NUR 1212 Exam 2 Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2026
Updated.
The nurse is sitting with the family of a patient who has just received the diagnosis of dementia .
T h e famil y as ks for information on w h at treatment w ill be needed to cure t he
condition . H o w does t he nurse respond ?
a. " H ormone therap y w ill re verse t he condition ."
b. "Vitamin C and zinc will reverse the condition."
c. " Th ere is no treatment t hat re verses dementia."
d. "Dementia can be reversed with diet, exercise, and medications." - Answer C
An older adult takes digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide daily. The patient also takes lorazepam
(Ativan) as needed for anxiety. Over the past 2 days, this adult developed confusion, slurred
speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findin gs are most
characteristic of:
a. delirium
b. dementia
c. amnestic s yndrome
d. Alzheimer's disease - Answer A
Which part of the brain most directly associated with the regulation of emotion?
a. Limbic system
b. Cerebellum
c. Brainstem
d. Prefrontal Cortex - Answer A
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease wanders at night. Which action should the
nurse recommend for a famil y to use in t he h ome to en hance safet y?
a. Place throw rugs on tile or wooden floors
b . Place loc ks at t he tops of doors
c. Encourage daytime napping
d. Obtain a bed with side rails - Answer B
Which referral is most appropriate for a woman who is severely beaten by her husband, has no
relativ es or friends in t he communit y, is afraid to return home , and has limited
,financial resources?
a. Support group
b. Law enforcement
c. Women's shelter
d. Vocational counseling - Answer C
While providing health teaching for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, a nurse should
emp hasi ze information about :
a. self-monitoring of daily food and fluid intake.
b. establishing the desired daily weight gain.
c. recognizing symptoms of hypokalemia.
d. self-esteem maintenance - Answer C
O n t he dementia unit t he des k p hone rin gs , a patient w it h Al zh eimer is nearb y, pic ks up
her cup, holds it to her ear and says "hello". Which term applies to the patient's behavior?
a. Aphasia
b . Perseveration
c. Sundown syndrome
d. Agnosia - Answer D
Consider these comments made to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed wit h an
antisocial personality disorder: You're a better nurse than the day shift nurse said you were ;
Another nurse said you don't do your job right; You think you're perfect, but I've seen you make
t hree mista k es . Collectiv el y, t hese interactions can be assessed as :
a. seductiv e .
b. detached.
c. manipulativ e .
d. guilt producing - Answer C
The nurse is preparing to administer Gentamycin 500 mg IV in a 50 mL bag of Normal Saline to
infuse over 6 0 minutes. The drop factor is 1 0 drops/mL. How many mL/hour will be
administered ? - A ns wer 5 0
A nurse is teaching a class on suicide prevention and recognition. Which of the following is as
an covert sign that might indicate suicidal ideations?
,a. "It's okay now. Everything will be fine."
b. "Everyone would be better off if I was dead."
c. "Living is just useless."
d. "Life isn't worth living anymore." - Answer A
A patient performs ritualistic hand washing. What should the nurse do to help the patient
develop more effective coping strategies?
a. Allow the patient to set a hand-washing schedule.
b. Encourage the patient to participate in social activities.
c. Encourage the patient to discuss hand-washing routines.
d. Focus on the patient's symptoms rather than on the patient. - Answer B
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder ,
manic phase. Which nursing diagnoses address priority needs for the patient? (Select
all that appl y. )
a. Risk for caregiver strain
b. Impaired verbal communication
c. Risk for injury
d. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements
e. Ineffective coping
f. Sleep deprivation - Answer C,D,F
Which medication is likely to be used in the treatment of patients with eating disorders?
a. SSRI such as Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. antipsychotic such as risperidone (Risperdal)
c . an x iol ytic suc h as alpra zolam ( X ana x)
d . anticon v ulsant suc h as carbama zepine ( T e g retol - A ns wer A
Disturbed body image is the nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with an eating
disorder. Which outcome indicator is most appropriate to monitor?
a. Weight, muscle, and fat are congruent with height, frame, age, and sex.
b . Calorie inta ke is w it hin t he re quired parameters of t he treatment plan .
c. Weight reaches the established normal range for the patient.
d. The patient expresses satisfaction with body appearance. - Answer D
, A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and famil y
should include a directiv e to :
a. avoid exposure to bright sunlight.
b. be alert to for suicidal thoughts.
c . restrict sodium inta ke to 1 g dail y.
d. maintain a tyramine-free diet - Answer B
A newly admitted client is experiencing drug withdrawal. He awakens agitated and is
yelling at the staff to leave him alone. Which of the following would be an appropriate
question to pose to a family member as part of the mental health assessment?
a. Is this a routine behavior for your dad?
b. How long has your dad been like this?
c. How do you manage him at home?
d. Does your dad respond to sedatives - Answer A
As a nurse prepares to administer a medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline
personality disorder, the patient says, Just leave it on the table. Ill take it when I finish
combing my hair. What is the nurses best response?
a. Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as
requested.
b. Respond to the patient, I'm worried that you might not take it. I will come back later.
c. Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now."
d. Ask the patient, Why don't you want to take your medication now? - Answer C
A client who is delusional says to a nurse, "The Secret Service is spying on me. They are
planning to kill me." The nurse's best response is:
a. "There are no Secret Service men here. You are just imagining things."
b . "No one w ants to k ill y ou . Y ou are fine . We are all here to help y ou ."
c. "Why do you think the Secret Service would want to kill you?"
d. I don't know about the Secret Service. Do you feel afraid that people are trying to hurt you?"
- Answer D
Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often re veals :
a. prominent parotid glands.
