NGN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ A young male who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder
takes lithium carbonate daily. He is graduating...he tells the school
nurse that wants to live away from home for college. What
information is most important for...family?
A. Despite his illness, the client should be able to live away from
home
B. his serum lithium levels should be routinely evaluated
C. he should plan to participate in group or individual therapy while
at college D. he should be aware of the symptoms of his illness
Answer: B. his serum lithium levels should be routinely evaluated
◉ A female client is brought to the emergency department after
police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused.
The RN also determines that the client is homeless and is exhibiting
suspiciousness. The client's plan of care should include what
priority problem.
A. Acute confusion
B. Ineffective community coping
C. Disturbed sensory perception
D. Self-care deficit Answer: A. Acute confusion
,◉ The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee
who was just notified that her child was involved in a motor vehicle
accident and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I can't
believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the RN to
provide in this crisis?
A. "Tell me what you think should happen."
B. "How serious was the collision?"
C. "What do you think you should do?"
D. Call for transportation to the hospital Answer: D. Call for
transportation to the hospital
◉ A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and
an inventor. He also reports that he is married to a female movie star
and thinks that his brother wants a sexual relationship with her.
What is the priority nursing problem admission to the psychiatric
unit?
A. Ineffective sexual patterns
B. Impaired environmental interpretation
C. Disturbed sensory perception
D. Compromised Family Coping Answer: A. Ineffective sexual
patterns
◉ The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder who has self-inflicted lacerations on the
,abdomen. Which approach should the RN use when changing this
client's dressing?
A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing wound.
B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own
abdomen.
D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
Answer: B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental
manner.
◉ While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly
when interacting verbally with the RN. The two trade places, and the
RN demonstrates the client's behaviors. What is the main goal of this
therapeutic technique?
a. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
b. Dialogue about the ineffectiveness of his interactions
c. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
d. Discuss the client's feelings when he responds. Answer: c. Allow
the client to identify the way he interacts.
◉ An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who
reports sleeping only 4 hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9
lbs within the last month. Which client goal is most important to
achieve within the first three days of treatment?
, A. Meet scheduled appointment with dietitian
B. Sleep at least 6 hours a night
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen
D. Describes the reason for hospitalization Answer: B. Sleep at least
6 hours a night
◉ When preparing to administer to domestic violence screening tool
to a female client, which statement should the RN provide?
A. "If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions."
B. "State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic
violence"
C. "The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any
domestic abuse"
D. "All clients are screened for domestic abuse because it is common
in our society" Answer: D. "All clients are screened for domestic
abuse because it is common in our society"
◉ A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining
of diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies
chills, and all laboratory findings are within normal limits. During
the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her sister thinks
she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is
best for the RN to provide?
A. "Unless your sister has a medical education, ignore her
comments."
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ A young male who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder
takes lithium carbonate daily. He is graduating...he tells the school
nurse that wants to live away from home for college. What
information is most important for...family?
A. Despite his illness, the client should be able to live away from
home
B. his serum lithium levels should be routinely evaluated
C. he should plan to participate in group or individual therapy while
at college D. he should be aware of the symptoms of his illness
Answer: B. his serum lithium levels should be routinely evaluated
◉ A female client is brought to the emergency department after
police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused.
The RN also determines that the client is homeless and is exhibiting
suspiciousness. The client's plan of care should include what
priority problem.
A. Acute confusion
B. Ineffective community coping
C. Disturbed sensory perception
D. Self-care deficit Answer: A. Acute confusion
,◉ The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee
who was just notified that her child was involved in a motor vehicle
accident and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I can't
believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the RN to
provide in this crisis?
A. "Tell me what you think should happen."
B. "How serious was the collision?"
C. "What do you think you should do?"
D. Call for transportation to the hospital Answer: D. Call for
transportation to the hospital
◉ A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and
an inventor. He also reports that he is married to a female movie star
and thinks that his brother wants a sexual relationship with her.
What is the priority nursing problem admission to the psychiatric
unit?
A. Ineffective sexual patterns
B. Impaired environmental interpretation
C. Disturbed sensory perception
D. Compromised Family Coping Answer: A. Ineffective sexual
patterns
◉ The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder who has self-inflicted lacerations on the
,abdomen. Which approach should the RN use when changing this
client's dressing?
A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing wound.
B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own
abdomen.
D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
Answer: B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental
manner.
◉ While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly
when interacting verbally with the RN. The two trade places, and the
RN demonstrates the client's behaviors. What is the main goal of this
therapeutic technique?
a. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
b. Dialogue about the ineffectiveness of his interactions
c. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
d. Discuss the client's feelings when he responds. Answer: c. Allow
the client to identify the way he interacts.
◉ An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who
reports sleeping only 4 hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9
lbs within the last month. Which client goal is most important to
achieve within the first three days of treatment?
, A. Meet scheduled appointment with dietitian
B. Sleep at least 6 hours a night
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen
D. Describes the reason for hospitalization Answer: B. Sleep at least
6 hours a night
◉ When preparing to administer to domestic violence screening tool
to a female client, which statement should the RN provide?
A. "If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions."
B. "State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic
violence"
C. "The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any
domestic abuse"
D. "All clients are screened for domestic abuse because it is common
in our society" Answer: D. "All clients are screened for domestic
abuse because it is common in our society"
◉ A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining
of diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies
chills, and all laboratory findings are within normal limits. During
the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her sister thinks
she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is
best for the RN to provide?
A. "Unless your sister has a medical education, ignore her
comments."
