MH MOD 12 Practice Questions and All
Correct Answers 2026 Updated.
a nurse is assessing an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. tachycardia
B. constipation
C. metrorrhagia
D. hyperkalemia - Answer B. constipation
Constipation is an expected finding of anorexia nervosa due to the effects of starvation.
a nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following assessment
findings require immediate followup? (SATA)
Amenorrhea
Lanugo
Cold extremities
Dry mucous membranes
Emaciated appearance
Decreased skin turgor
Heart rate 50/min
Temperature 36° C (96.8° F)
BP 80/48 mm Hg
Respirations 16/min
BMI 16.99 kg/m2
Potassium 3.0 mEq/L (expected reference range: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Sodium 136 mEq/L (expected reference range: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L (expected reference range: 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L)
Chloride 98 mEq/L (expected reference range: 98 to 106 mEq/L
WBC 10,000/mm3 (expected reference range 5000 to 10,000/mm3)
Hct 37% (expected reference range: 37 to 47%)
Hemoglobin 12 g/dL (expected reference range: 12 to 16 g/dL)
, Electrocardiographic changes noted with QT prolongation and ST wave abnormalities - Answer
Heart rate
Potassium level
Blood pressure
ECG
Body temperature
a nurse is caring for a 19 yo client in the emergency department who reports passing out while
at school. A nurse is assessing the client for manifestation of anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (SATA)
Vital Signs
BP 84/48 mm HgPulse rate 48/minRespiratory rate 16/minTemperature 36.4º C (97.5º F)
Nurses' Notes
Client is alert and oriented x3. Reports being at school earlier this morning and suddenly felt
"faint" and the next thing they knew, they were in in an ambulance. Wearing layered, baggy
clothing, and reports being cold. States increased levels of anxiety about missing school. Politely
refuses offer of something to eat or drink, commenting, "I'm not hungry."
Physical Examination
Client presents with a very thin appearance. Height is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 40.1 kg (88
lb). Denies shortness of breath or physical pain. Neurological exam findings are within expected
- Answer Client comments that that they are too thin and needs to gain weight is incorrect.
Clients who have anorexia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight.
Client has soft, unpigmented hair on arms is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can
have soft, unpigmented hair all over their body, also known as lanugo, as a result of starvation
and malnutrition.
Client's hair appears brittle and thin is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can
experience hair loss as a result of starvation and malnutrition.
Client reports consuming around 600 calories each day is correct. Clients who have anorexia
nervosa severely restrict their nutritional intake in an effort to lose weight.
Client voices being "too tired" and lacks interest in daily workouts at the gym is incorrect.
Clients who have anorexia nervosa engage in excessive exercise as a means to control their
weight and to burn calories of any food or fluids consumed.
Client reports preoccupation with thoughts about food is correct. Clients who have anorexia
nervosa have obsessive thoughts about food, calories, and cooking, despite their self-
deprivation of adequate nutrition.
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has binge-eating disorder and is morbidly obese.
The client has been prescribed olistat. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse
that the client understands the teaching?
A. "I will take my dose of orlistat every morning an hour before breakfast"
Correct Answers 2026 Updated.
a nurse is assessing an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. tachycardia
B. constipation
C. metrorrhagia
D. hyperkalemia - Answer B. constipation
Constipation is an expected finding of anorexia nervosa due to the effects of starvation.
a nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following assessment
findings require immediate followup? (SATA)
Amenorrhea
Lanugo
Cold extremities
Dry mucous membranes
Emaciated appearance
Decreased skin turgor
Heart rate 50/min
Temperature 36° C (96.8° F)
BP 80/48 mm Hg
Respirations 16/min
BMI 16.99 kg/m2
Potassium 3.0 mEq/L (expected reference range: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Sodium 136 mEq/L (expected reference range: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L (expected reference range: 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L)
Chloride 98 mEq/L (expected reference range: 98 to 106 mEq/L
WBC 10,000/mm3 (expected reference range 5000 to 10,000/mm3)
Hct 37% (expected reference range: 37 to 47%)
Hemoglobin 12 g/dL (expected reference range: 12 to 16 g/dL)
, Electrocardiographic changes noted with QT prolongation and ST wave abnormalities - Answer
Heart rate
Potassium level
Blood pressure
ECG
Body temperature
a nurse is caring for a 19 yo client in the emergency department who reports passing out while
at school. A nurse is assessing the client for manifestation of anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (SATA)
Vital Signs
BP 84/48 mm HgPulse rate 48/minRespiratory rate 16/minTemperature 36.4º C (97.5º F)
Nurses' Notes
Client is alert and oriented x3. Reports being at school earlier this morning and suddenly felt
"faint" and the next thing they knew, they were in in an ambulance. Wearing layered, baggy
clothing, and reports being cold. States increased levels of anxiety about missing school. Politely
refuses offer of something to eat or drink, commenting, "I'm not hungry."
Physical Examination
Client presents with a very thin appearance. Height is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 40.1 kg (88
lb). Denies shortness of breath or physical pain. Neurological exam findings are within expected
- Answer Client comments that that they are too thin and needs to gain weight is incorrect.
Clients who have anorexia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight.
Client has soft, unpigmented hair on arms is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can
have soft, unpigmented hair all over their body, also known as lanugo, as a result of starvation
and malnutrition.
Client's hair appears brittle and thin is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can
experience hair loss as a result of starvation and malnutrition.
Client reports consuming around 600 calories each day is correct. Clients who have anorexia
nervosa severely restrict their nutritional intake in an effort to lose weight.
Client voices being "too tired" and lacks interest in daily workouts at the gym is incorrect.
Clients who have anorexia nervosa engage in excessive exercise as a means to control their
weight and to burn calories of any food or fluids consumed.
Client reports preoccupation with thoughts about food is correct. Clients who have anorexia
nervosa have obsessive thoughts about food, calories, and cooking, despite their self-
deprivation of adequate nutrition.
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has binge-eating disorder and is morbidly obese.
The client has been prescribed olistat. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse
that the client understands the teaching?
A. "I will take my dose of orlistat every morning an hour before breakfast"
