NU664C EXAM 2 2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Acute stress disorder. Answer: A mental health condition that can
occur after experiencing a traumatic event, characterized by
symptoms similar to PTSD but lasting less than a month.
◉ Depersonalization disorder. Answer: A dissociative disorder
characterized by persistent feelings of detachment or estrangement
from one's self.
◉ Abstract thinking. Answer: The ability to understand concepts
that are not directly tied to concrete objects or experiences, such as
metaphors and proverbs.
◉ Thought content. Answer: A component of the Mental Status
Exam that assesses the themes and ideas expressed by the patient,
including any delusions or hallucinations.
◉ Nonmaleficence. Answer: An ethical principle that means to do no
harm.
◉ Fidelity. Answer: The ethical principle of being true and loyal to
commitments and responsibilities.
, ◉ Therapeutic alliance. Answer: A trust-based relationship
supporting treatment collaboration between a healthcare provider
and a patient.
◉ Reflection in therapeutic communication. Answer: Repeating or
paraphrasing what a patient has said to validate understanding.
◉ Validation in communication. Answer: Affirming a patient's
feelings and experiences to show understanding and support.
◉ Clarification in therapy. Answer: Seeking a clear understanding of
a patient's statements to ensure accurate interpretation.
◉ GABA. Answer: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter
that is enhanced by medications that reduce anxiety.
◉ Mental Status Exam (MSE). Answer: An assessment tool that
evaluates a patient's appearance, attitude, speech, mood, affect,
thought process/content, cognition, insight, and judgment.
◉ Impaired attention. Answer: A cognitive dysfunction that affects
the ability to focus and concentrate.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Acute stress disorder. Answer: A mental health condition that can
occur after experiencing a traumatic event, characterized by
symptoms similar to PTSD but lasting less than a month.
◉ Depersonalization disorder. Answer: A dissociative disorder
characterized by persistent feelings of detachment or estrangement
from one's self.
◉ Abstract thinking. Answer: The ability to understand concepts
that are not directly tied to concrete objects or experiences, such as
metaphors and proverbs.
◉ Thought content. Answer: A component of the Mental Status
Exam that assesses the themes and ideas expressed by the patient,
including any delusions or hallucinations.
◉ Nonmaleficence. Answer: An ethical principle that means to do no
harm.
◉ Fidelity. Answer: The ethical principle of being true and loyal to
commitments and responsibilities.
, ◉ Therapeutic alliance. Answer: A trust-based relationship
supporting treatment collaboration between a healthcare provider
and a patient.
◉ Reflection in therapeutic communication. Answer: Repeating or
paraphrasing what a patient has said to validate understanding.
◉ Validation in communication. Answer: Affirming a patient's
feelings and experiences to show understanding and support.
◉ Clarification in therapy. Answer: Seeking a clear understanding of
a patient's statements to ensure accurate interpretation.
◉ GABA. Answer: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter
that is enhanced by medications that reduce anxiety.
◉ Mental Status Exam (MSE). Answer: An assessment tool that
evaluates a patient's appearance, attitude, speech, mood, affect,
thought process/content, cognition, insight, and judgment.
◉ Impaired attention. Answer: A cognitive dysfunction that affects
the ability to focus and concentrate.
