaction for age.
3.The child appears overly compliant, passive and undemanding with the mother and
staff.
