RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE B FULL
QUESTION BANK AND ANSWER KEY 2026
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an adolescent
who has amphetamine use disorder. Which of the following
statements by the parent should the nurse identify as indicating an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should be alert for weight gain in my child."
b. "I can tell my child is using amphetamines because he is drowsy."
c. "Dilated pupils are a sign my child is using amphetamines."
d. "Memory loss can indicate that my child is using amphetamines.".
Answer: c. "Dilated pupils are a sign my child is using
amphetamines."
-The nurse should instruct the parent to monitor the adolescent for
mydriasis, or dilated pupils, because this is a manifestation of
amphetamine use.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has agoraphobia. The
nurse should identify that which of the following situations will
increase the client's anxiety?
a. traveling in an airplane
b. entering a walk-in closet
c. taking a bath
d. picking up a soiled tissue. Answer: a. traveling in an airplane
,-The nurse should identify that using public transportation, such as
traveling in an airplane, will increase the anxiety of a client who has
agoraphobia
◉ A nurse is monitoring communication between a client who has
alcohol use disorder and her partner. Which of the following
communication patterns of the client's partner should the nurse
identify as being effective?
a. "I can never talk to you because you are always drunk."
b. "I become very angry when you get drunk."
c. "Because of your drinking, we can't have guests in our home."
d. "Don't be mad at the kids. It was my fault that the dishes did not
get done.". Answer: b. "I become very angry when you get drunk."
-The nurse should identify that this statement is an example of a
healthy, effective communication pattern. The partner is discussing
personal feelings instead of focusing on the client's negative
behavior
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 450 mg PO to a client
who has bipolar disorder. Available is lithium 150 mg capsules. How
many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest while number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.). Answer: 3 capsules
, ◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who uses alcohol "to cope
with stress." Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
a. "Do you see how your alcohol consumption affects your
employment?"
b. "Is your partner affected by your alcohol consumption?"
c. "What daily activities are disrupted because of your alcohol
consumption?"
d. "Would you agree that stressful times in your life lead to increased
alcohol consumption?". Answer: c. "What daily activities are
disrupted because of your alcohol consumption?"
-The nurse is using an open-ended question, which is a therapeutic
form of communication that can encourage the client to share
information and to develop a rapport with the nurse.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has
a history of aggressive behavior. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
a. "If you can control your actions this week, I'll talk to your parents
about extending your curfew."
b. "Have you considered participating in a sport to help you control
your aggression?"
c. "If you become aggressive, your parents will take away privileges."
d. You're hurting others. Do you understand why that's wrong?".
Answer: b. "Have you considered participating in a sport to help you
control your aggression?"
QUESTION BANK AND ANSWER KEY 2026
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an adolescent
who has amphetamine use disorder. Which of the following
statements by the parent should the nurse identify as indicating an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should be alert for weight gain in my child."
b. "I can tell my child is using amphetamines because he is drowsy."
c. "Dilated pupils are a sign my child is using amphetamines."
d. "Memory loss can indicate that my child is using amphetamines.".
Answer: c. "Dilated pupils are a sign my child is using
amphetamines."
-The nurse should instruct the parent to monitor the adolescent for
mydriasis, or dilated pupils, because this is a manifestation of
amphetamine use.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has agoraphobia. The
nurse should identify that which of the following situations will
increase the client's anxiety?
a. traveling in an airplane
b. entering a walk-in closet
c. taking a bath
d. picking up a soiled tissue. Answer: a. traveling in an airplane
,-The nurse should identify that using public transportation, such as
traveling in an airplane, will increase the anxiety of a client who has
agoraphobia
◉ A nurse is monitoring communication between a client who has
alcohol use disorder and her partner. Which of the following
communication patterns of the client's partner should the nurse
identify as being effective?
a. "I can never talk to you because you are always drunk."
b. "I become very angry when you get drunk."
c. "Because of your drinking, we can't have guests in our home."
d. "Don't be mad at the kids. It was my fault that the dishes did not
get done.". Answer: b. "I become very angry when you get drunk."
-The nurse should identify that this statement is an example of a
healthy, effective communication pattern. The partner is discussing
personal feelings instead of focusing on the client's negative
behavior
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 450 mg PO to a client
who has bipolar disorder. Available is lithium 150 mg capsules. How
many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest while number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.). Answer: 3 capsules
, ◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who uses alcohol "to cope
with stress." Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
a. "Do you see how your alcohol consumption affects your
employment?"
b. "Is your partner affected by your alcohol consumption?"
c. "What daily activities are disrupted because of your alcohol
consumption?"
d. "Would you agree that stressful times in your life lead to increased
alcohol consumption?". Answer: c. "What daily activities are
disrupted because of your alcohol consumption?"
-The nurse is using an open-ended question, which is a therapeutic
form of communication that can encourage the client to share
information and to develop a rapport with the nurse.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has
a history of aggressive behavior. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
a. "If you can control your actions this week, I'll talk to your parents
about extending your curfew."
b. "Have you considered participating in a sport to help you control
your aggression?"
c. "If you become aggressive, your parents will take away privileges."
d. You're hurting others. Do you understand why that's wrong?".
Answer: b. "Have you considered participating in a sport to help you
control your aggression?"