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2026
Updated.
The nurse is sitting with the family of a patient who has just received the diagnosis of dementia .
T h e famil y as ks for information on w h at treatment w ill be needed to cure t he
condition . H o w does t he nurse respond ?
a. " H ormone therap y w ill re verse t he condition ."
b. "Vitamin C and zinc will reverse the condition."
c. " Th ere is no treatment t hat re verses dementia."
d. "Dementia can be reversed with diet, exercise, and medications." - Answer C
An older adult takes digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide daily. The patient also takes lorazepam
(Ativan) as needed for anxiety. Over the past 2 days, this adult developed confusion, slurred
speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findin gs are most
characteristic of:
a. delirium
b. dementia
c. amnestic s yndrome
d. Alzheimer's disease - Answer A
Which part of the brain most directly associated with the regulation of emotion?
a. Limbic system
b. Cerebellum
c. Brainstem
d. Prefrontal Cortex - Answer A
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease wanders at night. Which action should the
nurse recommend for a famil y to use in t he h ome to en hance safet y?
a. Place throw rugs on tile or wooden floors
b . Place loc ks at t he tops of doors
c. Encourage daytime napping
d. Obtain a bed with side rails - Answer B
Which referral is most appropriate for a woman who is severely beaten by her husband, has no
relativ es or friends in t he communit y, is afraid to return home , and has limited
,financial resources?
a. Support group
b. Law enforcement
c. Women's shelter
d. Vocational counseling - Answer C
While providing health teaching for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, a nurse should
emp hasi ze information about :
a. self-monitoring of daily food and fluid intake.
b. establishing the desired daily weight gain.
c. recognizing symptoms of hypokalemia.
d. self-esteem maintenance - Answer C
O n t he dementia unit t he des k p hone rin gs , a patient w it h Al zh eimer is nearb y, pic ks up
her cup, holds it to her ear and says "hello". Which term applies to the patient's behavior?
a. Aphasia
b . Perseveration
c. Sundown syndrome
d. Agnosia - Answer D
Consider these comments made to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed wit h an
antisocial personality disorder: You're a better nurse than the day shift nurse said you were ;
Another nurse said you don't do your job right; You think you're perfect, but I've seen you make
t hree mista k es . Collectiv el y, t hese interactions can be assessed as :
a. seductiv e .
b. detached.
c. manipulativ e .
d. guilt producing - Answer C
The nurse is preparing to administer Gentamycin 500 mg IV in a 50 mL bag of Normal Saline to
infuse over 6 0 minutes. The drop factor is 1 0 drops/mL. How many mL/hour will be
administered ? - A ns wer 5 0
A nurse is teaching a class on suicide prevention and recognition. Which of the following is as
an covert sign that might indicate suicidal ideations?
,a. "It's okay now. Everything will be fine."
b. "Everyone would be better off if I was dead."
c. "Living is just useless."
d. "Life isn't worth living anymore." - Answer A
A patient performs ritualistic hand washing. What should the nurse do to help the patient
develop more effective coping strategies?
a. Allow the patient to set a hand-washing schedule.
b. Encourage the patient to participate in social activities.
c. Encourage the patient to discuss hand-washing routines.
d. Focus on the patient's symptoms rather than on the patient. - Answer B
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder ,
manic phase. Which nursing diagnoses address priority needs for the patient? (Select
all that appl y. )
a. Risk for caregiver strain
b. Impaired verbal communication
c. Risk for injury
d. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements
e. Ineffective coping
f. Sleep deprivation - Answer C,D,F
Which medication is likely to be used in the treatment of patients with eating disorders?
a. SSRI such as Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. antipsychotic such as risperidone (Risperdal)
c . an x iol ytic suc h as alpra zolam ( X ana x)
d . anticon v ulsant suc h as carbama zepine ( T e g retol - A ns wer A
Disturbed body image is the nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with an eating
disorder. Which outcome indicator is most appropriate to monitor?
a. Weight, muscle, and fat are congruent with height, frame, age, and sex.
b . Calorie inta ke is w it hin t he re quired parameters of t he treatment plan .
c. Weight reaches the established normal range for the patient.
d. The patient expresses satisfaction with body appearance. - Answer D
, A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and famil y
should include a directiv e to :
a. avoid exposure to bright sunlight.
b. be alert to for suicidal thoughts.
c . restrict sodium inta ke to 1 g dail y.
d. maintain a tyramine-free diet - Answer B
A newly admitted client is experiencing drug withdrawal. He awakens agitated and is
yelling at the staff to leave him alone. Which of the following would be an appropriate
question to pose to a family member as part of the mental health assessment?
a. Is this a routine behavior for your dad?
b. How long has your dad been like this?
c. How do you manage him at home?
d. Does your dad respond to sedatives - Answer A
As a nurse prepares to administer a medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline
personality disorder, the patient says, Just leave it on the table. Ill take it when I finish
combing my hair. What is the nurses best response?
a. Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as
requested.
b. Respond to the patient, I'm worried that you might not take it. I will come back later.
c. Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now."
d. Ask the patient, Why don't you want to take your medication now? - Answer C
A client who is delusional says to a nurse, "The Secret Service is spying on me. They are
planning to kill me." The nurse's best response is:
a. "There are no Secret Service men here. You are just imagining things."
b . "No one w ants to k ill y ou . Y ou are fine . We are all here to help y ou ."
c. "Why do you think the Secret Service would want to kill you?"
d. I don't know about the Secret Service. Do you feel afraid that people are trying to hurt you?"
- Answer D
Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often re veals :
a. prominent parotid glands.
