NGN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM SCRIPT 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which action would the nurse take for a withdrawn client who
suddenly screams, bursts into tears, and runs from the room to the
far end of the hallway?
A. Walk to the end of the hallway where the client is standing
B. Accept the action as the impulsive behavior of a sick person
C. Ask another client in the dayroom why the client acted in this way
D. Document objectively the incident in the client's record
immediately. Answer: A. Walk to the end of the hallway where the
client is standing
This lets the client know that the nurse is available. It also
demonstrates an acceptance of the client.
◉ Which consistent approach would the nurse use for a client
diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder?
A. Warm and firm without being punitive
B. Indifferent and detached but nonjudgemental
C. Confidentiality acquiescent to client demands
,D. Clearly communicative of personal disapproval. Answer: A. Warm
and firm without being punitive
◉ Which technique would be appropriate for clients who exhibit
mild neurocognitive impairment?
A. Reality orientation
B. Behavioral confrontation
C. Reflective communication
D. Reminiscence group therapy. Answer: A. Reality orientation
◉ Which characteristic is most essential for the nurse to have in
caring for clients with mental health disorders?
A. Empathy
B. Sympathy
C. Organization
D. Authoritarianism. Answer: A. Empathy
Empathy - understanding and, to some extent, sharing the emotions
of another- encourages the expression of feelings. Sympathy, or
feeling sorry for someone, may further decrease the client's feelings
of self-worth.
,◉ Which stage is a terminally ill client displaying by gradually
moving towards resolution of feelings about impending death
according to Kubler-Ross' theory of death and dying?
A. Anger stage
B. Denial stage
C. Bargaining stage
D. Acceptance stage. Answer: D. Acceptance stage
When acceptance is reached. the individual is beginning to withdraw
from life; communication is simple, concise, and most often
nonverbal. Kubler-Ross' research has shown that at this stage, verbal
communication is typically less important, and touch and presence
are most important. The client has moved past the anger, denial, and
bargaining stages.
◉ Which action would the nurse take for a client with an obsessive-
compulsive disorder who continually walks up and down the hall,
touching every other and becomes upset if interrupted?
A. Distract the client, which will help the client forget about touching
the chairs.
B. Encourage the client to continue touching the chairs as long as the
client wants until fatigue sets in
C. Remove chairs from the hall, thereby relieving the client of the
necessity of touching every other one
, D. Allow the behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the
client help set the time limits to be imposed. Answer: D. Allow the
behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the client help set
the time limits to be imposed
◉ Place the five stages of grievingidentified and described by
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in order of progression from first to last.
1. Anger
2. Denial
3. Depression
4. Acceptance
5. Bargaining. Answer: 2. Denial
1. Anger
5. Bargaining
3. Depression
4. Acceptance
◉ Which assessment finding would the nurse observe in a client
with bipolar disorder, manic phase?
A. Constant singing
B. Ritualistic behavior
C. Flat affect
D. Apathetic demeanor. Answer: A. Constant singing
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which action would the nurse take for a withdrawn client who
suddenly screams, bursts into tears, and runs from the room to the
far end of the hallway?
A. Walk to the end of the hallway where the client is standing
B. Accept the action as the impulsive behavior of a sick person
C. Ask another client in the dayroom why the client acted in this way
D. Document objectively the incident in the client's record
immediately. Answer: A. Walk to the end of the hallway where the
client is standing
This lets the client know that the nurse is available. It also
demonstrates an acceptance of the client.
◉ Which consistent approach would the nurse use for a client
diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder?
A. Warm and firm without being punitive
B. Indifferent and detached but nonjudgemental
C. Confidentiality acquiescent to client demands
,D. Clearly communicative of personal disapproval. Answer: A. Warm
and firm without being punitive
◉ Which technique would be appropriate for clients who exhibit
mild neurocognitive impairment?
A. Reality orientation
B. Behavioral confrontation
C. Reflective communication
D. Reminiscence group therapy. Answer: A. Reality orientation
◉ Which characteristic is most essential for the nurse to have in
caring for clients with mental health disorders?
A. Empathy
B. Sympathy
C. Organization
D. Authoritarianism. Answer: A. Empathy
Empathy - understanding and, to some extent, sharing the emotions
of another- encourages the expression of feelings. Sympathy, or
feeling sorry for someone, may further decrease the client's feelings
of self-worth.
,◉ Which stage is a terminally ill client displaying by gradually
moving towards resolution of feelings about impending death
according to Kubler-Ross' theory of death and dying?
A. Anger stage
B. Denial stage
C. Bargaining stage
D. Acceptance stage. Answer: D. Acceptance stage
When acceptance is reached. the individual is beginning to withdraw
from life; communication is simple, concise, and most often
nonverbal. Kubler-Ross' research has shown that at this stage, verbal
communication is typically less important, and touch and presence
are most important. The client has moved past the anger, denial, and
bargaining stages.
◉ Which action would the nurse take for a client with an obsessive-
compulsive disorder who continually walks up and down the hall,
touching every other and becomes upset if interrupted?
A. Distract the client, which will help the client forget about touching
the chairs.
B. Encourage the client to continue touching the chairs as long as the
client wants until fatigue sets in
C. Remove chairs from the hall, thereby relieving the client of the
necessity of touching every other one
, D. Allow the behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the
client help set the time limits to be imposed. Answer: D. Allow the
behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the client help set
the time limits to be imposed
◉ Place the five stages of grievingidentified and described by
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in order of progression from first to last.
1. Anger
2. Denial
3. Depression
4. Acceptance
5. Bargaining. Answer: 2. Denial
1. Anger
5. Bargaining
3. Depression
4. Acceptance
◉ Which assessment finding would the nurse observe in a client
with bipolar disorder, manic phase?
A. Constant singing
B. Ritualistic behavior
C. Flat affect
D. Apathetic demeanor. Answer: A. Constant singing
