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NSG 3160 Exam 2
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2026-2027 | Latest
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232 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 232 verified exam questions with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on mental health assessment and related topics. It serves as a
comprehensive resource for nursing students and professionals seeking to deepen their
understanding of mental health concepts. This material is ideal for study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring users are well-equipped for success in their
examinations.
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 232
Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 232
A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 232
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 232
Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
B.) Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 232
One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 232
Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.) False
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) True
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 232
A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions to follow and note
correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.) False
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A.) True
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 232
To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) 4 words
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 232
To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words test, ask for a recall
at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
B.) 5 and 10 minutes
C.) 15 and 60 minutes
D.) 1 and 2 hours
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 232
Which of the following is not one of the 4 most common anxiety disorders?
A.) Panic disorder
B.) Posttraumatic stress disorder
C.) Social anxiety disorder
D.) Depression
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 3160 Exam 2
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Verified Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
232 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 232 verified exam questions with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on mental health assessment and related topics. It serves as a
comprehensive resource for nursing students and professionals seeking to deepen their
understanding of mental health concepts. This material is ideal for study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring users are well-equipped for success in their
examinations.
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 232
Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 232
A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 232
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 232
Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
B.) Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 232
One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 232
Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.) False
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) True
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 232
A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions to follow and note
correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.) False
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A.) True
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 232
To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) 4 words
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 232
To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words test, ask for a recall
at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
B.) 5 and 10 minutes
C.) 15 and 60 minutes
D.) 1 and 2 hours
CORRECT ANSWER
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 232
Which of the following is not one of the 4 most common anxiety disorders?
A.) Panic disorder
B.) Posttraumatic stress disorder
C.) Social anxiety disorder
D.) Depression
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