NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
fatigue - correct answer "a subjective lack of physical and/or mental
energy that is perceived by the individual or caregiver to interfere with
usual and desired activities"
scope of fatigue - correct answer no fatigue (full functional status), mild
fatigue, moderate fatigue, exhaustion (impaired functional status)
markowitz and rabow three defining characteristics: - correct answer -
perception of generalized weakness, resulting in inability to initiate
certain activities
-easy fatiguability and the reduced capacity to maintain performance
-mental fatigue resulting in impaired concentration and loss of memory
and emotional stability
normal physiological process for fatigue - correct answer -fatigue can be
considered an expected symptom experienced by healthy individuals, but
it is not considered a normal or expected finding when fatigue is
persistent or severe
-in healthy individuals, fatigue is received by physical and/or cognitive
rest
categories of fatigue - correct answer -each classification of fatigue can
further be categorized as:
*temporary
or
*chronic=lasting longer than 6 months
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
theoretical links to fatigue - correct answer -there are many models or
theories to explain what happens within the body to cause fatigue, but
no single theory completely explains this multidimensional concept
-three leading theories
three leading theories of fatigue - correct answer *waste product
accumulation
*insufficient supply of substances
*an inflammatory process
common occurring physiological consequences of fatigue - correct
answer -significant changes in a persons life that result in the loss of a
job, loss of relationships, and inability to care for oneself
-significant psychological consequences, particularly depression
-mortality from suicide was higher in patients than the general
population
-poor prognosis for complete long-term resolution of symptoms
risk factors for fatigue across various populations - correct answer all
individuals are potentially at risk for fatigue
populations at greatest risk for fatigue - correct answer -older adults
-women
individual risk factors for fatigue - correct answer -underlying conditions
-treatment-related factors
-nutritional status
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
-lifestyle choices
subjective assessment for fatigue (history) - correct answer -personal
description of the fatigue
-onset and course
-duration and daily pattern
-factors that alleviate or exacerbate
-impact on daily life
objective assessment for fatigue (physical examination) - correct answer -
inspection: general appearance, gait, skin
-palpation: lymph adenopathy, thyroid nodules, and goiter
-auscultation: heart and lungs underlying conditions
common diagnostic tests for fatigue - correct answer -there are no
specific diagnostic markers for fatigue (diagnostic testing is primarily
completed to rule out underlying diseases)
-measurement of motor or cognitive function does not show significant
correlations with perceived fatigue
primary prevention for fatigue - correct answer -primary prevention
focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle including topics like:
*good nutrition
*exercise
*getting adequate sleep
*managing stress
*vitamin supplements
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
secondary prevention (screening) for fatigue - correct answer -no
population-wide screening efforts with respect to fatigue
-high-risk patients or fatigue should be asked additional questions or use
a fatigue screening tool
collaborative interventions for fatigue - correct answer *manage
physiological fatigue by managing poor lifestyle choices and disease
*manage secondary fatigue to treat underlying condition and reduce
fatigue
-exercise/rest therapy
-sleep hygiene
-nutrition teaching
-stress management
-pharmacological treatment
-psychological care
chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs) - correct answer -also called chronic
fatigue and immune dysfunction or myalgic encephalomyelitis
-characterized by debilitating fatigue and associated complaints
-affects 1 million people in the u.s.
-women more than men
chronic fatigue syndrome etiology and pathophysiology - correct answer
-precise mechanisms remain unknown
-many theories about cause
*neuroendocrine abnormalities involving a hypo function of hpa axis and
hpg (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal) axis
-severe microorganisms
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
fatigue - correct answer "a subjective lack of physical and/or mental
energy that is perceived by the individual or caregiver to interfere with
usual and desired activities"
scope of fatigue - correct answer no fatigue (full functional status), mild
fatigue, moderate fatigue, exhaustion (impaired functional status)
markowitz and rabow three defining characteristics: - correct answer -
perception of generalized weakness, resulting in inability to initiate
certain activities
-easy fatiguability and the reduced capacity to maintain performance
-mental fatigue resulting in impaired concentration and loss of memory
and emotional stability
normal physiological process for fatigue - correct answer -fatigue can be
considered an expected symptom experienced by healthy individuals, but
it is not considered a normal or expected finding when fatigue is
persistent or severe
-in healthy individuals, fatigue is received by physical and/or cognitive
rest
categories of fatigue - correct answer -each classification of fatigue can
further be categorized as:
*temporary
or
*chronic=lasting longer than 6 months
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
theoretical links to fatigue - correct answer -there are many models or
theories to explain what happens within the body to cause fatigue, but
no single theory completely explains this multidimensional concept
-three leading theories
three leading theories of fatigue - correct answer *waste product
accumulation
*insufficient supply of substances
*an inflammatory process
common occurring physiological consequences of fatigue - correct
answer -significant changes in a persons life that result in the loss of a
job, loss of relationships, and inability to care for oneself
-significant psychological consequences, particularly depression
-mortality from suicide was higher in patients than the general
population
-poor prognosis for complete long-term resolution of symptoms
risk factors for fatigue across various populations - correct answer all
individuals are potentially at risk for fatigue
populations at greatest risk for fatigue - correct answer -older adults
-women
individual risk factors for fatigue - correct answer -underlying conditions
-treatment-related factors
-nutritional status
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
-lifestyle choices
subjective assessment for fatigue (history) - correct answer -personal
description of the fatigue
-onset and course
-duration and daily pattern
-factors that alleviate or exacerbate
-impact on daily life
objective assessment for fatigue (physical examination) - correct answer -
inspection: general appearance, gait, skin
-palpation: lymph adenopathy, thyroid nodules, and goiter
-auscultation: heart and lungs underlying conditions
common diagnostic tests for fatigue - correct answer -there are no
specific diagnostic markers for fatigue (diagnostic testing is primarily
completed to rule out underlying diseases)
-measurement of motor or cognitive function does not show significant
correlations with perceived fatigue
primary prevention for fatigue - correct answer -primary prevention
focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle including topics like:
*good nutrition
*exercise
*getting adequate sleep
*managing stress
*vitamin supplements
, NR326 Exam 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
secondary prevention (screening) for fatigue - correct answer -no
population-wide screening efforts with respect to fatigue
-high-risk patients or fatigue should be asked additional questions or use
a fatigue screening tool
collaborative interventions for fatigue - correct answer *manage
physiological fatigue by managing poor lifestyle choices and disease
*manage secondary fatigue to treat underlying condition and reduce
fatigue
-exercise/rest therapy
-sleep hygiene
-nutrition teaching
-stress management
-pharmacological treatment
-psychological care
chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs) - correct answer -also called chronic
fatigue and immune dysfunction or myalgic encephalomyelitis
-characterized by debilitating fatigue and associated complaints
-affects 1 million people in the u.s.
-women more than men
chronic fatigue syndrome etiology and pathophysiology - correct answer
-precise mechanisms remain unknown
-many theories about cause
*neuroendocrine abnormalities involving a hypo function of hpa axis and
hpg (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal) axis
-severe microorganisms
