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MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM A & B 2026
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
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MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who
has anorexia nervosa.
Nurses' Notes
Visit 1:
Client reports taking laxatives daily and inducing vomiting 3 or 4 days per
week. Client states, "I have always been a nervous person, even as a kid. I feel
like I need to be perfect, or everyone will think I'm a complete failure. I can't
believe I let myself gain this much weight – I look awful." BMI 16.8.
Visit 2:
Client reports no longer taking laxatives. Client also reports inducing vomiting
most days and new onset of hematemesis...
Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicate
the client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect information, click on the
information again.
QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
Temperature
Laxative use
BMI
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QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
BMI
A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who recently
experienced a traumatic event.
Vital Signs
0730:
Temperature 36.6° C (97.8° F)
Heart rate 74/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg
1400:
Temperature 36.9° C (98.4° F)
Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 114/78 mm Hg
The nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
"A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm."
"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience
feelings of anxiety."
"It is uncommon for people who survived a traumatic event to experience
spiritual distress."
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"You will have minimal problems performing your daily self-care tasks."
"A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm."
"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of
anxiety."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
psychosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential psychiatric emergency?
The client reports command hallucinations.
The client is exhibiting echolalia.
The client reports loss of motivation.
The client is exhibiting blunted affect.
The client reports command hallucinations.
A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder.
Vital Signs
Day 1, admission at 2000:
Blood pressure 158/98 mm Hg
Heart rate 104/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Temperature 37.4° C (99.4° F)
SpO2 98%
Day 2, 1000:
Blood pressure 158/98 mm Hg
Heart rate 134/min
Respiratory rate 24/min
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM A & B 2026
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
Download now
Champlain Nursing School
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
Exam
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
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MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who
has anorexia nervosa.
Nurses' Notes
Visit 1:
Client reports taking laxatives daily and inducing vomiting 3 or 4 days per
week. Client states, "I have always been a nervous person, even as a kid. I feel
like I need to be perfect, or everyone will think I'm a complete failure. I can't
believe I let myself gain this much weight – I look awful." BMI 16.8.
Visit 2:
Client reports no longer taking laxatives. Client also reports inducing vomiting
most days and new onset of hematemesis...
Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicate
the client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect information, click on the
information again.
QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
Temperature
Laxative use
BMI
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QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
BMI
A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who recently
experienced a traumatic event.
Vital Signs
0730:
Temperature 36.6° C (97.8° F)
Heart rate 74/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg
1400:
Temperature 36.9° C (98.4° F)
Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 114/78 mm Hg
The nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
"A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm."
"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience
feelings of anxiety."
"It is uncommon for people who survived a traumatic event to experience
spiritual distress."
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"You will have minimal problems performing your daily self-care tasks."
"A support group might be helpful to you during this time."
"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm."
"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of
anxiety."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
psychosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
indicates a potential psychiatric emergency?
The client reports command hallucinations.
The client is exhibiting echolalia.
The client reports loss of motivation.
The client is exhibiting blunted affect.
The client reports command hallucinations.
A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder.
Vital Signs
Day 1, admission at 2000:
Blood pressure 158/98 mm Hg
Heart rate 104/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Temperature 37.4° C (99.4° F)
SpO2 98%
Day 2, 1000:
Blood pressure 158/98 mm Hg
Heart rate 134/min
Respiratory rate 24/min
