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NU 209: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
FINAL EXAMINATION 2026-2027
LATEST VERSION - ALREADY ANSWERED
(A GRADED)
1. A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. Which nursing intervention has the highest
priority?
a. Offering for the patient to participate in recreational activities
b. providing a safe environment
c. ensuring proper nutrition
Correct Answer: b. providing a safe environment
2. What are the risk factors associated with being homeless?
a. Lack of skills
b. Mental illness
c. Substance abuse
d. Unemployment
e. All of the above
Correct Answer: e. all the above
3. True or False: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom
Correct Answer: True
4. True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders.
Correct Answer: False
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,5. What is agnosia?
A) failure to recognize or identify objects
B) inability to move
C) lack of pleasure
D) can recognize or identity objects
Correct Answer: a. failure to recognize or identify objects
6. A 25-year old client experiencing alcohol withdrawal is upset about going through
detoxification. Which of the following goals is a priority?
A. The client will commit to a drug-free lifestyle
B. The client will work with the nurse to remain safe
C. The client will drink plenty of fluids daily
D. The client will make a personal inventory of strength
Correct Answer: b. the client will work with the nurse to remain safe
7. What is the expected behavior of a school-aged child (6-12) after a family loss?
a. Showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
b. Picking up on what the emotions of others around them are
c. Understanding the abstract concept of death
d. Stating to the family that they hope the lost love one is happy in heaven and they will see
them one day.
Correct Answer: a. showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
8. What is not an example of a dysfunctional family dynamic?
a. The family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be hard
b. The family has one member that is trying to steal from the household for drugs
c. The family enables one member to drink constantly and do nothing during the day
d. The family was divorced but now has two x-mas celebrations with the children and each
parent
Correct Answer: a. the family has one member going to law school and they are worried it
will be hard
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, 9. What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in children from 3-17,
particularly in boys?
a. Operational Defiant Disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
d. Autism spectrum disorder
Correct Answer: c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
10. An older adult client is brought to the ED after ingesting an unknown substance. The
client, who appears to have dementia, tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities,
depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury
Correct Answer: d. mercury
11. The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the
patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, "It's been so difficult taking
care of our son. We need a break. But he needs constant supervision." Which of the
following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Partial hospitalization
B) Acute inpatient care
C) Respite residential care
Correct Answer: c. respite residential care
12. A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of
students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals
B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness
C) A single organization is responsible for care delivery
D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states
Correct Answer: d. integrated system spanning illness to wellness states
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NU 209: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
FINAL EXAMINATION 2026-2027
LATEST VERSION - ALREADY ANSWERED
(A GRADED)
1. A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. Which nursing intervention has the highest
priority?
a. Offering for the patient to participate in recreational activities
b. providing a safe environment
c. ensuring proper nutrition
Correct Answer: b. providing a safe environment
2. What are the risk factors associated with being homeless?
a. Lack of skills
b. Mental illness
c. Substance abuse
d. Unemployment
e. All of the above
Correct Answer: e. all the above
3. True or False: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom
Correct Answer: True
4. True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders.
Correct Answer: False
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,5. What is agnosia?
A) failure to recognize or identify objects
B) inability to move
C) lack of pleasure
D) can recognize or identity objects
Correct Answer: a. failure to recognize or identify objects
6. A 25-year old client experiencing alcohol withdrawal is upset about going through
detoxification. Which of the following goals is a priority?
A. The client will commit to a drug-free lifestyle
B. The client will work with the nurse to remain safe
C. The client will drink plenty of fluids daily
D. The client will make a personal inventory of strength
Correct Answer: b. the client will work with the nurse to remain safe
7. What is the expected behavior of a school-aged child (6-12) after a family loss?
a. Showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
b. Picking up on what the emotions of others around them are
c. Understanding the abstract concept of death
d. Stating to the family that they hope the lost love one is happy in heaven and they will see
them one day.
Correct Answer: a. showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
8. What is not an example of a dysfunctional family dynamic?
a. The family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be hard
b. The family has one member that is trying to steal from the household for drugs
c. The family enables one member to drink constantly and do nothing during the day
d. The family was divorced but now has two x-mas celebrations with the children and each
parent
Correct Answer: a. the family has one member going to law school and they are worried it
will be hard
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, 9. What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in children from 3-17,
particularly in boys?
a. Operational Defiant Disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
d. Autism spectrum disorder
Correct Answer: c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
10. An older adult client is brought to the ED after ingesting an unknown substance. The
client, who appears to have dementia, tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities,
depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury
Correct Answer: d. mercury
11. The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the
patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, "It's been so difficult taking
care of our son. We need a break. But he needs constant supervision." Which of the
following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Partial hospitalization
B) Acute inpatient care
C) Respite residential care
Correct Answer: c. respite residential care
12. A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of
students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals
B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness
C) A single organization is responsible for care delivery
D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states
Correct Answer: d. integrated system spanning illness to wellness states
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