SAUNDERS MENTAL HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE
TEST PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of being
dependent on drugs. Which question should be appropriate for the
nurse to ask when collecting data from the client regarding drug
abuse?
1.
"Why did you get started on these drugs?"
2.
"How much do you use and what effect does it have on you?"
3.
"How long did you think you could take these drugs without
someone finding out?"
4.
The nurse does not ask any questions because of fear that the client
is in denial and will throw the nurse out of the room. Answer: 2
,◉ A client who has been drinking alcohol on a regular basis admits
to having "a problem" and is asking for assistance with the problem.
The nurse should encourage the client to attend which community
group?
1.
Al-Anon
2.
Fresh Start
3.
Families Anonymous
4.
Alcoholics Anonymous Answer: 4
◉ A client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, who is in a state of
starvation, is in a two-bed hospital room. A newly admitted client
will be assigned to this client's room. Which client should be an
appropriate choice as this client's roommate?
,1.
A client with pneumonia
2.
A client receiving diagnostic tests
3.
A client who thrives on managing others
4.
A client who could benefit from the client's assistance at mealtimes
Answer: 2
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client at risk for alcohol
withdrawal. The client's spouse asks the nurse, "When will the first
signs of withdrawal appear?" The nurse should give which reply?
1.
"In 7 days"
2.
"In 14 days"
, 3.
"In 21 days"
4.
"Within a few hours"4 Answer: 4
◉ The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is
benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group when the nurse hears
the wife make which statement?
1.
"I no longer feel that I deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on
me."
2.
"My attendance at the meetings has helped me to see that I provoke
my husband's violence."
3.
"I enjoy attending the meetings because they get me out of the house
and away from my husband."
TEST PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of being
dependent on drugs. Which question should be appropriate for the
nurse to ask when collecting data from the client regarding drug
abuse?
1.
"Why did you get started on these drugs?"
2.
"How much do you use and what effect does it have on you?"
3.
"How long did you think you could take these drugs without
someone finding out?"
4.
The nurse does not ask any questions because of fear that the client
is in denial and will throw the nurse out of the room. Answer: 2
,◉ A client who has been drinking alcohol on a regular basis admits
to having "a problem" and is asking for assistance with the problem.
The nurse should encourage the client to attend which community
group?
1.
Al-Anon
2.
Fresh Start
3.
Families Anonymous
4.
Alcoholics Anonymous Answer: 4
◉ A client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, who is in a state of
starvation, is in a two-bed hospital room. A newly admitted client
will be assigned to this client's room. Which client should be an
appropriate choice as this client's roommate?
,1.
A client with pneumonia
2.
A client receiving diagnostic tests
3.
A client who thrives on managing others
4.
A client who could benefit from the client's assistance at mealtimes
Answer: 2
◉ The nurse is assigned to care for a client at risk for alcohol
withdrawal. The client's spouse asks the nurse, "When will the first
signs of withdrawal appear?" The nurse should give which reply?
1.
"In 7 days"
2.
"In 14 days"
, 3.
"In 21 days"
4.
"Within a few hours"4 Answer: 4
◉ The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is
benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group when the nurse hears
the wife make which statement?
1.
"I no longer feel that I deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on
me."
2.
"My attendance at the meetings has helped me to see that I provoke
my husband's violence."
3.
"I enjoy attending the meetings because they get me out of the house
and away from my husband."
