FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICE OF
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING;
PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
||NEWEST UPDATE 2026/2027
ALREADY GRADED A+
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic therapy. What signs and
symptoms of this syndrome should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
1 Jaundice
2 Diaphoresis
3 Hyperrigidity
4 Hyperthermia
5 Photosensitivity
Diaphoresis
Hyperridgidity
Hyperthermia
A client is admitted with a conversion disorder. What is the primary nursing intervention?
1 Talking about the physical problems
2 Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
3 Explaining how stress caused the physical symptoms
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,4 Focusing on the client's concerns regarding the symptoms
Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
A client on a psychiatric unit who has been hearing voices is receiving a neuroleptic medication for the
first time. The client takes the cup of water and the pill and stares at them. What is the most therapeutic
statement the nurse can make?
1
"You have to take your medicine."
2
"This is the medication that your doctor ordered."
3
"This will help you not to hear the voices. It will only work if you take it."
4
"There must be a reason that you don't want to take your medicine."
This will help you nor hear the voices. It will only work if you take it.
A client in the early dementia stage of Alzheimer disease is admitted to a long-term care facility. Which
activities must the nurse initiate? Select all that apply.
Weighing the client once a week
2
Having specialized rehabilitation equipment available
3
Keeping the client in pajamas and robe most of the day
4
Establishing a schedule with periods of rest after activities
5
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,Reviewing the client's weekly budget and use of community resources
6
Setting up a plan for weekly entertainment through a senior citizens group
Weighing the client once a week
Having specialized rehabilitation equipment available
Establishing a schedule with periods of rest after activities
A 19-year-old adolescent is admitted to the emergency department with multiple fractures and potential
internal injuries. The client's history reveals multiple drug abuse for the past 8 months. When caring for
this client, the nurse determines that the most serious life-threatening responses usually result from
withdrawal from:
1 Heroin
2 Methadone
3 Barbiturates
4 Amphetamine
barbiturates
When talking with a client who has alcoholism, the nurse notes that the client becomes irritable, makes
excuses, and blames family and friends for the drinking problem. Which defense mechanisms does the
nurse conclude that the client is using? Select all that apply.
1
Projection
2
Suppression
3
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, Sublimation
4
Identification
5
Rationalization
Projection
Rationalization
A nurse is caring for a child with autism. Which intervention is most appropriate in an attempt to promote
socialization for this child?
1
Encouraging participation in group activities
2
Providing minimal environmental stimulation
3
Holding and cuddling the child for short periods
4
Imitating and participating in the child's activities
imitating and participating in the child's activities
The nurse can identify the most commonly demonstrated comorbid disorders associated with generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD) by assessing the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
1
Obesity
2
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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING;
PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
||NEWEST UPDATE 2026/2027
ALREADY GRADED A+
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic therapy. What signs and
symptoms of this syndrome should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
1 Jaundice
2 Diaphoresis
3 Hyperrigidity
4 Hyperthermia
5 Photosensitivity
Diaphoresis
Hyperridgidity
Hyperthermia
A client is admitted with a conversion disorder. What is the primary nursing intervention?
1 Talking about the physical problems
2 Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
3 Explaining how stress caused the physical symptoms
Page 1 of 61 SUCCESS!!!
,4 Focusing on the client's concerns regarding the symptoms
Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
A client on a psychiatric unit who has been hearing voices is receiving a neuroleptic medication for the
first time. The client takes the cup of water and the pill and stares at them. What is the most therapeutic
statement the nurse can make?
1
"You have to take your medicine."
2
"This is the medication that your doctor ordered."
3
"This will help you not to hear the voices. It will only work if you take it."
4
"There must be a reason that you don't want to take your medicine."
This will help you nor hear the voices. It will only work if you take it.
A client in the early dementia stage of Alzheimer disease is admitted to a long-term care facility. Which
activities must the nurse initiate? Select all that apply.
Weighing the client once a week
2
Having specialized rehabilitation equipment available
3
Keeping the client in pajamas and robe most of the day
4
Establishing a schedule with periods of rest after activities
5
Page 2 of 61 SUCCESS!!!
,Reviewing the client's weekly budget and use of community resources
6
Setting up a plan for weekly entertainment through a senior citizens group
Weighing the client once a week
Having specialized rehabilitation equipment available
Establishing a schedule with periods of rest after activities
A 19-year-old adolescent is admitted to the emergency department with multiple fractures and potential
internal injuries. The client's history reveals multiple drug abuse for the past 8 months. When caring for
this client, the nurse determines that the most serious life-threatening responses usually result from
withdrawal from:
1 Heroin
2 Methadone
3 Barbiturates
4 Amphetamine
barbiturates
When talking with a client who has alcoholism, the nurse notes that the client becomes irritable, makes
excuses, and blames family and friends for the drinking problem. Which defense mechanisms does the
nurse conclude that the client is using? Select all that apply.
1
Projection
2
Suppression
3
Page 3 of 61 SUCCESS!!!
, Sublimation
4
Identification
5
Rationalization
Projection
Rationalization
A nurse is caring for a child with autism. Which intervention is most appropriate in an attempt to promote
socialization for this child?
1
Encouraging participation in group activities
2
Providing minimal environmental stimulation
3
Holding and cuddling the child for short periods
4
Imitating and participating in the child's activities
imitating and participating in the child's activities
The nurse can identify the most commonly demonstrated comorbid disorders associated with generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD) by assessing the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
1
Obesity
2
Page 4 of 61 SUCCESS!!!
