NSG-322 Final Review | Comprehensive Study
Guide & Practice Questions (2026/2027)
The therapist attempts to help a client identify and alter his distorted behavior? -
correct answer-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Based on classic and operant conditioning, which therapy type helps clients
associate unpleasant effects with undesired behaviors, to decrease unwanted
behaviors? - correct answer-Operant Conditioning
Learned responses can be reversed by first learning relaxation techniques and
then gradually facing the anxiety-causing stimulus. What type of therapy is this? -
correct answer-Exposure Therapy / Systematic Desenitization
Attempting to correct or eliminate maladaptive behaviors or response by
rewarding adaptive behaviors is which type of therapy? - correct answer-
Behavioral Modificiation
The RN provides and maintains a safe, structured, recovery-oriented unit
environment. What type of therapy is this? - correct answer-Milieu Therapy
A client comes to the hospital, asking to be evaluated for possible treatment.
What type of admission is this? - correct answer-Voluntary Admission
, Ms. Smith was admitted involuntarily for 72 hours. The 72 hours is over, and she
demands discharge. Why might a provider NOT discharge her? - correct answer-
Posing harm to self or others/Dangerous, threatening behaviors/imminent risk of
harm
Mr. Jones stands on a bridge, threatening to jump. Police take him to the hospital,
and he is admitted for evaluation and observation. What type of admission is
this? - correct answer-Emergency Involuntary commitment/Hold
A client with schizophrenia is mandated by the court to the mental health hospital
for stabilization and treatment. What type of admission is this? - correct answer-
Involuntary Admission
Client Sarah continually interrupts the RN during unit med pass, causing
distraction. The RN sends Sarah to her room and locks the door. What is this
intervention? - correct answer-Seclusion (unjustified)
A client is terrified of gaining weight; yet preoccupied with thoughts of food.
What condition does the nurse suspect? - correct answer-Anorexia Nervosa
As a client admitted to the eating d/o unit undresses, a nurse observes the client's
body is covered by fine, downy hair. What condition does the nurse document? -
correct answer-Lanugo
A client eats a large meal, then self-induces vomiting. What is the medical term
for these behaviors? - correct answer-Bingeing and Purging
Guide & Practice Questions (2026/2027)
The therapist attempts to help a client identify and alter his distorted behavior? -
correct answer-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Based on classic and operant conditioning, which therapy type helps clients
associate unpleasant effects with undesired behaviors, to decrease unwanted
behaviors? - correct answer-Operant Conditioning
Learned responses can be reversed by first learning relaxation techniques and
then gradually facing the anxiety-causing stimulus. What type of therapy is this? -
correct answer-Exposure Therapy / Systematic Desenitization
Attempting to correct or eliminate maladaptive behaviors or response by
rewarding adaptive behaviors is which type of therapy? - correct answer-
Behavioral Modificiation
The RN provides and maintains a safe, structured, recovery-oriented unit
environment. What type of therapy is this? - correct answer-Milieu Therapy
A client comes to the hospital, asking to be evaluated for possible treatment.
What type of admission is this? - correct answer-Voluntary Admission
, Ms. Smith was admitted involuntarily for 72 hours. The 72 hours is over, and she
demands discharge. Why might a provider NOT discharge her? - correct answer-
Posing harm to self or others/Dangerous, threatening behaviors/imminent risk of
harm
Mr. Jones stands on a bridge, threatening to jump. Police take him to the hospital,
and he is admitted for evaluation and observation. What type of admission is
this? - correct answer-Emergency Involuntary commitment/Hold
A client with schizophrenia is mandated by the court to the mental health hospital
for stabilization and treatment. What type of admission is this? - correct answer-
Involuntary Admission
Client Sarah continually interrupts the RN during unit med pass, causing
distraction. The RN sends Sarah to her room and locks the door. What is this
intervention? - correct answer-Seclusion (unjustified)
A client is terrified of gaining weight; yet preoccupied with thoughts of food.
What condition does the nurse suspect? - correct answer-Anorexia Nervosa
As a client admitted to the eating d/o unit undresses, a nurse observes the client's
body is covered by fine, downy hair. What condition does the nurse document? -
correct answer-Lanugo
A client eats a large meal, then self-induces vomiting. What is the medical term
for these behaviors? - correct answer-Bingeing and Purging
