NUR208 / NUR 208 | 2026/2027
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2026/2027)
Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct - Fortis 2026/2027
Fortis College of Nursing
Mental Health Nursing Course Assessment
A+ Verified Edition: 2026/2027 Passing Score: 75%
Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Official Exam Format
COVER PAGE - 1
, SECTIONS COVERED
Section 1: Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Section 2: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, and Stress-Related Conditions
Section 3: Mood Disorders: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Section 4: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychopharmacology
Section 5: Crisis Intervention, Suicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders
EXAM INFORMATION
Course: NUR208 / NUR 208 Mental Health Nursing
Assessment: Exam 2 | Latest Update 2026/2027
Format: Multiple Choice (A-D) | 1 mark per question
Total Marks: 50 | Passing Score: 75%
Level: Undergraduate Nursing - Application / Analysis
Institution: Fortis
Instructions: Select the single best answer for each question. Mark answers clearly.
Section 1: Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Q1. A 28-year-old client admitted for major depressive disorder sits silently with arms crossed during the initial assessment.
Q1 The nurse says, "You seem quiet today." The client responds, "I just don't feel like talking." Which therapeutic communication
technique should the nurse use next to encourage further interaction?
A. "Why don't you feel like talking right now?"
B. "I will sit with you quietly for a few minutes."
C. "You need to talk so we can help you feel better."
D. "Tell me about what happened that made you feel this way."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting quietly with the client conveys acceptance and presence without pressure, which is therapeutic when a client is
withdrawn. Asking "why" can feel interrogative, directing the client to talk is nontherapeutic, and probing for history too early may increase
resistance.
Q2. During a one-to-one session, a client with borderline personality disorder states, "You are the only nurse who understands
Q2 me. The others are all against me." The nurse recognizes this as splitting. Which response best maintains therapeutic
boundaries?
A. "I appreciate that, but the entire team is here to support you equally."
B. "You should not say negative things about the other nurses."
C. "I'm glad you feel that way; let's keep working together closely."
D. "Perhaps you should request a different primary nurse if you prefer."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feeling while reinforcing the team approach prevents collusion and maintains professional
boundaries. Agreeing with the idealization or criticizing staff would reinforce splitting.
Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 Mental Health Nursing 2026/2027 Page 2
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2026/2027)
Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct - Fortis 2026/2027
Fortis College of Nursing
Mental Health Nursing Course Assessment
A+ Verified Edition: 2026/2027 Passing Score: 75%
Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Official Exam Format
COVER PAGE - 1
, SECTIONS COVERED
Section 1: Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Section 2: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, and Stress-Related Conditions
Section 3: Mood Disorders: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Section 4: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychopharmacology
Section 5: Crisis Intervention, Suicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders
EXAM INFORMATION
Course: NUR208 / NUR 208 Mental Health Nursing
Assessment: Exam 2 | Latest Update 2026/2027
Format: Multiple Choice (A-D) | 1 mark per question
Total Marks: 50 | Passing Score: 75%
Level: Undergraduate Nursing - Application / Analysis
Institution: Fortis
Instructions: Select the single best answer for each question. Mark answers clearly.
Section 1: Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Q1. A 28-year-old client admitted for major depressive disorder sits silently with arms crossed during the initial assessment.
Q1 The nurse says, "You seem quiet today." The client responds, "I just don't feel like talking." Which therapeutic communication
technique should the nurse use next to encourage further interaction?
A. "Why don't you feel like talking right now?"
B. "I will sit with you quietly for a few minutes."
C. "You need to talk so we can help you feel better."
D. "Tell me about what happened that made you feel this way."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting quietly with the client conveys acceptance and presence without pressure, which is therapeutic when a client is
withdrawn. Asking "why" can feel interrogative, directing the client to talk is nontherapeutic, and probing for history too early may increase
resistance.
Q2. During a one-to-one session, a client with borderline personality disorder states, "You are the only nurse who understands
Q2 me. The others are all against me." The nurse recognizes this as splitting. Which response best maintains therapeutic
boundaries?
A. "I appreciate that, but the entire team is here to support you equally."
B. "You should not say negative things about the other nurses."
C. "I'm glad you feel that way; let's keep working together closely."
D. "Perhaps you should request a different primary nurse if you prefer."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feeling while reinforcing the team approach prevents collusion and maintains professional
boundaries. Agreeing with the idealization or criticizing staff would reinforce splitting.
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